Top Talent like Ryan are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Ryan Ashton

Creative & Brand Strategist • Los Angeles, CA, US
Video Production
Directing
Writing
Content Strategy
Budgeting
Scheduling
Video Editing
Casting
Creative Video Strategy
Film Production
Marketing Strategy
Instagram Ads
Film
Social Media
Video Ad Campaigns
TikTok Management
Content Writing
Project Planning
Instructional Videos
Explainer Videos
Voice Over
Ad Copy
Article Writing
Children’s Stories
Short Video Ads
Podcast Writing
YouTube
Sketch Comedy
Storytelling
Film Directing
Acting
Filmmaking
Ideation
Brand Development
Content Creation
Twitter
Reels
Instagram
Creative Strategy
Creative Marketing
Digital Marketing
Mobile Marketing
Social Ad Campaigns
Digital Advertising
Social Media Marketing
Videography
Marketing
Script Coverage
Sales Copy
Script Editing
Creative Writing
Screenwriting
Advertising
Subtitle Writing
Copywriting
Creative Direction
Brand Strategy
Editing
Project Management
Content Development
Script Writing
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Creative Director | Producer | Director | Writer
Producer, Director, and Writer with a proven ability to craft engaging, story-driven content. With research, scripting, and project management expertise, I specialize in connecting complex ideas to real-world outcomes through storytelling. I thrive on creating meaningful content that inspires, informs, and empowers audiences. Experienced in educational content, commercial content, branded content, and marketing strategies.

Projects

aWear Watch | Explainer Video

I was tasked with writing, directing, and designing an engaging video to explain a complex new technology, aimed at helping the client raise funds. Every video element was created from scratch under tight budget constraints and strict time limitations. The video was a success, enabling the client to secure funding.See More

Work History

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Creative Director, Producer

Evolve Inc.Collaborated closely with account managers and clients as I formed original commercials and social campaigns that resonated with targeted demographics. Ideated, pitched, scripted, budgeted, hired cast and crew, directed, produced, and edited all content. Oversaw a team of designers to ensure that our work reflected and elevated the essence of our client's brands and objectives on every level.
G

Writer

GoogleJan 2022 - Jan 2024 • 2 yrs 1 moIntegral to the development and refinement of advanced technology projects through high-quality, data-driven copy. Worked closely with cross-functional teams to enhance and optimize various processes, applying my expertise in language and communication to support key initiatives. Contributions played a significant role in the advancement of innovative technologies.
T

Head of Video Content | Producer, Writer, Director

Teez AgencyJan 2018 - Jan 2022 • 4 yrs 1 moIdeated and pitched a high volume of original video content to numerous major brands and companies every week. Managed a minimum of seven projects at once, each at various stages of production. Wrote all scripts and created relevant mood boards before heading into production. Formed project budgets. Maintained and fostered client relations throughout each project. Produced all production elements: cast and crew hires, set design, etc. Directed all content. Oversaw each edit and ensured its timely delivery and client satisfaction.
B

Writer, Director

BEDSIDER.orgJan 2013 - Jan 2018 • 5 yrs 1 moConceived, developed, and produced a 15 episode original YouTube educational series balancing high production value with comedic storytelling to address sensitive subject matter and engage the client’s target demographic, all within tight budget constraints. Featured in write-ups in The New York Times, The Huffington Post, Upworthy, and various others. It also garnered more than six achievement awards. Now shown in schools and universities around the world.
R

Writer

Red AntlerJan 2014 - Jan 2015 • 1 yr 1 moLed the conceptualizing and writing of original commercial and branding content that anticipated media trends and met the client’s goals. Worked with various major start-ups and early-stage companies to lead campaign strategies for their social media, web, print, and major commercial advertisements. Clients included Foursquare, Birchbox, Epicurious, Vevo, and others.
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Creator, Producer

NBCUniversalJan 2012 - Jan 2013 • 1 yr 1 moThe sole creator of the original, comedic series, Sebastian Productions. Developed a seamless, creative solution to the show’s branding integration requirements without compromising dramatic or narrative integrity. Pitched the show to network executives where it was optioned and planned for release on NBC and Hulu.

