JP Schlick
Owner & Creative Producer · Schlick Media
Atlanta, GA
In My Own Words
As a seasoned storyteller with 15 years of experience as a filmmaker and Creative Director, I specialize in transforming abstract concepts into captivating visual narratives. My expertise spans creative production (film, photo, and events), cinematography, and talent management for both scripted and unscripted content. I bring a strategic approach to crafting high-quality productions that engage audiences across various distribution channels, seamlessly merging creativity with business objectives.
A dynamic leader with a deep understanding of marketing dynamics, I build collaborative teams that consistently deliver powerful results. I am driven by a passion for innovation, always staying ahead of industry trends and pushing creative boundaries to elevate projects to new heights.
Work Experience
Owner & Creative Producer
Schlick Media2014 – Present
In this role, I oversee the end-to-end production of commercial film and photography projects for a diverse range of clients. My work focuses on visually compelling storytelling that boosts brand identity and captivates audiences. By combining creative vision with strategic planning, I help businesses stand out and communicate their message effectively.
www.jpschlick.com
Contributing Editor
The Inertia2014 – 2024
As a contributing editor for The Inertia, I produced a series of 30 articles exploring topics that span a range of topics, including neuroscience, nutrition, human performance, sports psychology, and product reviews. I conducted interviews with world-renowned athletes and influencers in the outdoor and fitness industries, including NYT bestselling author Steven Kotler.
Director of Photography
Social Club2022 – 2024
As the head of video and photo production at Social Club, I led the creative vision and execution of all visual content initiatives. This included overseeing every stage of production—from concept development and location scouting to cinematography and post-production—while ensuring brand consistency and elevating client messaging across diverse campaigns.
By directing both in-house teams and external collaborators, I maintained high production standards and delivered compelling visuals that resonated with target audiences. In addition to coordinating schedules, budgets, and resources, I prioritized storytelling techniques that combined strategic thinking with high-quality aesthetics. The result was an array of impactful, brand-aligned campaigns that drove client engagement and successfully showcased Social Club's innovative approach to content creation.
Digital Content Coordinator
Mt. Bachelor2019 – 2021
In this role, I oversaw the end-to-end production of commercial photo and video edits, ensuring each project upheld Mt. Bachelor’s brand standards and resonated with our target audience. From concept development and location scouting to on-site direction and post-production, I managed every step of the creative process—coordinating closely with cross-functional teams to maintain consistency across all marketing touchpoints. This included managing social media content calendars, crafting engaging posts, and analyzing engagement metrics to refine future campaigns. By blending strategic thinking with hands-on production expertise, I streamlined our workflows, delivered high-quality multimedia assets under tight deadlines and challenging conditions, and helped drive increased brand visibility and visitor traffic for one of North America's premier ski destinations.
Videographer
Mt. Bachelor2015 – 2019
In this role, I direct, film, edit, and produce commercial video content for the Mt. Bachelor social channels. From 2015 to 2017, I oversaw the "Bachelor Party" web series, which was showcased on all the major snowboard magazine websites. In 2017, the series received over 2.5 million views across all social channels on a $3,000 budget.
Videographer
SnoPlanks, LLC2017 – 2019
As a contracted videographer, I produced, directed, and edited the "Walk The Plank" web series and a short film by the same name (2017). In 2017, "Walk The Plank" was the most-watched web series on SnowboardMag.com
Senior Editor and Content Manager
EVO Gimbals2017 – 2019
At EVO Gimbals, I directed, filmed, edited, and produced commercial video and photo content, and I managed an international team of content creators. In this role, I specialized in creating product reviews and tutorials, motion graphics, product photography, and sizzle-reel-style trailers for new products.
In 2018, I was a writer and the Director of Photography for an award-winning short film showcased at the Bend Film Festival.
Freelance Videographer
White Knuckle Studios2015 – 2016
As a contractor, I worked as a cinematographer, editor, and grip.
