ABOUT

Jeremy Pinckert is the VP, Marketing, Head of Production & Communications, and Executive Producer at Explore. He got his start producing Emmy-winning storytelling and since bringing his leadership to commercial advertising, his teams have been honored with over 90 industry awards. Under his guidance, Explore has grown to provide marketing, executive producing, strategic consulting, post-production producing, and creative campaign ideation to large brands, their in-house agencies and marketing teams.

Pinckert is an award-winning executive communicator and multi-disciplinary leader. He is skilled at translating brand strategy into compelling marketing, visual and narrative experiences across digital, traditional, and emerging media. Known for balancing creative vision with operational discipline, overseeing budgets, resources, and marketers while fostering collaboration between C-suite leaders, Creatives, and most importantly, Consumers.

For 20+ years he has led a creative and production studio recognized nationally for excellence in brand storytelling, commercial filmmaking, and integrated content. Building the company from the ground up into a trusted partner for Fortune 500 and growth-stage brands, Explore is responsible for marketing excellence, creative direction, operational leadership, and strategic development in partnership with brands and their agencies.

Jeremy, his wife and three children call the greater Chicago area home, where he enjoys traveling, playing golf poorly, failing at pickleball, streaming anything compelling, and getting outdoors with his family.

CORE EXPERTISE

Executive Production and Marketing Leadership
• Oversee end-to-end production operations from concept development to final delivery for national campaigns, branded content, and storytelling series.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of creatives, producers, editors, and designers—instilling accountability, outside-the-box approaches, and excellence in every project.
• Collaborate directly with executives, marketing directors, and creative partners to align storytelling with organizational and brand objectives.
• Guide multiple concurrent productions, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and on-brand outcomes across video and audio platforms.

Creative Strategy and Brand Storytelling
• Translate marketing and brand strategy into narrative frameworks that connect emotionally and build audience trust.
• Direct development of scripts, visual concepts, and story arcs that elevate content quality and brand resonance.
• Apply universal storytelling principles that transcend medium—whether film, digital, or podcast—to deliver authentic engagement.
• Shape brand identity and tone across campaigns, ensuring consistent creative vision and message cohesion.

Operational Excellence and Team Development
• Manage multi-million-dollar budgets, production resources, and vendor relationships to maximize creative impact and efficiency.
• Build and mentor diverse production teams, fostering collaboration and long-term professional growth.
• Develop scalable production workflows, scheduling systems, and creative review processes that improve speed and quality.
• Partner with leadership to forecast staffing, resource allocation, and technology investments supporting content scalability.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Directed and executive-produced hundreds of campaigns across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.
• Partnered with C-suite executives, agency leaders, and marketing teams to define content strategy and creative direction.
• Oversaw all aspects of production—concept, scripting, casting, cinematography, post-production, and delivery—ensuring creative alignment and financial control.
• Built and managed an in-house team of producers, editors, and creatives supported by a scalable network of contractors and vendors.
• Implemented data-driven review processes and KPIs to measure creative success and business impact.
• Developed long-term client relationships built on collaboration, transparency, and strategic storytelling insight.
• Championed studio culture centered on curiosity, innovation, and craftsmanship.

NOTABLE CAMPAIGNS

Consumer Lifestyle Brands
Executive produced storytelling communications for Fortune 500 brands across multi-platform channels, including National Broadcast, Digital Content, CTV, Streaming Platforms, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube, and more.

Sherwin-Williams
Serta Mattresses
Sara Lee
Home Chef
Go Rving
Molson Coors
Voodoo Ranger IPA

Healthcare Storytelling
Created and led multiple B2C and B2B national campaigns using patient and physician communications - increasing measurable engagement and brand trust.

Eli Lilly
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Beacon Health System
Lutheran Health System

Financial, SaaS and FinTech Brand Communications
Built multi-platform storytelling across broadcast, digital content, creative campaigns, social platforms, CTV, OTT, print, online, digital signage and in-branch communications.

Groupon
CEFCU
United Federal Credit Union
1st Source Bank
Everwise Credit Union
Interra Credit Union
1st Advantage Credit Union

AWARDS

84 Telly Awards
13 MUSE Creative Awards
Emmy Award – Outstanding Documentary, ESPN
ADDY “Best in Show” Awards

SKILLS

Executive Leadership and Production Strategy
Creative Direction • Campaign Development • Client Relations • Budget Oversight • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Creative and Operational Expertise
Storytelling Frameworks • Integrated Marketing • Video Production • Emerging Media • Team Development

Tools and Platforms
Adobe Creative Suite • Google Workspace • Microsoft Office • HubSpot • Asana • Slack • Google Ads • Apple Search Ads • Meta Ads Manager • Looker • Excel • AI Automation Tools • Adobe Creative Suite • Frame.io • CRM & Project Management Software • Extremely Proficient in Digital Software & Apps