Education

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The University of North Carolina School of the Arts - School of Filmmaking

B.F.A, Directing for Film2007

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
Creative Director | Producer | Director | Writer
Producer, Director, and Writer with a proven ability to craft engaging, story-driven content. With research, scripting, and project management expertise, I specialize in connecting complex ideas to real-world outcomes through storytelling. I thrive on creating meaningful content that inspires, informs, and empowers audiences. Experienced in educational content, commercial content, branded content, and marketing strategies.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Ryan are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Ryan Ashton

Creative & Brand Strategist • Los Angeles, CA, US
Video Production
Directing
Writing
Content Strategy
Budgeting
Scheduling
Video Editing
Casting
Creative Video Strategy
Film Production
Marketing Strategy
Instagram Ads
Film
Social Media
Video Ad Campaigns
TikTok Management
Content Writing
Project Planning
Instructional Videos
Explainer Videos
Voice Over
Ad Copy
Article Writing
Children’s Stories
Short Video Ads
Podcast Writing
YouTube
Sketch Comedy
Storytelling
Film Directing
Acting
Filmmaking
Ideation
Brand Development
Content Creation
Twitter
Reels
Instagram
Creative Strategy
Creative Marketing
Digital Marketing
Mobile Marketing
Social Ad Campaigns
Digital Advertising
Social Media Marketing
Videography
Marketing
Script Coverage
Sales Copy
Script Editing
Creative Writing
Screenwriting
Advertising
Subtitle Writing
Copywriting
Creative Direction
Brand Strategy
Editing
Project Management
Content Development
Script Writing
Available for hire fromNegotiable

Projects

aWear Watch | Explainer Video

I was tasked with writing, directing, and designing an engaging video to explain a complex new technology, aimed at helping the client raise funds. Every video element was created from scratch under tight budget constraints and strict time limitations. The video was a success, enabling the client to secure funding.

Work History

E

Creative Director, Producer

Evolve Inc.Collaborated closely with account managers and clients as I formed original commercials and social campaigns that resonated with targeted demographics. Ideated, pitched, scripted, budgeted, hired cast and crew, directed, produced, and edited all content. Oversaw a team of designers to ensure that our work reflected and elevated the essence of our client's brands and objectives on every level.
G

Writer

GoogleJan 2022 - Jan 2024 • 2 yrs 1 moIntegral to the development and refinement of advanced technology projects through high-quality, data-driven copy. Worked closely with cross-functional teams to enhance and optimize various processes, applying my expertise in language and communication to support key initiatives. Contributions played a significant role in the advancement of innovative technologies.
T

Head of Video Content | Producer, Writer, Director

Teez AgencyJan 2018 - Jan 2022 • 4 yrs 1 moIdeated and pitched a high volume of original video content to numerous major brands and companies every week. Managed a minimum of seven projects at once, each at various stages of production. Wrote all scripts and created relevant mood boards before heading into production. Formed project budgets. Maintained and fostered client relations throughout each project. Produced all production elements: cast and crew hires, set design, etc. Directed all content. Oversaw each edit and ensured its timely delivery and client satisfaction.
B

Writer, Director

BEDSIDER.orgJan 2013 - Jan 2018 • 5 yrs 1 moConceived, developed, and produced a 15 episode original YouTube educational series balancing high production value with comedic storytelling to address sensitive subject matter and engage the client’s target demographic, all within tight budget constraints. Featured in write-ups in The New York Times, The Huffington Post, Upworthy, and various others. It also garnered more than six achievement awards. Now shown in schools and universities around the world.
R

Writer

Red AntlerJan 2014 - Jan 2015 • 1 yr 1 moLed the conceptualizing and writing of original commercial and branding content that anticipated media trends and met the client’s goals. Worked with various major start-ups and early-stage companies to lead campaign strategies for their social media, web, print, and major commercial advertisements. Clients included Foursquare, Birchbox, Epicurious, Vevo, and others.
N

Creator, Producer

NBCUniversalJan 2012 - Jan 2013 • 1 yr 1 moThe sole creator of the original, comedic series, Sebastian Productions. Developed a seamless, creative solution to the show’s branding integration requirements without compromising dramatic or narrative integrity. Pitched the show to network executives where it was optioned and planned for release on NBC and Hulu.

Education

T

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts - School of Filmmaking

B.F.A, Directing for Film2007

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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