REC · SC.01 / TK.01NICK MIOTKE — SENIOR VIDEO EDITOR · PRODUCER · SHOOTER
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26 years editing, producing and shooting broadcast, branded, editorial and social content for national media, automotive brands and agencies — now building AI-assisted pipelines that scale.
26 years creating broadcast, branded and social content for national media, automotive brands and agencies — now building AI-assisted production pipelines that scale.
- 26Years in production & post
- 200+Videos a year led at CNET Cars / Roadshow
- 280KYouTube subscribers — helped grow at Roadshow
- 50+Dealerships served by AI pipelines at Proficy Digital
Selected Work
Auto
motive
End-to-end automotive video production covering vehicle launches, reviews and long-form storytelling for major media brands and manufacturers.
DRAG / SCROLL →
REEL
Brand
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Strategic branded and commercial video built to connect with audiences while supporting marketing goals, partnerships and multi-platform distribution.
DRAG / SCROLL →
A WRAP
Selected clients & brands
SELECTED CLIENTS & BRANDS
- Chevrolet
- OnStar
- FIAT
- Abarth
- Big Y
- Guard Hat
- Zip Tours
- Toyota
- Ford
- GM
- Edmunds
- CNET Cars / Roadshow
- Autoweek
- Ogilvy
- Campbell-Ewald
- Rocket Mortgage
- Hemmings
- Driving Sports TV
AI Work
A Detroit-area editor, producer and shooter with 26 years of video and editorial for brands like CNET and Autoweek — and a Telly Award to show for it — now pointing that same craft at generative tools. AI video and image pipelines that carry real cinematic intent: pacing, grade and camera language that read like they were lit and shot. Concept to delivery, no crew call required.
AI TOOLKIT
- 01Concept
- 02Generate
- 03Edit & pace
- 04Grade
- 05Deliver
- Runway ML
- Higgsfield
- Midjourney
- OpenClaw
- Anthropic
- Comfy UI
AI STILLS — CLICK TO ENLARGE
Photography
A selection of stills and frame grabs from automotive shoots, launches and on-stage work.
Nick
Miotke
Senior Video Editor · Producer · Shooter · AI Creative Producer
I'm a senior video editor, producer and shooter with 26 years of experience creating broadcast, branded, editorial and social content for national media, automotive brands and ad agencies — from CNET Cars/Roadshow and Autoweek to agencies like Ogilvy and Campbell-Ewald. I take projects from concept through production, post, finishing and delivery.
Today I run creative operations for an AI-powered content system serving 50+ dealerships at Proficy Digital, and create AI-assisted image and video work with tools like ComfyUI, Runway and Higgsfield — applying production and editorial judgment so it holds up inside finished campaigns.
- DirectConcept development, directing and on-set creative leadership.
- ProduceProduction management and scalable workflows across distributed teams.
- EditEditorial leadership and post-production strategy end-to-end.
Resume
↓ Download PDFSenior video editor, producer and shooter with 26 years creating broadcast, branded, editorial and social content for national media, automotive brands and advertising agencies. At CNET Cars/Roadshow, led production and post for 200+ videos a year, managing distributed crews and editors while helping grow the YouTube channel to 280,000 subscribers. Experienced in AI-assisted image and video creation. Telly Award winner. Clients include Toyota, Ford, GM, Edmunds, Ogilvy and Campbell-Ewald.
- Feb 2026 — Present
Senior Manager, Creative Operations
Proficy Digital · Remote
Oversee creative operations for an AI-powered multi-platform content system serving 50+ automotive dealerships. Architect automated production workflows and AI-assisted editorial pipelines, lead a full asset-library revamp for 2026/27 platform compliance, and QC all outgoing content.
- Jun 2022 — Present
Senior Video Editor, Producer, Shooter & AI Creative Producer
Nick Miotke LLC · Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Independent production practice — primary creative partner from concept through final delivery on contract, retainer and project work. Direct shoots and edit for clients including Edmunds, Toyota, Karma Jack and Rocket Mortgage, scaling through a trusted bench of senior editors and producers. Create AI-assisted image and video assets with ComfyUI, Runway and Higgsfield that work within finished campaigns.
- Jun 2022 — Feb 2026
Senior Video Editor, Producer & Shooter
Driving Sports TV · Contract
Shot, edited and produced content for the Driving Sports TV YouTube channel and social platforms. Produced and edited series for Hemmings through Driving Sports, including Fox Body Rehab, IROC Rehab, 2023 Dodge Hornet: A Swarm of One, and TESTED! presented by American Collectors Insurance.
- Dec 2015 — Jun 2022
Senior Video Producer
CNET Cars / Roadshow · San Francisco (Remote)
Led all production and post for CNET's automotive video vertical — 200+ videos annually across YouTube, editorial and branded platforms. Managed 7 editors, 5 crew and up to 10 contractors on a $240K+ annual budget, growing the channel to 280,000+ subscribers with millions of monthly views.
- Aug 2010 — Jun 2013
Senior Producer
Autoweek · Detroit, MI
Directed video production for one of the country's leading automotive publications, concept through delivery. Clients: Ford, GM, Jaguar, Acura, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Toyota.
- 2008 — 2010 · 2013 — 2015
Independent Video Producer & Editor
Freelance · Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Lead editorial and production partner for brands, agencies and media outlets — trusted for fast turnarounds, creative judgment and consistency under deadline.
- Jan 2007 — Dec 2008
Video Editor
Campbell-Ewald · Warren, MI
In-house editor and shooter for broadcast, digital and branded content. Clients: Chevrolet, Carhartt, Michelin, U-M Health System, Kaiser Permanente, USPS, OnStar, USAA.
- Oct 2005 — Jan 2007
Creative Video Editor
Milagro Post · Royal Oak, MI
Led creative editorial for agency-driven commercial projects with BBDO, Campbell-Ewald, Ogilvy & Mather, JWT and Doner.
- Jul 2003 — Oct 2005
Video Editor
Ogilvy & Mather · Dearborn, MI
Built the agency's in-house post-production edit suite from the ground up, turning the department into a revenue-generating profit center. Clients: Ford, Del Webb, HD Radio, Motorcraft, United Way.
Capabilities
- Video Production & Direction
- Creative Direction
- AI-Assisted Content Production
- Editorial Workflow Design
- Post-Production Oversight
- Remote Team Management
- Creative Operations Management
- Multi-Platform Content Strategy
- Client Relationship Management
- Budget Oversight
- Asset Library Development
- QC & Delivery Standards
Tools
- Premiere Pro
- DaVinci Resolve
- After Effects
- Adobe Creative Suite
- ComfyUI
- Midjourney
- Runway
- Adobe Firefly
- Figma AI
- Higgsfield
- Google Gemini
- OpenAI
- Claude Code
- Google AI Studio
- GitHub Copilot
- Ollama
Education
BFA — Digital Media & 3D Animation
College for Creative Studies · Detroit, MI · 2001
Awards & Certs
- Telly Award2021
- Mobius Gold Award2007
- Google AI Fundamentals2026
- Google AI for Brainstorming & Planning2026
Let's make something.
Open to Video Producer, Senior Video Editor, Video Production and AI Creative Producer roles — and available for remote contract and retainer work. Tell me about the project.
Get in touch→- nickmiotke@me.com
- PHONE
- 313.600.4865
- in/nick-miotke-1861116
- BASED IN
- Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Social.
Platform-native short-form built for feeds — wide and vertical, fast-cut event and brand storytelling designed to stop the scroll on Instagram, TikTok, Reels and Shorts.
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