Nicklaus Schultz
Video Creator
Columbus,OH
Summary
Accomplished video creator with a successful background at RUDIS and extensive freelance experience specializing in cinematography, editing, directing, and producing. I craft captivating narratives that engage audiences, collaborating with corporate brands, action sports entities, artists, and Olympic-medaled athletes to enhance brand storytelling effectiveness. I am committed to pushing creative boundaries within the athletic and sports media industry, creating compelling narratives along the way.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cinematographer / Lead Video Editor
RUDIS
Columbus, OH
09.2023 - Current
- Direct camera operations and lead video edits with a team of professionals.
- Script video concepts, and present creative briefs to spearhead innovative content ideas.
- Interview Olympic athletes to highlight their stories and increase brand awareness.
- Explore and integrate modern trends within video tech industries, artificial intelligence frameworks, and data management solutions.
Creative Director / Video Producer
Nick Schultz Media (Freelance)
12.2017 - Current
- Self-produced over 20 video projects, with 50+ deliverables dispatched to clients in 2021.
- Created a team of contractors to oversee all client requests, working creatively in a leadership role to maintain consistent project workflow, bringing in over $100,000 of combined revenue for artists and businesses.
- Curate networking events and campaigns to raise funds for local and national non-profits, raising over $15,000 for three grassroots organizations.
- Execute the roles of both videographer and editor to maintain top-notch deliverables.
Director of Media Production
Mark Williams Auto Group
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Generated video, design, web, blog, and radio content to enhance three Ford dealerships' online presence by 40%.
- Crafted multimedia content during a cross-country journey to promote the new Ford Bronco release, enhancing brand visibility via Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
- Organized a weekly production schedule to consistently engage each dealership's audience, creating at least two new videos and designs a week to develop organic dealership loyalty.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Electronic Media and Broadcasting, Journalism Minor
NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
01.2017
Skills
- Video Direction
- Video Editing (DaVinci Resolve, Premiere)
- Script Writing
- Color Correction
- Motion Graphics (After Effects)
- 3D Modeling (Blender)
- Videography / Cinematography
- Gimbal Operating
- Advanced Studio Lighting
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Product Advertising
- Brand Building
- Pitching Concepts
- Data Management
Affiliations
- Certified Lead Climber
- Trail Runner / Section Hiker
- Advanced Snowboarder
- Podcast Guest
- Guest Lecturer for the Northern Kentucky University study abroad classes to Guatemala
- Guest Lecturer at the Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music
Additional Work
Videographer / Gimbal Operator - Street League Skateboarding
Video Producer - Sweet Water Brewing Company
Lead Editor - AT&T
2nd Assistant Camera - NBC Sports
Production Assistant - Hard Rock Cafe
Accomplishments
- Official Selection * - Phoenix Film Festival (2025)
- Official Selection * - International Sports Film Festival of India (2025)
- Best Music Video - Queen City Film Festival (2023)
- Best Experimental Short -Bharatha Desam International (2023)
- Best Editing, Feature Film - World Independent Cinema Awards (2021)
- Shockingly Artistic, Hip and Cool Award - Colorado International Film Festival (2020)
- Most Memorable Public Access Moment - Blue Chip Awards
References
References available upon request.
Quote
Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.
Benjamin Franklin
Timeline
Cinematographer / Lead Video Editor
RUDIS
09.2023 - Current
Director of Media Production
Mark Williams Auto Group
01.2020 - 01.2021
Creative Director / Video Producer
Nick Schultz Media (Freelance)
12.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Electronic Media and Broadcasting, Journalism Minor
NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
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