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Experienced Video Editor

Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Posted:
June 30, 2025

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NIK JAMGOCYAN 310-***-**** • ******@***.***

LEAD EDITOR / STORY PRODUCER / SOUND & GRAPHIC DESIGNER / COLORIST TELEVISION

HELL’S KITCHEN (FOX): SEASONS 21 & 23

Editor on the long-running prime time one-hour cooking competition series featuring celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey. Tasks included creating original graphic design elements, sound design, and finishing/fine cutting duties. AMERICA’S MOST WANTED (FOX)

Editor on the second season reboot of the long-running true crime series. Responsible for editing segment re-creations/re-enactments as well as in-studio scenes. MYSTERIES DECODED (THE CW)

Lead editor/story producer on the second season of a one-hour paranormal-based investigative series. Responsible for creating workable story lines with compelling dramatic beats from generalized outlines. Edited entire episodes from stringout to polish. Additional tasks included all sound design and finishing/fine cutting duties. NAKED AND AFRAID: LAST ONE STANDING (DISCOVERY)

Lead editor/story producer on the first season of a two-hour competition-based spinoff of the popular reality series. Responsible for creating workable story lines with compelling dramatic beats from generalized outlines. Edited entire episodes from stringout to polish. Additional tasks included all sound design and finishing/fine cutting duties.

WHEN NATURE CALLS WITH HELEN MIRREN (ABC/BBC STUDIOS) Editor on the first season of the popular prime time one-hour nature-based comedy series. Responsible for editing b-roll narrative show opens and transition segments, as well as comedic packages.

NAKED AND AFRAID (DISCOVERY): SEASONS 6 – 7 & 9

Lead editor/story producer on the popular survival-based reality series. Responsible for creating workable story lines with compelling dramatic beats from generalized outlines. Additional tasks included all sound design and finishing/fine cutting duties. NAKED AND AFRAID XL: CLOTHED AND OPINIONATED (DISCOVERY) Editor on the one-hour comedy-driven special series featuring unfiltered commentary of show episodes provided by former XL veterans.

NAKED AND AFRAID: ORIGINS (DISCOVERY)

Editor/story producer on the two-hour retrospective special edition of the popular survival-based reality series. Responsible for creating workable story lines with compelling dramatic beats from generalized outlines. NAKED AND AFRAID: ALONE (DISCOVERY)

Lead editor/story producer on the first season spinoff of the popular survival-based reality series. Responsible for creating workable story lines with compelling dramatic beats from generalized outlines. Edited entire episodes from stringout to polish. Additional tasks included all sound design and finishing/fine cutting duties. RAT IN THE KITCHEN (TBS)

Finishing editor on the first season of a one-hour comedic cooking whodunnit competition series. hosted by noted chef Ludo Lefebvre and comedian Natasha Leggero.

LEAH REMINI: SCIENTOLOGY AND THE AFTERMATH (A&E)

Lead editor/story producer on the second season of the Emmy Award-winning one-hour documentary series exploring the various stories of ex-Scientology members. Key contributor on the second season title sequence. Edited multiple “previously on” and

“next on” segments. Additional tasks included editing numerous re-creation/ re-enactment segments per episode, sound design, and fine/finishing cutting duties. MARCIA CLARK INVESTIGATES THE FIRST 48 (A&E)

Finishing editor on the first season of a one-hour investigative true-crime documentary series featuring the well-known former prosecutor. Responsible for creating workable story lines with compelling dramatic beats from generalized outlines. Edited entire episodes from stringout to polish. Tasks included editing numerous re-creation/re- enactment segments per episode, sound design, and fine/finishing cutting duties. O.J.: GUILTY IN VEGAS (A&E)

Lead editor/story producer on a two-hour documentary analyzing the case that led to O.J. Simpson’s conviction for armed robbery. Contributed to the overall format, look, and pacing of the piece. Additional tasks included editing numerous re-creation/ re-enactment segments, sound design, and fine/finishing cutting duties. UNDERCOVER BILLIONAIRE (DISCOVERY)

Editor/story producer on the second season of the two-hour docu-reality/competition series following three business titans, who are dropped into unfamiliar cities with one hundred dollars and have ninety days to build a million-dollar business. Contributed to the overall format, look, and pacing of the program. Edited multiple “previously on”/“next on” and background package segments.

