Video Creative Lead

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.

About the Role

We're looking for a Video Lead who can redefine how a modern technology company creates video. You'll own video strategy, production, and execution while leading a small team that delivers everything from product explainers and customer stories to executive thought leadership and social content.

Success in this role is about creating engaging, high-impact content quickly and efficiently for technical audiences.

What You'll Do

• Lead our video strategy and oversee end-to-end production.

• Manage an internal team of a video editor and motion graphics animator, with external vendors for scale as needed.

• Produce scalable video content ranging from polished launches to fast-turn social (LinkedIn, X, YouTube) and remote recordings.

• Serve as producer, creative lead, and hands-on editor when needed.

• Develop repeatable production workflows that improve speed, quality, and efficiency.

• Review and provide feedback on all videos to ensure they meet Elastic’s standards for quality, accuracy, and brand consistency.

• Partner with stakeholders to tell compelling stories that simplify complex technology.

• Explore new formats and AI-powered tools to modernize our video program.

Department: Brand and Creative