Video Editor Social Media

MATTHEW ALSON THORNBURY

Flower Mound, TX ***** • **********@*****.*** • 213-***-****

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SUMMARY

Emmy-winning Senior Video Editor and post-production specialist with 15+ years of experience crafting educational and emotionally engaging content across broadcast, digital, and social platforms. Expert in transforming complex topics into compelling narratives through advanced editing, motion graphics, VFX, and sound design. Proven leader in managing creative teams and workflows to deliver content that inspires, informs, and captivates. Deeply passionate about science communication, wildlife conservation, and creating content that connects deeply with diverse audiences. CORE COMPENTENCIES

Narrative Video Editing (Long-form & Short-form) • Motion Graphics/VFX (2D/3D, After Effects, Cinema 4D, Blender) • Communication and Storytelling • Sound Design & Audio Mixing • YouTube, TikTok, IG, Facebook Optimization • Color Grading

(Premiere & DaVinci Resolve) • Team Leadership & Creative Direction • Post-Production Workflow Management • Encoding, Delivery & Multi-Platform Export

EXPERIENCE

Comarkco, Senior Creative

Feb 2025 - Present

Edited and produced high-performing UGC-style video content for paid media across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Created original motion graphics and sound mixes, aligning with brand guidelines while innovating new visual styles. Collaborated with cross-functional teams on storytelling that increased viewer retention and CTR on ads. Pillar 4 Media, Senior Video Editor

Nov 2021 - Jan 2025

Led end-to-end post-production for long-form educational and branded YouTube content. Increased channel views by 300% in 6 months through editorial strategy and visual storytelling. Designed graphics packages and visual templates to enhance clarity of health/science-related content. Supervised editors and freelancers; built scalable post workflows ensuring high creative standards and efficient delivery.

City of Lewisville, Video Specialist

Sep 2018 - Nov 2021

Produced programming for public broadcast and digital channels, translating policy and municipal updates into audience-friendly video content. Directed live-stream events and helped plan major AV infrastructure upgrades. Supported multiple departments, managing scheduling, scripting, and post.

Tribune Broadcasting, Producer/Editor

Oct 2012 - Sep 2018

Created over 3,000 branded and editorial segments for national broadcast, partnering with brands like Disney and Marvel. Produced visual content from concept to final delivery, including scripting, graphics, and editing. Led team of editors and camera operators for daily production cycles.

Sally Beauty Holdings, Media Production Specialist 2008 - 2012

Delivered internal and consumer-facing video content, including educational training videos and promotional campaigns. Developed branded graphics, trailers, and DVD authoring for distribution. Freelance

Jan 2001 - Present

Edited and designed visual assets for documentaries, films, national ads, and music videos. Produced over 120 music videos and supported post workflows for clients across education, entertainment, and science. EDUCATION

University of Southern California

Cinema/Television: Critical Studies • 2001-2005

Dean's List, Spring 2003

Only undergraduate to have film selected for broadcast on TrojanVision (2001-2005) One class needed for BA (Japanese III remaining)

Carmel High School

Academic Honors, National Honor Society • 2000

SKILLS

Software: Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Audition, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Cinema4D, Blender, DaVinci Resolve, Nuke, CapCut, Logic

Expertise: Color grading, 2D & 3D animation, compositing, rotoscoping, motion tracking, audio post, encoding & format optimization

Content Types: Long-form YouTube, short-form social, branded content, explainer videos, live broadcast, documentary, music videos

HONORS & AWARDS

Gold and Silver honors at the 2022 Davey Awards for Editing and General Documentary Recognized by the Telly Awards with multiple distinctions (2020, 2022) for visual storytelling and media innovation Lone Star Emmy Award winner (2016) for excellence in regional broadcasting and video content creation

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