RONDA ROUSEY UNCAGED (DISCOVERY)

Lead editor/story producer on a one-hour Shark Week special featuring the highly decorated MMA superstar. Contributed to the overall format, look, pacing, and sound design of the program. Created the opening main title sequence. WESTSIDE (NETFLIX)

Lead editor/story producer on the first season of a highly stylized docu-follow series examining a group of aspiring artists as they collaborate on an original musical production. Contributed to the overall format, look, and pacing of the entire series. Additional tasks included fine cutting and finishing duties (including all sound design). SEEKING SISTER WIFE (TLC)

Editor/story producer on the second season of the popular one-hour docu-soap chronicling the lives of various polygamist families. Responsible for creating workable story lines with compelling dramatic beats from generalized outlines. WHALE WARS (ANIMAL PLANET)

Editor/story producer on the seventh season of the popular one-hour anti-whaling docu-reality series. Responsible for creating workable story lines with compelling dramatic beats from generalized outlines. 2016 ACE nomination for Best Edited Non-Scripted Series.

AKIL: THE FUGITIVE HUNTER (A&E)

Lead & supervising editor/story producer on the first season of a highly stylized half-hour true crime series following the exploits of a Los Angeles-based fugitive recovery agent. Created the overall format, look, all original graphical elements, tone, and pacing of the entire series. Additional tasks included all fine cutting and finishing duties (including all sound design).

LOVE WITH NO LIMITS (THE CW)

Editor on the first season of a one-hour docu-reality series exploring various inspiring relationships during the pandemic. Contributed to the overall format, look, and pacing of the series.

GUY’S GROCERY GAMES (FOOD NETWORK): SEASONS 2 – 3

Editor on the second and third seasons of a one-hour competition reality series hosted by celebrity chef Guy Fieri.

TAKEN AT BIRTH (TLC)

Lead editor/story producer on the first season of a one-hour investigative documentary series exploring the lives of individuals, who were victims of a massive black market adoption ring in the 1950s and 1960s, in their search to uncover their true identities. Contributed to the overall format, look, and pacing of the entire series. Additional tasks included editing numerous re-creation/re-enactment segments, sound design, and fine/finishing cutting duties.

EXPEDITION UNKNOWN (TRAVEL CHANNEL)

Lead & finishing editor/story producer on the first season of a one-hour investigative travelogue series exploring notable historical mysteries from around the globe. Responsible for creating workable story lines with compelling dramatic beats from generalized outlines. Edited multiple cold open segments. Contributed to the overall format, look, and pacing of the entire series. Additional tasks included editing numerous re-creation/re-enactment segments per episode, sound design, and fine/finishing cutting duties.

PROJECT GRIZZLY (ANIMAL PLANET)

Lead editor/story producer on the first season of a one-hour docu-follow series exploring the rewilding of two domesticated grizzly bears. Contributed to the overall format, look, and pacing of the entire series. Additional tasks included fine cutting and finishing duties (including all sound design). Created the opening main title sequence and all graphical elements used throughout the show. Edited numerous

“supertease”/“previously on”/“next on” segments.

THRILL FACTOR (TRAVEL CHANNEL)

Lead editor/finishing editor on the first season of a half-hour series examining the science behind thrill rides. Contributed to the overall format, look, and pacing of the entire series. Additional tasks included fine cutting and finishing duties (including sound design and creation of all episode-specific graphic elements). THRILL FACTOR: FALL FRENZY (TRAVEL CHANNEL)

Lead editor/finishing editor on a one-hour series special examining the science behind haunted houses and Halloween-themed entertainment. Contributed to the overall format, look, and pacing of the program.

ICE COLD GOLD (ANIMAL PLANET/DISCOVERY): SEASONS 1 – 2 Supervising editor/story producer on the first two seasons of a one-hour docu-reality series following a group of American prospectors on their search for riches in Greenland. Responsible for creating workable story lines with compelling dramatic beats from generalized outlines Additional tasks included fine cutting and finishing duties. Edited numerous cold open segments.

SNOOP DOGG’S FATHER HOOD (E! ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION) Lead editor on half-hour celeb-reality comedy series. Top rated show on E!. Story producer on the second season of the show. Responsible for creating workable story lines with compelling dramatic/comedic beats from generalized outlines. Edited numerous tease/supertease/“next on” segments.

