Richard Congdon

Greater Philadelphia Area 484-***-**** adycxb@r.postjobfree.com

https://vimeo.com/richardcongdon http://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-congdon

Senior Video Editor / Motion Graphics

Deliver Compelling Content to Advance Marketing Objectives

Creative visionary, media professional and proven leader. A video editor and motion-graphics animator specializing in both short and long format high-energy, on-trend content that increases viewership, audience engagement, and revenue. Leverage experience in editing long format programs, medium-length story segments, and social media. Collaborate closely with teams and maintain efficiency working autonomously when needed. Adept to supervise a highly creative team of video editors to produce exceptional content across multiple platforms.

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Motion Graphics

Sound Design

Adobe Creative Suite

Post-Production Workflow

Project Management

Professional Experience

QVC, West Chester, PA

Senior Video Editor 2019 - 2023

Specialized in crafting highly energetic commercials, promos, opens, story segments, demonstration videos, and long format pre-produced shows.

Partnered with Creative Directors to create more audience engagement by developing and executing several network re-brand initiatives.

Increased viewership and sales through collaboration with producers, developing new campaigns for existing and new shows.

Edited and composited TV promotional campaigns, driving increased viewership and sales.

Collaborated with external clients on successful cross-promotional campaigns, broadening customer base and giving both companies increased visibility.

QVC, West Chester, PA

Supervising Video Editor 2007 - 2019

Managed team of 8 video editors to create and publish content on multiple platforms. Trained and mentored junior editors. Directed day-to-day operations, including editing, resource allocation, and workflow.

Helped advance team through an ever-changing business climate, utilizing cross-departmental workshops, specific technical training, and external advertising seminars.

Functioned as technical and creative liaison between internal and external business partners, solidifying mutual marketing goals.

Encouraged innovative ideas and deepened team awareness of new and emerging technologies by creating engaging content to drive increased viewership and sales.

Maintained high standards for content produced by the department while streamlining technical and workflow logistics as well as increasing productivity.

Interviewed potential new team members to hire best in class editors, supporting actively expanding department.

Additional Role:

QVC, West Chester, PA

Video Editor

Additional Experience

KYW-TV, Philadelphia, PA

Creative Department Editor

NYT PRODUCTIONS, Scranton, PA

Lead Video Editor

WNEP-TV, Moosic, PA

Editor, Producer, Videographer, Technical Director

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication & Broadcasting, Emphasis in Media Production,

Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Awards

Creative Arts Honors & Awards Bronze Telly Award "Sterling Designer Gallery" Promotional Spot

QVC Pacesetter Award

Bronze Telly Award "Passion for Beauty" Promotional Spot

Q Star Award "Joan Rivers Classics Collection" Promotional Campaign

Cornerstone Nomination Network Promotion Package

Mid Atlantic Emmy Second place FOX Children's Program Open

Ace of the Year "International Women's Day" Promotional Campaign

Addy Award Winner "Drunk Driving" Public Service Announcement

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