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Accomplished television video editor with extensive network and cable TV credits, and a background as an in-house advertising editor. Known for efficient delivery and strong story-producing skills, often producing high-quality content with limited executive revisions while meeting tight deadlines.…

David Velazquez

Video Editor, Story Producer, Assistant Editor, +1

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Accomplished television video editor with extensive network and cable TV credits, and a background as an in-house advertising editor. Known for efficient delivery and strong story-producing skills, often producing high-quality content with limited executive revisions while meeting tight deadlines.…

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Accomplished television video editor with extensive network and cable TV credits, and a background as an in-house advertising editor.

Known for efficient delivery and strong story-producing skills, often producing high-quality content with limited executive revisions while meeting tight deadlines.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Work Experience

Editor and story producer (docu-series) at TRULY ORIGINAL

October 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Edited and helped shape episodes for the Bravo docu-series Summer House and its Winter House spin-off. Performed fine editing and story producing, including radio cuts for network review.

Editor and story producer (Pillow Talk) at SHARP ENTERTAINMENT

October 1, 2019 - January 1, 2026

Editor and story producer for a riff-style reality show lampooning parent series (90 Day Fiancé). Produced story-focused edit decisions and supported fast turnaround for network/cable review, while maintaining the program’s visual style and pacing.

Pilot and series editor (Chef Bootcamp) at LEFT / RIGHT PRODUCTIONS

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020

Editor on Chef Bootcamp for Food Network. Worked on the pilot and series as the program evolved, supporting pacing, structure, and story emphasis for struggling-chef mentorship format.

Editor / story producer (Pati’s Mexican Table) at FRANK.

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021

Worked on the Emmy-nominated and James Beard Award–winning PBS series Pati’s Mexican Table, including story producing duties. Wrote VO narration and condensed hours of raw footage into broadcast-ready episodes.

Editor at NBC UNIVERSAL

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

Editor on syndicated series Crazy Talk, Maury, and Trish a. Created clip visual style and pacing for Crazy Talk and was commended and promoted to lead editor. Wrote and edited cold open teases for Maury.

Editor at CBS CORPORATION

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013

Editor on The Late Show with David Letterman. Completed multiple vignettes under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Editor at SCRIPPS NETWORK

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016

Food Network and The Cooking Channel editor across multiple series including 30 Minute Meals with Rachel Ray, Everyday Italian with Giada De Laurentiis, and Restaurant Impossible with Robert Irvine.

News editor at ABC NEWS

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008

Edited a wide variety of news packages for 20/20 and Primetime Live.

Editor at WORKING DOG PRODUCTIONS

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012

Edited multiple Cooking Channel series including Beringer Great Steak Challenge (Jamie and Bobby Deen) and The Perfect 3. Completed the PBS documentary Your Life, Your Money featuring Donald Faison and Russell Simmons (Emmy nomination for excellence in broadcast journalism).

Editor at ATLAS MEDIA CORP.

January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006

Completed episodes for Food Network series Top 5 and Behind The Bash starring Giada De Laurentiis. Also served as editor on Young, Sexy, &… for the WE channel and It Could Happen Tomorrow for The Weather Channel. Created visual styles and served as lead editor for multiple series using Adobe After Effects compositing tools.

Ripomatics / brand videos / pitch reels (Online Editor & Assistant Editor implied) at McCANN ERICKSON WORLDGROUP

January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2008

Completed ripomatics, brand videos, and pitch reels for Manhattan-based advertising. Collaborated directly with Creative Directors on new ad campaign concepts for established brands including MasterCard, Coca-Cola, and Verizon.

Online Editor / Assistant Editor at MANHATTAN TRANSFER / EDIT

January 1, 1994 - January 1, 2001

Online editor (2000–2001) completing episodes of GTV’s Dancesport, Fox Family’s Real Scary Stories, and HBO’s Sex & The City. Facilitated the transition of Sex & The City from traditional online room to a complete non-linear system using Avid Symphony. Edited the two-minute open for CBS broadcast of Super Bowl XXXV. Assistant online editor (1994–2000) supporting broadcast finishing and preparation including Cosby (CBS), Oz (HBO), and Homicide (NBC).