CHEF WANTED WITH ANNE BURRELL (FOOD NETWORK): SEASONS 1 – 3 Lead editor/story producer on the first three seasons of a one-hour competition reality series featuring celebrity chef Anne Burrell. Top rated show on Food Network. Responsible for creating workable story lines with compelling dramatic beats from generalized outlines. Edited numerous supertease segments. Contributed to the overall format, look, and pacing of the entire series. Additional tasks included fine cutting and finishing duties.

HORSEPLAYERS (ESQUIRE NETWORK)

Lead & finishing editor/story producer on the pilot episode of a one-hour docu-reality series following a group of professional horse racing gamblers. Responsible for creating workable story lines with compelling dramatic/comedic beats from generalized outlines. Key contributor to the overall format, look, and pacing of the show. Created the opening title sequence and all graphical elements used throughout the show. Additional tasks included fine cutting and finishing duties.

COMING HOME (LIFETIME)

Editor/story producer on the second season of the popular one-hour reality series documenting military family reunions. Lead b-story editor. RESTAURANT STAKEOUT (FOOD NETWORK)

Editor/story producer on the first season of a one-hour hidden-camera process/expose reality series. Editing responsibilities required the creation of compelling dramatic/comedic reality scenes from generalized multi-camera surveillance camera footage. Contributed to the overall format, look, and pacing of the entire series. ULTIMATE EXPEDITION (YOUTUBE RED)

Editor/story producer on the first season of an action-adventure docu-series featuring notable YouTube personalities. Responsible for creating workable story lines with compelling dramatic beats from generalized outlines. NOW EAT THIS! WITH ROCCO DISPIRITO (TRIBUNE BROADCASTING) Editor/story producer on the first season of a half-hour syndicated cooking and nutrition show featuring celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito. Contributed to the overall format, look, and pacing of the entire series. Edited all “coming up”/“next on” segments. Created the opening title sequence and all graphical elements used throughout the show. Researched and wrote all factoids used throughout each show. Additional tasks included fine cutting and finishing duties (including supervising all sound mixes). CHASING UFOs (NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL)

Editor/story producer on the first season of a one-hour investigative docu-reality paranormal series. Responsible for creating workable story lines with compelling dramatic beats from generalized outlines. Edited multiple supertease segments. Contributed to the overall format, look, sound design, and pacing of the entire series. Additional tasks included editing numerous re-creation/re-enactment segments per episode, fine cutting, and finishing duties. Lead editor on the sixth episode of the season.

SWIPE RIGHT (GAME SHOW NETWORK)

Lead & finishing editor/story producer on the pilot episode of a half-hour dating show. Key contributor to the overall format, look, and pacing of the show. MUST LOVE KIDS (TLC)

One-hour docu-reality dating series about single moms. Editor/story producer on the first season of the show. Responsible for crafting compelling episodes from generalized outlines. Edited numerous tease segments.

MY EXTREME ANIMAL PHOBIA (ANIMAL PLANET)

Editor/story producer on a one-hour first season docu-reality series showcasing the journey of patients trying to overcome their acute fear of animals. Responsible for creating workable story lines with compelling dramatic beats from generalized outlines. Contributed to the overall format, look, sound design, and pacing of the entire series. Edited multiple supertease segments. Lead editor on the third episode of the series. STARTING STRONG (SPIKE)

Editor on a half-hour reality series following the trials and tribulations of prospective U.S. Army recruits. Editing responsibilities required the creation of compelling reality scenes as well as visually engaging action montage vignettes. Additional tasks included fine cutting and finishing duties (including color correction and audio mixing). MARLEY AFRICA ROAD TRIP (DISCOVERY/BBC)

Editor/story producer on a one-hour documentary series chronicling reggae star Ziggy Marley’s motorcycle road trip through South Africa during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Responsible for creating workable story lines with compelling dramatic/ comedic beats from generalized outlines. Contributed to the overall format, look, and pacing of the entire series. Lead editor on the first two episodes of the series. SUNDAY BEST (BET)

Offline editor and colorist on the third season of a one-hour gospel-themed competition reality series. Edited all multi-camera “audition” and “live” performance segments, numerous feature packages/montage vignettes, and multiple supertease/“next on”/“coming” up segments per episode. Lead editor on the “quarterfinal” episode of the series. Responsibilities also included color correction for broadcast. SECRET WORLDS (TRAVEL CHANNEL)

One-hour docu-reality series dealing with archeological myths and exotic locales. Editor on the pilot/first season of the show. Responsible for designing the overall format, look, and dramatic pacing of the show.

