Lead Video Producer & Visual Storyteller

Booster; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Apptronik in Austin, TX is seeking a master visual storyteller—a lead Writer/Producer who translates hardware and robotics into sharp, cinematic narratives, guiding projects from pitch to final delivery.

You will direct on-set talent, oversee production, and collaborate with engineers and executives to ensure premium branding.

The role combines writing, production management, and on-set cinematography with hands-on editing and stills photography to produce compelling campaigns.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience writing, producing, and directing video content.
• Industry background in hard-tech, automotive, or consumer electronics, robotics a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Film, Media Production, Communications, Marketing, or equivalent 4 years of professional experience

Responsibilities

• Writing & Conceptual Development: write, script, storyboard, and pitch high-impact video concepts for product launches and campaigns.
• End-to-End Producing: lead video projects from ideation to delivery, managing schedules and production logistics.
• Cinematography & Directing: direct on-set talent and ensure premium aesthetic in camera work and lighting.
• Editing & Post-Production: hands-on editing for quick-turn assets and collaborating with external finishing partners.
• Brand & Stills Photography: capture product and environment photography to support multi-channel marketing.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: partner with executives, product, and engineering to translate robotics breakthroughs into visuals.

Skills

Scriptwriting

Storyboarding

Creative Direction

Production Management

On-Set Directing

Cinematography

Video Editing

Brand Photography

Post-Production Supervision

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Film/Media Production

10+ years of professional experience in video content

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Final Cut Pro

Job description

Apptronik in Austin, TX is seeking a master visual storyteller—a lead Writer/Producer who translates hardware and robotics into sharp, cinematic narratives, guiding projects from pitch to final delivery.

You will direct on-set talent, oversee production, and collaborate with engineers and executives to ensure premium branding.

The role combines writing, production management, and on-set cinematography with hands-on editing and stills photography to produce compelling campaigns.