Hi, I'm Dave Friz, a creative and strategic multimedia leader with over 15 years of experience crafting impactful video, animation, and photography content. I specialize in managing full-cycle productions—from brainstorming concepts and scripting to on-set direction and final post-production. My passion lies in partnering with diverse teams to create compelling visual stories that resonate across broadcast, digital, and internal platforms. Throughout my career, I've had the pleasure of leading high-profile multimedia campaigns, working with celebrity talent, and collaborating closely with clients to achieve brand consistency and audience engagement. I'm always eager to blend trend-forward thinking with solid production techniques to elevate every project I touch.

Dave Friz

Hi, I'm Dave Friz, a creative and strategic multimedia leader with over 15 years of experience crafting impactful video, animation, and photography content. I specialize in managing full-cycle productions—from brainstorming concepts and scripting to on-set direction and final post-production. My passion lies in partnering with diverse teams to create compelling visual stories that resonate across broadcast, digital, and internal platforms. Throughout my career, I've had the pleasure of leading high-profile multimedia campaigns, working with celebrity talent, and collaborating closely with clients to achieve brand consistency and audience engagement. I'm always eager to blend trend-forward thinking with solid production techniques to elevate every project I touch.

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Hi, I’m Dave Friz, a creative and strategic multimedia leader with over 15 years of experience crafting impactful video, animation, and photography content. I specialize in managing full-cycle productions—from brainstorming concepts and scripting to on-set direction and final post-production. My passion lies in partnering with diverse teams to create compelling visual stories that resonate across broadcast, digital, and internal platforms.

Throughout my career, I’ve had the pleasure of leading high-profile multimedia campaigns, working with celebrity talent, and collaborating closely with clients to achieve brand consistency and audience engagement. I’m always eager to blend trend-forward thinking with solid production techniques to elevate every project I touch.

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Work Experience

Multimedia Director at Taco Truck Creative
July 31, 2025 - July 25, 2025
Led end-to-end multimedia campaigns for Callaway Golf, supporting its status as the #1 global golf brand. Managed concept development, scripting, filming, directing, and post-production of over 20 high-impact video campaigns annually. Produced content for TV, web, social media, and internal launches, achieving over 10 million views yearly and exceeding benchmarks. Collaborated with client and agency teams to define project scopes, manage budgets and estimates, and secure top-tier vendors to maximize ROI and public impact. Directed high-profile shoots with celebrity talent and managed post-production teams including editors, motion graphics, and sound design, ensuring consistent, high-quality deliverables. Maintained brand visual identity across all channels while integrating trend-forward thinking to raise campaign quality.
Senior Broadcast Editor at Vitro
October 1, 2018 - July 25, 2025
Established an in-house post-production facility, streamlining commercial editing workflows and cutting outsourcing costs for major clients such as Wild Turkey, ASICS, Red Robin, Petco, Adidas Golf, Toyo Tires, Cobra Golf, and Newcastle Brown Ale. Collaborated with executive leadership to develop scalable post-production solutions that increased agency margins and generated significant cost savings without compromising production standards. Managed an in-house multimedia production suite equipped with professional sound recording, videography, and photography equipment, enabling internal content creation and successfully completing 30+ commercial projects.
Editor at Vitro
January 1, 2014 - July 25, 2025
Created and delivered polished content pieces in multiple formats to a diverse client base. Conducted hands-on editing, motion design, and delivery to meet the varied needs of Vitro’s clients. Supported ongoing client projects with creative and technical skills prior to promotion.
Editor/Motion Graphics Artist at Self-Employed
January 1, 2011 - July 25, 2025
Collaborated with producers, directors, and brands to conceptualize, plan, and deliver high-quality video content for varied audiences. Projects involved clients such as Sizzler Franchise, Magnolia Pictures, California State Police, advertising agencies, and independent documentary filmmakers.
Editor/Motion Graphics Artist at Jukebox Sports Network
March 1, 2008 - July 25, 2025
Worked in a startup production company focused on creating localized branded sports networks for bars and restaurants. Collaborated with a small production team to produce college and professional sports highlight packages, as well as condensed versions of classic football and basketball games enhanced with custom graphics.
Production Assistant at HHL Advertising
January 1, 2006 - July 25, 2025
Supported production and post-production efforts for a major furniture advertising company. Assisted as an editor on various projects with time-sensitive on-air delivery requirements and worked on-site for commercial shoots as a production assistant.

Education

Film and Video Production at The Sheffield Institute for The Recording Arts
January 1, 2004 - June 30, 2004
Journalism at University of Maryland, College Park
January 1, 1999 - June 30, 1999

Qualifications

Apple Certified Post Production software
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025
Adobe Certified Post Production software
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025
Cannes Lion Silver
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025
Cannes Lion Bronze
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025
One Show Silver Pencil
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Retail