I'm a versatile video editor with 20+ years of experience crafting engaging, story-driven content across broadcast, digital, and podcast platforms. I'm skilled in multi-camera editing, audio synchronization, and long-form storytelling, delivering polished, conversational video content for top brands and networks.\n\nI'm proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, blending editorial precision with narrative intuition to bring authentic dialogue and emotion to life. I'm available for in person or hybrid collaboration in New York City.…

Daniel Stephens

I'm a versatile video editor with 20+ years of experience crafting engaging, story-driven content across broadcast, digital, and podcast platforms. I'm skilled in multi-camera editing, audio synchronization, and long-form storytelling, delivering polished, conversational video content for top brands and networks.\n\nI'm proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, blending editorial precision with narrative intuition to bring authentic dialogue and emotion to life. I'm available for in person or hybrid collaboration in New York City.…

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I’m a versatile video editor with 20+ years of experience crafting engaging, story-driven content across broadcast, digital, and podcast platforms. I’m skilled in multi-camera editing, audio synchronization, and long-form storytelling, delivering polished, conversational video content for top brands and networks.\n\nI’m proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, blending editorial precision with narrative intuition to bring authentic dialogue and emotion to life. I’m available for in person or hybrid collaboration in New York City.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Editor at Direct Agents
October 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Edited long-form explainers and conversational content for internal use. Balanced multiple camera angles and audio sources to ensure natural pacing and clarity. Integrated light color correction, EQ balancing, and graphics for cohesive storytelling. Delivered fast-turnaround content optimized for social and streaming platforms.
Video Editor at Paramount / ViacomCBS
September 1, 2017 - January 1, 2023
Cut doc-style shorts and talk-format segments for NFL on Nickelodeon, JoJo Siwa, and That Girl Lay Lay. Built narrative structure and dialogue rhythm across multi-camera and long-form pieces. Collaborated with producers and sound teams to maintain tonal consistency and audience engagement. Adapted edits for YouTube and broadcast, ensuring seamless pacing and flow.
Video Editor at Definition 6
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2017
Edited branded videos for Facebook, Coca-Cola, and Sesame Workshop. Worked on many low budget documentaries. Managed multi-camera footage and layered audio tracks, ensuring clarity in conversational sequences. Worked closely with creative directors to deliver polished stories under tight deadlines.
Video Editor / Night Manager at Creative Bubble
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Edited narrative-driven promos and marketing content for HBO, AMC, and Nickelodeon. Oversaw multiple simultaneous edits, maintaining consistency across audio and visual channels.

Education

B.A. Communications (Radio/TV/Film) at Rowan University
December 31, 1994 - May 1, 2000

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    uniE608 GE Optima
    An introduction video for GE's new mini MRI Machine video explainervideo advert videoeditor…
    uniE608 Warframe Rino
    A clip from a much longer explainer video going into the advantages of different characters from the video game Warframe video explainervideo videoeditor…
    uniE608 DistroKid User Generated Content - Straub
    A User Generated ad created in German for the music distribution company DistroKid video videoeditor…
    uniE608 Direct Agents Year End Reel
    A Sizzle reel for an Agency video explainervideo videoeditor…
    uniE608 Kids Choice Sports
    A Music Video I cut for Nickelodoes Kids Choice Sports video videoeditor…
    uniE608 That Girl Lay Lay - Day in the life
    A Short segment of a documentaries I cut for the show That Girl Lay Lay video videoeditor…
    uniE608 Elmo's World Skin
    Guess what Elmo's thinking about today? Elmo wants to see a clip about Skin. He opens the door. In this video, children applying lotion, washing, and doing other things with their skin. There is also a clip about Elbows and Knees.…
    uniE608 Coke Truck
    How is Coca-Cola going to follow up on the viral success of its “Happiness Machine video? How about by driving a giant red truck full of happiness around Rio de Janeiro? Their new Coca Cola Happiness Truck campaign looks like another instant viral video for the soda company.…