AI Video & Automation Lead

Stonor Search; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Access to latest AI tools

Flexible working hours

Clear career progression

Job summary

Stonor Search is seeking an innovative professional to lead AI video production and marketing automation in Chelmsford. The role merges cutting-edge AI technology with marketing strategies, offering a competitive salary between £50,000–£60,000 plus bonuses.

In this hybrid position, you will design and implement automated customer journeys while evaluating emerging AI tools, ensuring impactful content and commercial success. This role provides direct access to senior leadership and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with AI video/avatar platforms like Synthesia and HeyGen.
• Strong skills in video production and editing.
• Experience implementing automated customer journeys using CRM, email, and SMS.
• Commercial thinking in AI content creation and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of AI video and avatar content for various marketing channels.
• Oversee end-to-end video production while ensuring scalability.
• Design automated customer journeys to boost engagement.
• Implement AI and prompt engineering to enhance workflows.
• Integrate data to deliver personalized marketing communications.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies for commercial outcomes.

Skills

AI video/platform experience

Video production and editing

Automated customer journey design

AI content creation

Job description

We’re partnering with one of Essex’s most ambitious property groups, investing in AI-driven video, automation, and digital customer journeys. This role is at the intersection of cutting‑edge AI video production and smart marketing automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of AI video and avatar content (e.g., Synthesia, HeyGen, D‑ID) for marketing, customer engagement, and internal communications.
• Own end-to-end video production (studio setup, filming, editing) while ensuring content is scalable and commercially impactful.
• Design and implement automated customer journeys using CRM, email, and SMS to enhance engagement and conversions.
• Apply AI and prompt engineering (LLMs such as GPT, Claude) to enhance content creation, workflows, and operational efficiencies.
• Integrate data and platforms to deliver personalized, scalable marketing communications.
• Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging AI technologies that elevate both content and commercial outcomes.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with AI video/avatar platforms used in professional settings (Synthesia, HeyGen, D‑ID).
• Strong video production and editing skills, paired with experience implementing AI into marketing workflows.
• Proven background in designing automated customer journeys (CRM, email, SMS).
• Experience blending AI content creation with commercial thinking and revenue‑focused automation.

What’s in it for you?

• £50,000‑£60,000 + performance‑related bonus
• The opportunity to own and build a cutting‑edge AI and video function
• Access to the latest AI tools and ongoing investment in technology
• A highly visible role with direct access to senior leadership
• Hybrid working with flexibility
• Clear progression within a business that’s genuinely investing in digital innovation