Los Angeles Post-Production
Resume:
Nathan Cheney
Producer Post-Production Lead Visual Media Specialist
Los Angeles, CA 916-***-**** *************@*****.*** Portfolio LinkedIn PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Producer/Editor & Post-Production Lead with 10+ years delivering branded content, broadcast segments, and global campaigns for top brands including Amazon, NBC, PEOPLE TV, Netflix, Nextdoor and Thermo Fisher. Expert in video editing, content strategy, and team leadership. Proven expertise in managing budgets up to $2M and producing 1,000+ broadcast and social segments. Track record of accelerating workflows, cutting costs, and creating content that drives millions of views and measurable ROI. CORE SKILLS
Video Editing & Post-Production: Adobe Premiere Pro (Advanced), After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Audition, Lumetri Color, Multi-Cam Editing, Color Correction, Quality Control, Final Delivery, Motion Graphics
Production Leadership: Budgeting ($50K-$2M), Vendor Negotiation, Scheduling, Crew Direction, Cross-Team Communication
Content Strategy: Social-first Campaigns (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram), Branded Storytelling, Celebrity Talent Direction, Analytics-Driven Rollouts, Go-to-Market Strategy, Campaign ROI Tracking Emerging Media & Technology: Generative AI (Google VEO, Gemini, Runway, ChatGPT, Adobe Firefly), Prompt Engineering, Virtual Production Tools
Asset & Workflow Management: Shared storage (NAS, Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, Aspera), Backup/Archive Systems, EDL/XML/AAF Handoffs, Salesforce, Asana, Monday, Airtable, Slack, Jira, Google Suite Cinematography & Live Production: DSLR, ENG, 4K and Mirrorless Cameras, Drones, GoPro, UGC, Large Format Cameras, LiveU, OBS, Wirecast, vMix, Broadcast Operations (Avid iNEWS, Zoom) Social Media & Design: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, Snapchat, LinkedIn, WordPress, Adobe Express, Canva, Figma, PowerPoint, Keynote
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Creative Producer/Editor (Freelance) Los Angeles, Oct 2023-Present
• Produced branded campaigns and live events including a 3-day tech conference (1,000+ attendees) and national political advocacy campaigns; delivered all assets under deadline and within budget.
• Negotiated with vendors and directed production crews of up to 30 people while streamlining post workflows, cutting delivery times by 15% across live events and social campaigns.
• Launched a video podcast and YouTube channel that amassed 500K+ views and 6K+ subscribers in its first week, leveraging analytics to optimize content rollout and sustain engagement growth.
• Directed and edited a branded YouTube series featuring celebrity talent; led cross-platform rollout that boosted client engagement by 10% and reinforced brand voice. Senior Producer Wooshii Creative Agency Los Angeles, Aug 2022-Sep 2023
• Led strategy and creative execution for clients including Amazon, Nextdoor, Thermo Fisher, and FabFitFun across digital and social-first campaigns.
• Directed cross-functional teams across 3 time zones to deliver culturally resonant video campaigns tailored for TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram, achieving measurable increases in reach and ROI.
• Produced branded and broadcast content with budgets from $50K–$2M, consistently delivering 10–15% under budget without compromising quality.
• Repurposed campaign assets for multi-platform distribution, maximizing audience engagement and campaign longevity.
Post-Production Producer/Editor PEOPLE TV Los Angeles, Aug 2020- Aug 2022
• Produced and edited 1,000+ video segments for broadcast and digital platforms, delivering 2–3 segments daily under a 7-hour turnaround deadline.
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• Supervised and trained the West Coast editorial team (5 editors), streamlining workflows that boosted team efficiency by 25% and accelerated delivery speed.
• Shaped editorial style across true crime, lifestyle, and human-interest programming, ensuring brand consistency across linear TV, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.
• Adapted broadcast content for social-first formats, increasing engagement and watch time across digital channels.
Director/Producer/Editor A Fatherless Generation Feature Documentary Oct 2014-Feb 2018
• Directed and produced a feature-length documentary selected for international film festival circuits; secured celebrity talent and managed production across multiple states.
• Oversaw budget, crew hiring, and post-production, ensuring on-time delivery of film festival submissions.
• Shaped narrative through structured interviews, cinematic reenactments, and integrated animation, resulting in strong critical reception and festival placements. Talent Assistant/Segment Producer NBC Access Hollywood & Access Daily Los Angeles, Oct 2011-Jul 2016
• Produced daily content for two national TV shows and a syndicated radio program, coordinating live talent logistics and on-air execution.
• Directed a team of interns/assistants (4 staff) while booking exclusive talent interviews and segments.
• Supported on-air talent in brand-building efforts, launching Beach Whiskey, American Harvest, and WheelsUp through integrated digital and broadcast campaigns. ADDITIONAL PROJECTS
• Field Producer Warner Bros. Talk Show Pilot Los Angeles 2021
• Lead Editor & Motion GFX Artist Genius Academy Los Angeles 2019
• Social Media Video Director (Freelance) Viacom MTV Cribs Los Angeles 2018
• Production Operations & Technical Lead (Contract) Netflix Los Angeles 2017
• Production Coordinator National Geographic Wild 2013 EDUCATION
B.F.A. in Cinema and Television (Producing) Columbia College Hollywood, Cum Laude, Los Angeles, CA CERTIFICATIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS
• Certified Adobe Content Creator 2025
• Google Cloud Certification: Intro to Generative AI 2025
• Sundance Feature Film Program, Semi-Finalist 2020
• Austin Film Festival Script Competition, Semi-Finalist 2020
• WE SCREENPLAY Diverse Voices, Finalist 2020
• Cine Gear Expo Film Series, Finalist Branded Commercial 2019
• Napa Valley Film Festival Artist-in-Residence 2018
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