REVEALED: ANATOMY OF A RECOVERY (DISCOVERY)

Editor on a one-hour documentary program analyzing the destruction of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami mega-disaster and the ensuing relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts that took place in its wake. Responsibilities also incorporated fine cutting and finishing duties (including color correction and reformatting). MASTER OF THE MIX (BET)

Editor/story producer on the premier season of a half-hour competition reality series showcasing the search for the world’s best turntablist/DJ. Duties included creating the overall format, look, and pacing of the show. Also responsible for creating workable story lines with compelling dramatic/comedic beats from generalized outlines. Edited tease/supertease/“next on” segments, as well as network promos for the show. RED BULL BC ONE (MTV)

Editor on a half-hour program covering the long-running annual international breakdancing competition. Responsible for editing pre-recorded eight camera feeds of sixteen different dance battles, all OTF interview segments, and a five-minute feature piece introducing viewers to the history of the subculture. Responsibilities also included color correction and audio sweetening/mixing. RED BULL AIR RACE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (FOX SPORTS NET) One-hour six-episode sports program covering the renowned international aerial acrobatics race series. Editor on the 2009 edition of the series. Responsible for editing pre-recorded ten camera feeds of ten different races per episode and giving the show a

“live event” look and feel. Created and edited between 5-7 different feature packages per episode. Edited numerous tease/supertease segments for each episode, as well as various promo pieces for the show. Responsibilities also included color correction and audio sweetening/mixing.

SPORT SCIENCE (FOX SPORTS NET/NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL) One-hour sports-reality series. Editor on the pilot/first season of the show. Contributed to the overall format, look, and pacing of the entire series. Helped create the opening title sequence and graphical themes used throughout the show. Edited numerous tease/supertease/“next on” segments. Responsible for all sound design. Edited all CGI segments. Nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Editing in 2008. THE BENDERS CIRCUIT (MC MEDIA)

Lead & finishing editor/story producer on a ninety-minute documentary featuring the burgeoning “circuit bender” electronic music movement in Los Angeles and abroad. Responsible for creating workable story lines with compelling dramatic beats from generalized outlines. Key contributor to the overall aesthetic look and feel of the film. Responsible for all fine cutting and finishing duties. NFL TOTAL ACCESS (NFL NETWORK)

Half-hour daily live news/entertainment show covering the National Football League. Editor/story producer on numerous feature pieces covering various NFL-related topics and personalities. Responsibilities also included audio sweetening and color correction on all feature pieces.

NFL GAMEDAY SUNDAY (NFL NETWORK)

Four-hour weekly news/entertainment program covering the National Football League. Editor/story producer on numerous feature pieces covering various NFL-related topics and personalities. Responsibilities also included audio sweetening and color correction on all feature pieces.

URBAN WARRIOR (VERSUS)

One-hour sports-themed competition-reality series showcasing extreme fitness events held at iconic locales throughout the world. Editor/story producer on the pilot episode of the show. Responsible for designing the overall format, graphical style, and pacing of the show.

DAVID E. TALBERT PRESENTS: STAGE BLACK (TV-ONE)

Half-hour competition reality show about aspiring actors. Editor on the pilot/first season of the show. Responsible for creating the overall format, look, and pacing of the show. Edited numerous tease/supertease/“next on” segments. LONG FORM DVD / DOCUMENTARY

ZAKK WYLDE’S BLACK LABEL SOCIETY (EAGLE VISION): THE EUROPEAN INVASION ZAKK WYLDE’S BLACK LABEL SOCIETY (EAGLE VISION): SKULLAGE DAVID E. TALBERT PRESENTS (EDMONDS ENT.): LOVE IN THE NICK OF TYME ROXY SAINT (STAR BLUE TV): THE UNDERGROUND PERSONALITY TAPES ELLEE VEN (HOT SAUCE): LIVE AT THE MINT

ELLEE VEN (HOT SAUCE): 11X ELLEE VEN

MUSIC VIDEO

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY (ENTERTAINMENT ONE MUSIC/UNIVERSAL): OVERLORD DRAGONFORCE (ROADRUNNER/UNIVERSAL): THE LAST JOURNEY HOME BLACK LABEL SOCIETY (EAGLE ROCK): NEW RELIGION

