Professional Resume Template for

Video Editor

Jordan K. Rivers

Los Angeles, CA

(310) 555-0148

jordan.rivers@email.com

linkedin.com/in/jordan-rivers | behance.net/jordanrivers | jordanriversfilms.com

Professional Summary

Technical Video Editor with 5 years of experience crafting high-impact video content, brand stories, and social campaigns for digital agencies and media networks. Proven success in managing post-production workflows for 45 commercial videos, enhancing viewer retention by 24% and click-through rates by 15% across parallel campaigns. Expert in multi-camera synchronization, sound design, and color grading for diverse formats. Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro, with a deep understanding of pacing, composition, and visual storytelling.

Work Experience

Video Editor — Prism Creative Agency

Los Angeles, CA | July 2023 – Present

  • Spearheaded post-production for 28 digital advertising campaigns, reducing video delivery turnarounds by 18% while maintaining premium quality across diverse social media platforms.
  • Collaborated with 6 creative teams to edit promotional content for enterprise clients, increasing average viewer retention rates from 45% to 68% through optimized narrative pacing.
  • Managed audio mastering and color grading processes using DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Audition for 14 broadcast television spots, achieving a 100% compliance rate with national broadcast specs.
  • Supervised 2 assistant editors on footage ingestion and metadata tagging workflows, reducing project setup times by 22% and improving post-production organization across the entire studio.

Associate Video Editor — Summit Media Productions

Santa Monica, CA | June 2021 – June 2023

  • Edited 80+ short-form video assets for corporate marketing campaigns, contributing to a 34% increase in brand engagement across Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok channels.
  • Reorganized and archived the company's video storage server, indexing 12TB of legacy footage which reduced file retrieval times by 25% for a team of 10 production specialists.
  • Assembled rough cuts and fine cuts for 15 documentary-style brand videos, working alongside 3 directors to ensure project deliverables met client deadlines 100% of the time.
  • Designed and animated 50+ motion graphics templates and title sequences using Adobe After Effects, lowering external agency design outsourcing costs by 15% over a 12-month period.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Film and Electronic Media

California State University, Long Beach · Long Beach, CA · 2021

Skills

Video Editing, Post-Production, Multi-Camera Editing, Color Grading, Sound Design, Audio Mixing, Motion Graphics, Visual Effects (VFX), Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Storyboarding, Media Asset Management

Projects

Documentary Feature Film Post-Production

Role: Lead Video Editor & Colorist

Tools: DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition

Edited and color-graded a 90-minute documentary that secured distribution, resulting in a 40% viewership increase on regional streaming platforms.

E-Commerce Brand Campaign Video Series

Role: Video Editor & Motion Designer

Tools: After Effects, Premiere Pro, Frame.io

Created a series of 12 promotional ads, optimizing viewer engagement and leading to a 28% increase in direct-to-consumer sales over 3 months.

Certifications

  • Adobe Certified Professional in Video Design (2022)
  • Blackmagic Design Certified DaVinci Resolve Professional (2023)

Additional information

  • Languages: English (Native), French (Conversational)
  • Volunteer Work: Video editor for local environmental conservation non-profit (2022-present)
  • Availability: 2 weeks notice

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Video Editor

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$52,000

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$96,000

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$74,000

Growth Outlook:

The demand for Film and Video Editors in the United States is projected to grow 3% from 2024 to 2034, which is about as fast as the average for all occupations. Growth is fueled by the rapid expansion of digital media platforms, corporate marketing departments, and independent streaming services requiring high-quality post-production workflows. While artificial intelligence and automated editing tools are changing the landscape, skilled editors who excel at storytelling and complex narrative pacing will continue to be highly sought after to guide creative projects to completion.

3% growth over 10 years

Key Skills Required

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Advanced proficiency in industry-standard editing software including Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve || Proven expertise in post-production workflows, including multi-camera editing, color correction, and audio mastering || Strong collaborative skills to work with creative directors, sound designers, and clients under tight schedules

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