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.
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.
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.

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
    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.