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY (ROADRUNNER/UNIVERSAL): BLOOD IS THICKER THAN WATER ELLEE VEN (HOT SAUCE): YOU CAN BUY ME

MIKE EPPS (NAPPTOWN RECORDS): GOIN’ BACK TO INDIANA BIG TUCK w/ SLIM THUG (DSR/UNIVERSAL): TUSSLE

PAUL WALL w/ MIKE JONES (SWISHAHOUSE/ATLANTIC): THEY DON’T KNOW MIKE JONES w/ BIG MOE (SWISHAHOUSE/ASYLUM): FLOSSIN’/SCREW DAT CRIME MOB (BME/UNIVERSAL): I’LL BEAT YO AZZ

THE BLED (VAGRANT/UNIVERSAL): THE LAST AMERICAN COWBOY ZAKK WYLDE’S BLACK LABEL SOCIETY (ARTEMIS): IN THIS RIVER ZAKK WYLDE’S BLACK LABEL SOCIETY (ARTEMIS): FIRE IT UP ZAKK WYLDE’S BLACK LABEL SOCIETY (ARTEMIS): SUICIDE MESSIAH DJ SWAMP (DECADENT): PLASTIC SURGERY

ELLEE VEN (HOT SAUCE): JUST FOR LOVE

ROXY SAINT (STAR BLUE TV): HUMANS

ROXY SAINT (STAR BLUE TV): REBEL

ROXY SAINT (STAR BLUE TV): WHATEVER

ROXY SAINT (STAR BLUE TV): ANOTHER FACE

ELLEE VEN w/ DJ SWAMP (HOT SAUCE): WASTED

ELLEE VEN w/ DJ SWAMP (HOT SAUCE): LIFT ME UP

ELLEE VEN w/ DJ SWAMP (HOT SAUCE): UNCOVER YOU

ELLEE VEN w/ DJ SWAMP (HOT SAUCE): WHERE THESE ROADS WILL LEAD ROXY SAINT w/ QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE (SIMPLE FLY): FIRECRACKER COOLIO (PROFILE): MY ‘64

MANKIND LIBERATION FRONT (EDEL/SONY): WARM STRONG NUMB COMMERCIAL PROMO & TRAINING

DORITOS (FRITO-LAY/SNACK STRONG PRODS.): THE QUEST ULTIMATE SURVEILLANCE (TMS): VOLUME ONE: THE BASICS CALIFORNIA TAN (CAL TAN INC.): SMART SELLING

HOT WHEELS (MATTEL): HOT WHEELS WORLD RACE

HOT WHEELS (MATTEL): MY HOT WHEELS

HEWLETT PACKARD (HEAVEN/IMAGEWORKS): POWER OF INVENTION OSMOSIS JONES (WARNER BROS.): MARKETING PROMO

KAWASAKI (BOZELL): GREEN BLURS

EASTPAK (HARDLINE/THREE DOT): PAK HEAD

MGE (HEAVEN): FEEL THE HEAT

LIVE CONCERT VISUALS

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY: WORLD TOUR 2010 – 2011 (ENTERTAINMENT ONE MUSIC) SHORT FORM

SPORTS IN 60 (SPRINT EXCLUSIVE ENTERTAINMENT)

THE DAILY BUZZ (SPRINT EXCLUSIVE ENTERTAINMENT)

WHAT’S HOT (SPRINT EXCLUSIVE ENTERTAINMENT)

WHAT’S NEW (SPRINT EXCLUSIVE ENTERTAINMENT)

WHAT’S HAPPENING (SPRINT EXCLUSIVE ENTERTAINMENT)

THE SOCIAL (SPRINT EXCLUSIVE ENTERTAINMENT)

THE BRO SHOW (SPRINT EXCLUSIVE ENTERTAINMENT)

CHICK CHAT (SPRINT EXCLUSIVE ENTERTAINMENT)

UPCOMING MOVIES (SPRINT EXCLUSIVE ENTERTAINMENT)

SOFTWARE

AVID MEDIA COMPOSER, ADOBE PREMIERE PRO, FINAL CUT STUDIO (FINAL CUT PRO, DVD STUDIO PRO, COMPRESSOR, COLOR, SOUNDTRACK PRO, MOTION & LIVETYPE), AVID PRO TOOLS, APPLE LOGIC STUDIO,, ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS, ADOBE PHOTOSHOP, ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR.



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