Summary

Video Editor and Producer

Result-oriented and accomplished professional with substantial experience in audio/video editing, production management, communications management, creative and copy writing, and interviewing. Proven ability to create high-quality video content, utilizing tight scripts, engaging storylines, and simplified breakdowns of complex concepts to ensure a uniform message and value across diverse formats. Proficient in managing video production processes by coordinating with multifaceted teams. Skilled communicator with demonstrated capacity to discern video production requirements and translate them into actionable plans for teams to execute. Areas of Expertise

Director of Content, Consumer Attorneys PLC – Hybrid Aug 2022 – Aug 2023 In the role of Director of Content and Communications, I led a dynamic team to effectively shape the firm's narrative across all platforms. This included all video production as well as social media management, writing/editing blogs and web pages, and other managerial responsibilities. Took charge of all messaging, branding, and marketing efforts including ads and social media.

● Edited and/or wrote all blog articles incorporating SEO research I would often perform myself.

● Performed all video editing and most office videography.

● Wrote Radio and Web advertising including successful run on 1010WINS NY.

● Created new approach to video testimonials and improved production quality, greatly enhancing their value. Manager of Communications/Writer/Editor (Premiere Pro), Invitam/Portum – Remote Jul 2020 – April 2022 Developed, reviewed, and updated overall video and text communications, while serving as ‘official voice of the company’. Administered overall performance of freelance writers, while editing vide to get the final outcome. Planned and produced decks and corporate outreach.

● Created and produced/edited all video and printed content including explainer videos, pitches, decks, financing proposals, and official corporate content.

Freelance 2002 - Present

Performed multiple post-production tasks to produce a feature film, available on Amazon. Planned and edited three feature films and various short films for other filmmakers, while attending screenwriters course. Wrote a few screenplays, and also managed post and editing on several indy films by other filmmakers, earning multiple Best Editing festival nominations. Mark A. Mitchell adzigd@r.postjobfree.com • LinkedIn • Web link New York USA 11201 • 917-***-****

• Communications Management

• Social Media Administration

• Critical Problem Resolution

• Cross-Functional Communication

• High Quality Video Production

• Expert Video/Audio Editing

• Production/Project Management

• Research, Writing, and Copy Editing

• Functioning Well Under Stress

• Deep Understanding of Geopolitics

• Journalistic Standards/Practices

• Media Strategies & Policies

Career Experience

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● Received various festival awards for producing the film, later on uploaded on Amazon (Vote and Die:Liszt for President).

● Several films I cut for other filmmakers have earned multiple “Best Editing” award nominations.

● Produced and edited a short doc/music video about classical pianist Lang Lang for Deutsche Grammophon in Berlin.

● Edited and oversaw post production on 45 short films about vintage cars for Keno Bros auctions. Editor (Avid), NBC NEWS- New York, NY Oct 2016 – Jun 2017 Carried out research, edited, and broadcast breaking new stories. Revised numerous other segments as per requirement within the NBC pool, including development of long-form pieces for different programs on daily basis as well as adjusted news packages for web and other TV shows. Utilized AVID to edit videos in Unity/Interplay environment.

● Edited breaking news and feature stories for Nightly News.

● Edited long-form pieces for the TODAY show and special documentary features for various other NBC programs.

● Performed post production on many teasers, b-rolls, and graphical pieces using AVID plugins (Safire, etc.) Producer / Editor (Avid), Aljazeera America News - New York, NY Mar 2015 – Apr 2016 Devised strategic plan to launch new entertainment and culture show as well as transferred to different department for news editing, while working within internet/digital team. Participated in the distribution of TV content during cutting of news packages and other elements with Avid in Interplay environment.

● Researched and pitched several long-form pieces, mostly around culture and the arts.

● Worked in a high-pressure newsroom pool cutting breaking news pieces for immediate air.

● Cut “Cowpocalypse”, a piece on the environmental cost of eating beef that received millions of views online. Production Coordinator / Editor / Producer - “NOW with Bill Moyers” PBS, NY (WNET) Jun/2001 –Apr/2002 Oversaw and managed weekly taping of show including most aspects of the live production and fast-turnaround post. Helped with screening subjects and preparing Mr. Moyers for on-set interviews. Tasked with recutting previous Moyers PBS docs for video distribution (cut down 4 to 2 hours, etc) working extensively with Mr. Moyers. Field produced and wrote a long-form segment about California healthcare that was well received. Performed nearly all of my own editing on AVID.

● Managed weekly production of high-profile prime time public affairs show that won many awards.

● Researched, and screened many potential interview subjects, usually including reading their books.

● Established and maintained relationships with freelancers, labor leaders, and crew members of live production. Producer / Editor - Turner Broadcasting/CNN. Atlanta, Ga. – On-Site May 1993 – Mar 2000 Began as freelance producer making promos and girds for TBS and the Cartoon Network. Worked as a Line Producer for SHOWBIZ TODAY, eventually becoming a staff producer and launching the innovative, prime-time news show CNN/ Entertainment Weekly NEWSSTAND. Had directorial debut with a major primetime documentary.

● Wrote and directed “Fire From the Sky” documentary about comets and asteroids (one of the first) for TBS/CNN.

● Learned AVID on the job and was one of the very first producers in Atlanta to do their own editing. Additional experience as Production Coordinator / Producer / Editor (Avid) at NOW with BILL MOYERS. PBS. Public Affairs Television, as Producer/Editor at Discovery Inc (megastructures), and as Editor (Avid) at THE MONTEL SHOW. After attending college, worked for a Hollywood COURIER, and as a PA on dozens of productions including THE BIG PICTURE

(Christopher Guest’s directorial debut), THE AYBSS, AMERICAN GLADIATORS, and numerous commercials and videos.

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