Award-winning Senior Video Editor with 20+ years of experience in broadcast, social and digital post-production. Mastery in promos, trailers, features, highlights, teases and campaigns, including long and short-form content—including documentaries—for major networks such as Turner Broadcasting, Warner Bros. Discovery, and ESPN. Specializing in strong storytelling with advanced technical mastery, capable of leading projects from concept through final delivery. Highly collaborative, deadline-driven, and recognized for creativity, precision, and delivering world-class content under fast-paced deadlines.

Adam Starks

Award-winning Senior Video Editor with 20+ years of experience in broadcast, social and digital post-production. Mastery in promos, trailers, features, highlights, teases and campaigns, including long and short-form content—including documentaries—for major networks such as Turner Broadcasting, Warner Bros. Discovery, and ESPN. Specializing in strong storytelling with advanced technical mastery, capable of leading projects from concept through final delivery. Highly collaborative, deadline-driven, and recognized for creativity, precision, and delivering world-class content under fast-paced deadlines.

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Award-winning Senior Video Editor with 20+ years of experience in broadcast, social and digital post-production. Mastery in promos, trailers, features, highlights, teases and campaigns, including long and short-form content—including documentaries—for major networks such as Turner Broadcasting, Warner Bros. Discovery, and ESPN. Specializing in strong storytelling with advanced technical mastery, capable of leading projects from concept through final delivery. Highly collaborative, deadline-driven, and recognized for creativity, precision, and delivering world-class content under fast-paced deadlines.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Video Editor at Time Warner • Turner Broadcasting • Warner Bros. Discovery• TNT • NBATV
September 29, 2008 - October 1, 2025
Senior Video Editor at WGCL-TV / WANF (CBS Affiliate)
January 2, 2006 - September 26, 2008
Video Editor at ESPN
January 5, 2004 - September 12, 2008
Senior Video Editor / Producer at Time Warner (Turner Broadcasting / WBD)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2025
Led end-to-end post-production for promos, trailers, topicals, and long-form segments (ranging from 0:05 to 30:00) from concept through final delivery. Interpreted briefs, structured narratives, selected music, compiled sound beds, edited picture, integrated graphics, performed color and audio design, and executed quality control for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms. Edited broadcast, digital, and social content for Inside the NBA, NBA TV, NBA.com, WNBA, NCAA, MLB, PGA, and Bleacher Report with tight deadlines. Administered long-form content including full shows and one-hour documentaries while cutting trailers and :15, :30, and 1:00 promos for broadcast. Led multi-project post-production workflows, managing timelines, assets, and revisions, ensuring brand guidelines and broadcast standards. Collaborated with producers, directors, and stakeholders to translate concepts into polished content with consistent storytelling, pacing, and audience engagement. Oversaw color correcti
Senior Video Editor / Producer at WGCL-TV / WANF (CBS Affiliate)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Sole editor for The Better Morning Show, producing entertainment, lifestyle, and news content for broadcast and digital platforms. Edited packages, features, VO/SOTs, and full-show elements ranging from 0:15 to 5:00 minutes; contributed to top-rated status and year-over-year audience growth through high-quality storytelling and timely delivery. Delivered accurate, high-quality edits under strict daily deadlines, efficiently managing multiple projects and revisions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – Mass Communications (Television Production) at Claflin University
August 2, 1999 - May 29, 2003

Qualifications

CableFax Trailer Award for "Allen Iverson: The Answer" documentary trailer
July 6, 2016 - June 7, 2016
Emmy Nomination for editorial work on "The Dream Team" trailer
June 12, 2012 - June 13, 2012
Emmy SportsCener
January 1, 2006 - January 2, 2006

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Telecommunications