Will Stroud
@willstroud
Founder & Creative Director at Nine To Five Media, shaping brand voice and directing AI-assisted websites from idea to launch.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At Nine To Five Media, I take brands from idea to launch, leading positioning, messaging, creative direction, and AI-assisted UX/UI. I brief and direct senior development partners through website builds, including ninetofive.media and pro31hvac.com.
At Press Record Media, I co-founded the agency and served as Chief Creative Officer, setting brand voice and quality standards for Biogen, United Therapeutics, Sumitomo Pharma, and Bobcat. I directed creative teams and helped shape scientific and corporate stories into clear communications that moved through strict review.
I founded Nine To Five Films in 2006 and ran it until 2020, creating brand and creative work for Levi's, Nike 6.0, Red Bull, Monster Energy, Vans, and etnies. I produced projects in 25+ countries with small freelance crews and told stories from inside action sports culture.
I use Perplexity AI, Grok Bot, Claude Cowork, Claude Code, and ChatGPT, and build custom AI agents and workflows for research and drafting. I bring human editorial judgment to every final, and I’m based in Garner, NC, working remotely on Eastern time.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder & Creative Director
Nine To Five Media
Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)
Founded and runs an independent AI-assisted brand and creative studio, leading positioning, messaging, websites, and content programs for clients. Directs creative direction and AI-assisted UX/UI, briefing senior development partners through build and launch.
Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer
Press Record Media
Jan 2020 - Dec 2025 (5 years 11 months)
Co-founded and grew an integrated brand and content agency to 6 full-time employees and 10 contractors, serving as agency of record for Biogen, United Therapeutics, Sumitomo Pharma, and Bobcat. Directed creative teams and produced executive thought-leadership content across video, social, web, and email.
Founder & Executive Producer
Nine To Five Films, LLC
Jan 2006 - Dec 2020 (14 years 11 months)
Founded and ran a branded content company for about 14 years, assembling freelance creative teams for each project. Created brand and creative work for Levi's, Nike 6.0, Red Bull, Monster Energy, Vans, and etnies, including filming top pro BMX and skateboarding athletes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Bachelor of Arts, Media Studies, Film and Video Production
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies with a focus on Film and Video Production.
Anthropic
Claude 101 and Introduction to Claude Cowork, Artificial Intelligence
Completed Anthropic courses including Claude 101 and Introduction to Claude Cowork in June 2026.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Website
ninetofive.mediaPortfolio
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