Scott Manley

scott@scottmanley.com  |  linkedin.com/in/thescottmanley  |  scottmanley.com/reel  |  Bothell, WA

Professional Summary

Senior video editor, creative technologist, and 20-year visual storyteller skilled at transforming complex technical concepts into clear, engaging narratives for diverse audiences. Premiere Pro power user with deep editorial craft across picture, sound, and color, combined with user-centered workflow design and AI-assisted production systems. Naturally curious, innovative, and highly collaborative—constantly exploring emerging creative tools (Firefly, Veo, Midjourney, Flux, Stable Diffusion / SDXL) and integrating LLMs (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) into real-world editorial workflows. Adept at identifying friction points, refining the editor experience, and helping design intuitive tools and pipelines for large-scale video production.

Key Achievements

  • Generated $2M+ campaign value with Prime Day & Super Bowl social content reaching 50M+ viewers and lifting engagement 300%.
  • Reduced post-production turnaround 40% by pioneering AI-assisted editing pipelines using RunwayML, Firefly, Veo, Claude, ChatGPT, and Amazon Bedrock.
  • Delivered 200–400+ review files per campaign under aggressive timelines across TikTok, Meta, YouTube, Snapchat, and Amazon placements.
  • Built internal automation and helper tools using Python, JavaScript, and VS Code (Claude/Klien) to streamline asset delivery, validation, and post-production workflows.
  • Directed editorial on high-profile content with talent including Megan Thee Stallion and Reggie Watts.
  • Served as cinematographer and colorist for award-winning documentary projects (Valve “True Sight,” “Even the Walls” SIFF Golden Space Needle Award).
  • Increased team workflow efficiency 60% by architecting scalable cloud-based systems and improved editorial collaboration.

Professional Experience

Amazon – Cross Channel Marketing (XCM)

Senior Video Editor, Post-Production Specialist & Creative Workflow Designer  |  2017 – Present
  • Lead storyteller translating complex product and engineering concepts into clear, engaging editorial narratives for global campaigns.
  • Premiere Pro SME advising editors on performance, usability, and workflow best practices across high-volume social and campaign work.
  • Develop scalable pipelines including ingest systems, MOGRT templates, and multi-format delivery structures optimized for TikTok, Meta, Reels, YouTube, and broadcast.
  • Integrate generative AI tools (Firefly, Veo, RunwayML, Midjourney, Flux, SDXL) and LLMs (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) into creative workflows to accelerate ideation, exploration, and revisions.
  • Build internal automation tools using Python and JavaScript (VS Code with Claude/Klien) to support asset delivery, QC, metadata handling, and editorial efficiency.
  • Collaborate with engineers, product teams, and creatives to translate workflow pain points into clear requirements and practical pipeline improvements.
  • Create Figma-based workflow documentation and editor-experience maps to support tooling and process decisions.
  • Deliver award-winning audio mixes and sound design for broadcast-quality content including high-visibility Mother’s Day and brand campaigns.
  • Conduct real-time live edit sessions, contributing speed, creative ideation, and technical mastery under tight deadlines.

Clatter & Din

Senior Video Editor, Colorist, Director of Photography  |  2005 – 2017
  • Led production and post-production for Fortune 500 brands including Microsoft, T-Mobile, Starbucks, and Valve.
  • Senior storyteller crafting narrative-driven broadcast and digital campaigns from concept through final delivery.
  • Colorist for Valve’s “True Sight” documentary series (4M+ views per episode) and SIFF-winning film “Even the Walls.”
  • Created viral campaigns with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and delivered broadcast content for Bar Louie and Seattle Mariners.
  • Developed data management workflows, backup strategies, and long-term archiving systems to support multi-editor collaboration.
  • Collaborated directly with Adobe engineers to improve Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Audition stability and performance.

AI & Creative Technology

  • AI-assisted workflow design using Firefly, Veo, RunwayML, Midjourney, Flux, Stable Diffusion / SDXL for concepting, style exploration, and sequence development.
  • Active use of LLMs (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) for ideation, script refinement, documentation, and code generation for internal tools.
  • Prototype internal utilities and helper tools with Python, JavaScript, and VS Code (Claude/Klien) to automate repetitive post-production tasks.
  • Experiment with Premiere-adjacent helpers and HTML/JavaScript-based tools to improve editor ergonomics, metadata handling, and batch operations.
  • Document and map editorial workflows in Figma to support clearer communication between editors, engineering, and product teams.

Technical Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop) • DaVinci Resolve • Avid Pro Tools • Firefly • Veo • RunwayML • Midjourney • Flux • Stable Diffusion / SDXL • ChatGPT • Claude • Gemini • Python • JavaScript • VS Code (Claude/Klien workflows) • AWS Media Services • Color Grading • Cinematography • Sound Design • Motion Design • UX Thinking • Figma • Multi-platform social content strategy

Education

Art Institute of Seattle – A.A.A. Video Production (Honors)

Art Institute of Seattle – A.A.A. Audio Production (Honors)

Certifications

  • FAA Part 107 UAS Drone Operator (2016)
  • Amazon ML University – ML for Leaders (2025)
  • Adobe Firefly Custom Models (2025)
  • AWS for Media & Entertainment – Content Production & Post-Production (2025)