Creative Producer
Listed on 2026-07-31
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Creative Arts/Media
Content Writer / Copywriter, Creative Advertising / Marketing, Digital Marketing -
Marketing / Advertising / PR
Content Writer / Copywriter, Creative Advertising / Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing
Job Responsibilities
Welcome to South Carolina. The new headquarters of American innovation. The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) is committed to maintaining the state’s long-term competitiveness while building a modern economy — one that is diverse, supporting businesses at every phase of their lifecycle, while allowing people to live and work where they love.
As one of 22 cabinet agencies, S.C. Commerce is the state’s lead economic development agency. Its mission is to create economic opportunities to increase choices for all South Carolinians, which it does by supporting new and existing businesses and partnerships that fuel emerging industries such as life sciences, headquarters, and advanced energy. To drive the state’s advanced energy potential and global impact, S.C. Commerce helped organize the SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS), designated as one of 31 federal Technology and Innovation Hubs in 2023.
A national leader in foreign direct investment, South Carolina extends its international reach with representation in Europe and Asia, ensuring the state remains a top, global business destination from launch to legacy.
Stories have the power to shape perception, inspire action and influence decisions. At the South Carolina Department of Commerce, those stories help companies from around the world imagine their future here.
The Creative Producer is responsible for discovering, developing and producing compelling visual stories that showcase South Carolina and its people, companies, cultures, communities and competitive advantages. From the first spark of an idea through final delivery, this position leads every stage of the creative process, blending strategic thinking, journalism, filmmaking, photography, interviewing and design into work that connects with audiences.
This is a creative leadership role that requires perception, initiative and exceptional storytelling instincts. The ideal candidate understands that the best stories begin by listening, knows how to earn trust quickly with people from every background and has the creative judgment to transform authentic moments into meaningful content.
Working closely with agency leadership and cross-functional partners, the Creative Producer serves as both collaborator and creator, helping shape the visual voice of one of the nation's leading economic development organizations.
Job Responsibilities- Discover Stories
- Seek out meaningful stories across South Carolina's industries, communities, culture, workforce and economic development ecosystem.
- Build relationships with internal teams, business leaders, local communities and partner organizations to uncover authentic opportunities for storytelling.
- Recognize compelling narratives others may overlook and proactively recommend new creative opportunities.
- Research subjects, identify themes, and develop interview strategies that reveal authentic human experiences.
- Lead Creative Development
- Translate strategic marketing and communications objectives into compelling creative concepts.
- Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to shape messaging, define creative direction and ensure projects support agency priorities.
- Develop concepts, scripts, interview frameworks, shot lists, production schedules and creative approaches for projects ranging from social media content to documentary-style films.
- Contribute fresh ideas that strengthen campaigns and elevate the Department's visual storytelling.
- Produce Exceptional Visual Content
- Plan and execute professional video and photography productions throughout South Carolina and occasionally beyond.
- Conduct interviews that make people feel comfortable while drawing out authentic, emotionally engaging conversations.
- Capture cinematic footage and professional photography using advanced camera, lighting and audio techniques.
- Direct executives, employees, elected officials and community members during interviews and on-camera appearances.
- Adapt quickly to changing production environments while maintaining exceptional quality.
- Craft Stories in Post-Production
- Edit compelling long-form and short-form videos that communicate complex…
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