Amanda Ozment
Verified Expert in Marketing
Marketing Expert
Norwalk, CT, United States
Toptal member since November 20, 2024
Amanda is an Emmy-nominated creative storyteller with over a decade of experience. She has acquired deep expertise in video production, editing, copywriting, and creative direction. Amanda has worked across various industries, developing and launching content for top brands such as ESPN, JBL, and Toptal.
Project Highlights
Expertise
- Case Studies
- Content Writing
- Creative Direction
- Creative Thinking
- Social Media Video Marketing
- Video Editing
- Video Marketing
- Video Production
Work Experience
Video Producer and Editor
Toptal
- Collaborated with the internal marketing team and international stakeholders to plan and execute top-level B2B marketing, social media, podcast, and event content.
- Led, produced, and edited executive guidance and The Talent Economy podcasts featuring C-suite executives, infosec experts, and growth marketing leaders.
- Edited high-end case studies featuring Fortune 500 and startup client partnerships.
- Leveraged AI tools to optimize the production process and editing workflow.
- Planned and executed full-scale photo and video shoots for global B2B and social media marketing initiatives.
Producer, Editor, and Associate Creative Director
Harman
- Directed, pitched, produced, and edited B2C and B2B content for JBL, B&O, Mark Levinson, Harman Kardon, Bowflex, Arcline, and other major brands.
- Implemented design-thinking research and empathy-driven brand strategies to boost engagement.
- Aligned commercial content with identified demographics and developed messaging to resonate with the target audience.
- Recruited Arcline as an external marketing client in the financial sector, directing and producing a successful case-study content initiative to elevate their brand.
- Managed projects and collaborated with team members and clients to direct 360 project lifecycles.
- Developed and implemented a social media strategy for Huemen Design Agency.
Creative Video Director and Producer
Factory Underground Studio
- Established and managed a video marketing division to enhance in-house services available to clients and musicians.
- Directed, produced, and edited the feature-length Bulletproof Wings documentary for streaming.
- Worked with musicians, artists, and businesses to produce cross-platform content to elevate their brands.
- Produced and edited music videos, film trailers, and documentary content packages for TV, digital, mobile, and social media.
PA Preditor
ESPN
- Earned three Emmy Award nominations and a New York Festivals Award recognition.
- Produced highlights, montages, vignettes, and features for all studio shows, including SportsCenter.
- Launched, produced, and edited a cross-platform promotional content initiative for The Herd with Colin Cowherd across the ESPN family of networks and media platforms.
- Conceptualized, produced, and edited ESPN Radio-branded video content and event packages.
- Wrote "Fun Facts" and "Power Rankings" for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN Insider, "Centerpiece" for Outside the Lines, and promotional copy, headlines, and synopses for The Herd on ESPN.com.
Project History
Bulletproof Wings Film Trailer
https://www.bulletproofwings.com/Produced and edited Bulletproof Wings, a feature-length documentary for streaming. I led production and post-production on this project and wrote, produced, and edited all promotional content before the film's launch on Tubi.
Comprised entirely of source footage captured by the band Edisun, Bulletproof Wings follows their harrowing journey to the front lines of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, where they performed for troops as part of a military experiment designed to boost morale in some of the most dangerous places on earth.
Toptal Marketing Launch Video
https://vimeo.com/1030482148/2a65ae9339?share=copyProduced and edited many videos that recapped Toptal's presence at major international events.
Toptal officially launched its marketing vertical at Cannes Lions in 2024. This marked a major new offering for top companies across the marketing world, who now have access to elite creatives and marketing experts on demand.
Huemen Design Sizzle Reel
https://vimeo.com/1030485874/36c33011d8?share=copyLed production and editing on many projects while working at Harman International's Huemen Design Agency, which are reflected in this agency reel that I also produced and edited.
Huemen Design is Harman International’s in-house agency. It works with all its flagship brands, including JBL, Harman Kardon, Bang & Olufsen, Mark Levinson, and AKG. Additionally, it partners with external businesses like Bowflex, Subaru, and Arcline to provide end-to-end creative solutions.
Big Sur AI Case Study
https://vimeo.com/1030488251/9ff23692e1?share=copyLed post-production on multiple case studies illustrating the value of adding Toptal to a company's team, Big Sur AI being one of many examples.
Big Sur is a startup that has partnered with Toptal to bring their vision for an AI-driven eCommerce platform to life. Their platform is dedicated to enhancing customer experiences and empowering retailers of all sizes by democratizing access to AI.
Education
Coursework Toward a Master's Degree in Journalism
Boston University - Boston, MA, USA
Bachelor's Degree in English
Kenyon College - Gambier, OH, USA
Skills
Core
B2C Marketing
Platforms & Tools
Adobe Creative Suite, Google Workspace, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Illustrator
Other
Creative Thinking, Videos, Podcasting, Video Marketing, Social Media Video Marketing, Case Studies, Video Editing, Video Production, Creative Direction, Content Writing, Article Writing, Journalism, Reporting, Research, Critical Thinking, Premiere Pro CC, Podcast Marketing, B2B Marketing, Production, Quantel, TV Production, Adobe After Effects, Podcast Management, Video Animation, Filmmaking, Film & Television, Scripting, English
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