I'm a seasoned creative specializing in video editing. Known for shaping stories across tech, entertainment, and healthcare. Turning raw footage into compelling, high-impact content, from brand campaigns and product launches to live event storytelling and executive communications. With a sharp editorial eye and a deep understanding of pacing, tone, and audience, I transform complex ideas into clear, visually engaging narratives that drive results.…

Derek Jones

I'm a seasoned creative specializing in video editing. Known for shaping stories across tech, entertainment, and healthcare. Turning raw footage into compelling, high-impact content, from brand campaigns and product launches to live event storytelling and executive communications. With a sharp editorial eye and a deep understanding of pacing, tone, and audience, I transform complex ideas into clear, visually engaging narratives that drive results.…

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I’m a seasoned creative specializing in video editing. Known for shaping stories across tech, entertainment, and healthcare. Turning raw footage into compelling, high-impact content, from brand campaigns and product launches to live event storytelling and executive communications. With a sharp editorial eye and a deep understanding of pacing, tone, and audience, I transform complex ideas into clear, visually engaging narratives that drive results.

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Creative Producer at Abbott/Lingo
August 20, 2025 - January 20, 2026
End-to-end development of creative for a consumer-facing metabolic health brand, delivering 120+ multi-platform assets and driving a 32% lift in engagement across DTC channels. Led cross-channel production across DTC, CRM, paid social, and influencer content with 100% FDA/MLR compliance, accelerating delivery timelines by 25%. Collaborated with product, data science, medical/legal, and creative teams to streamline reviews and reduce revision cycles by 35%. Defined and implemented storytelling frameworks to simplify AI-driven biometric insights, improving consumer comprehension by 40% in A/B testing.
Senior Video Editor / Senior Video Producer at Confluent
December 20, 2022 - November 20, 2024
End-to-end video production; used Adobe Transcription & Caption tools for accurate subtitles; applied LUTs and basic color grading with Adobe Lumetri to maintain visual consistency; mentored junior editors; integrated AI-driven editing tools to streamline workflows, reducing post-production turnaround by 30%; led concept development and post-production workflows across projects.
Senior Video Editor / Senior Video Producer at VMware
November 20, 2021 - July 20, 2022
Mastered complex video compression/encoding for multiple platforms; collaborated with marketing to align video content with strategic objectives; applied advanced motion tracking and visual effects to boost engagement; sourced, curated, and synced music tracks while recording scratch audio to support tone, pacing, and narrative direction in early edits; led end-to-end video production and managed post-production workflows.
Senior Video Producer / Senior Video Editor, Engagement & Learning at Intuitive Surgical
July 20, 2015 - July 20, 2019
Directed end-to-end creative for enterprise education campaigns, internal conferences, and compliance launches. Enhanced consistency by managing all production timelines, stakeholder approvals, and asset deployment workflows.
Video Editor / Senior Video Producer at Confluent
December 20, 2022 - November 20, 2024
Directed end-to-end video production for a global data streaming platform; produced subtitled content to improve accessibility; applied LUTs and basic color grading; integrated AI-enabled editing tools to streamline workflows; led cross-functional collaboration to align on goals and managed post-production schedules.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Radio, Television, & Film Production at Clark Atlanta University
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026

Qualifications

Intuitive Surgical Project Management Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare
    paper 2025 Producers Reel

    This reel showcases a collection of high-energy storytelling and my versatility expertise in multi-media production. From directing top-tier talent to executing seamless live-action and photography shoots, I bring compelling narratives to life across entertainment, tech, and healthcare. With a sharp eye for detail, a passion for innovation, and a track record of delivering world-class content for industry leaders, this is production at its finest.