Jen Saavedra
@jensaavedra
Creative director and visual storyteller specializing in photography, videography, and brand narrative through polished production.
What I'm looking for
I’m a dynamic creative professional with 15+ years of experience as a visual storyteller and director. I produce, shoot, and edit impactful video content and photography, bringing story-forward direction to diverse commercial and editorial environments. I’m especially strong in narrative development and brand storytelling that elevates visual communication.
In my current role, I produce, shoot, and edit compelling video while managing narrative development from concept to final product. I also capture supporting photography, line produce and supervise scripts to keep brand voice consistent, and manage digital stills and behind-the-scenes content to document key moments. My work consistently delivers polished, high-impact visual media using Adobe tools.
Across my marketing and creative leadership experience, I develop and execute strategic social media and video content plans to tell compelling brand stories. I produce, direct, and edit lifestyle and event video that supports brand narrative and customer engagement, and I optimize content impact through website identity and analytics. I collaborate closely with clients, talent, and staff to ensure aligned messaging.
I’ve also led content creation for brand development including video production, livestreams, and short films—directing AV production and managing equipment to support high-quality storytelling. As an adjunct professor, I taught studio and on-site photography, professional lighting, and digital editing, and helped develop curriculum for an A.S. program while curating student exhibitions. I bring that craft discipline into every project: photography, lighting, editing, graphic design, and organized digital asset management.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Producer/Photographer
Reach
Mar 2023 - Present (3 years 3 months)
Produced, shot, and edited video content from concept to final deliverables, directing narrative development and ensuring brand consistency. Captured supporting photography and managed digital stills, behind-the-scenes content, and event production to document key moments.
Brand Marketing Manager
Crowbar
Apr 2015 - Present (11 years 2 months)
Developed and executed social media and video content plans to support brand storytelling and customer engagement. Produced, directed, and edited lifestyle and event videos, managed website identity and analytics, and collaborated with stakeholders to align messaging.
Photographer & Creative Director
Rm88
Dec 2010 - Present (15 years 6 months)
Led brand content creation and management, including video production, livestreams, and short films. Directed AV production and specialized in photography, lighting, editing, and graphic design while managing digital assets for accessible storytelling workflows.
Social Media Manager
Dime City Cycles
Mar 2014 - Nov 2014 (8 months)
Produced and edited creative video content to increase audience engagement and strengthen brand storytelling. Managed multi-platform content creation using analytics and SEO, coordinated event coverage, and delivered professional media using DSLR and lighting setups.
Adjunct Professor of Fine Arts
St. Petersburg College
Jan 2002 - Dec 2009 (7 years 11 months)
Taught studio and on-site photography, professional lighting, and digital editing while supervising student assistants and managing photography labs. Developed curriculum, supported creation of an A.S. program, and curated student exhibitions to showcase narrative-driven visual storytelling.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Pratt Institute
Master of Fine Arts, Fine Art Photography
1999 - 2001
Earned an MFA in Fine Art Photography from Pratt Institute from 1999 to 2001.
University of South Florida
Bachelor's degree, Fine Arts
1993 - 1997
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts at the University of South Florida from 1993 to 1997.
Pratt Institute
Master's degree, Photography
Completed a Master’s degree program at Pratt Institute in Photography.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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