I am a creative and detail-oriented video editor with a BA in Film Studies and Production, experienced in short films, commercial content, and animated broadcast series. I am fluent in industry-standard software and fast-paced workflows, and I thrive on turning raw footage into cinematic content that connects with audiences. With a strong sense of visual rhythm and a collaborative mindset, I bring both technical skill and storytelling instinct to every project. I enjoy shaping narratives through pacing, rhythm, and visual continuity, and I excel in cross-department collaboration and remote workflows.

Daniel Hynds

I am a creative and detail-oriented video editor with a BA in Film Studies and Production, experienced in short films, commercial content, and animated broadcast series. I am fluent in industry-standard software and fast-paced workflows, and I thrive on turning raw footage into cinematic content that connects with audiences. With a strong sense of visual rhythm and a collaborative mindset, I bring both technical skill and storytelling instinct to every project. I enjoy shaping narratives through pacing, rhythm, and visual continuity, and I excel in cross-department collaboration and remote workflows.

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I am a creative and detail-oriented video editor with a BA in Film Studies and Production, experienced in short films, commercial content, and animated broadcast series. I am fluent in industry-standard software and fast-paced workflows, and I thrive on turning raw footage into cinematic content that connects with audiences.

With a strong sense of visual rhythm and a collaborative mindset, I bring both technical skill and storytelling instinct to every project. I enjoy shaping narratives through pacing, rhythm, and visual continuity, and I excel in cross-department collaboration and remote workflows.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Editor at JAM Media
July 1, 2024 - October 28, 2025
Collaborated with storyboard artists to construct animatics aligned with the director’s vision; created and refined sound design, ambient effects, and integrated custom music in collaboration with a composer; built and rendered edits to varying technical specifications for internal review, external assessment and final delivery.
Junior Video Editor at JAM Media Belfast
July 1, 2024 - October 28, 2025
Worked with external animatic providers to apply visual/audio pickups and implement revisions; integrated creative and technical notes from directors and studio leads; assisted in narrative pacing and trimming edits to meet platform timing requirements; delivered polished renders for internal review, external assessment and broadcast delivery.
Video Editor at Queens University Belfast
May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Listen In – Editing, Sound Recording, Voice Acting; managed a 7-person crew and led editing, sound, and colour to final delivery using DaVinci Resolve.
Video Editor at Nerve Centre Belfast
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Goblins – Edited short with sound design and colour grading to meet director’s vision using Avid Media Composer; Cola – Edited short focusing on tone and pacing.
Video Editor at Goblins (Nerve Centre / Belfast)
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Delivered edit, sound design, and grade using Avid Media Composer to reflect the director’s vision.
Video Editor at Cola
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021
Edited short using Avid Media Composer with focus on tone and pacing.
Team Leader at The Co-op Food
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Overseeing and harmonising departmental and team operations; delegating tasks; addressing and resolving complex customer issues and queries.
Remote Video Edit Intern at The Social Talks
March 1, 2024 - October 28, 2025
Cut news and entertainment segments independently to broadcast standards; coordinated with anchors and editorial leads via Google Workspace.
Remote Video Editor at Friday Night Counter-Attack
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Maintained a fast turnaround on weekly edits for a football podcast; created bespoke motion graphics consistent with brand identity; designed custom thumbnails.
Remote Video Editor at LoveCelebrant
March 1, 2023 - March 1, 2023
Crafted cinematic wedding showreels tailored to client branding; led efficient communication from first draft through to final delivery.
Video Editor at Nerve Centre Belfast
March 1, 2021 - October 28, 2025
Edited animated short in collaboration with Nerve Centre & NI Screen; semi-finalist at Cosmopolitan Film Festival of Tokyo 2022.
Assistant Editor at JAM Media Belfast
July 1, 2024 - October 28, 2025
Collaborated with storyboard artists to construct animatics aligned with the director’s vision; created and refined sound design, ambient effects, and integrated custom music; built and rendered edits to varying technical specifications for internal review, external assessment and final delivery.
Video Editor at Listen In (project at Queens University Belfast)
May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Edited, sound recorded and colored a Belfast-based project; led editing, sound and colour to final delivery for Listen In, coordinating a multi-crew workflow using DaVinci Resolve.
Video Editor at Goblins
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Editing, sound design, and colour grading to meet director’s vision; delivered final edit for review and delivery.
Video Editor at Nerve Centre Belfast
March 31, 2021 - March 31, 2021
Edited animated short in collaboration with Nerve Centre & NI Screen; project semi-finalist at Cosmopolitan Film Festival of Tokyo 2022.
Video Editor (Intern) at The Social Talks
March 31, 2024 - March 31, 2024
Cut news and entertainment segments independently to broadcast standards; coordinated with anchors and editorial leads via Google Workspace.
Video Editor (Freelance) at Friday Night Counter - Attack
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Maintained a fast turnaround on weekly edits for a football podcast; created bespoke motion graphics consistent with brand identity; designed custom thumbnails for a YouTube channel reaching 800k+ views.
Video Editor at LoveCelebrant
March 31, 2023 - March 31, 2023
Crafted cinematic wedding showreels tailored to client branding; led efficient communication from first draft through to final delivery.
Team Leader at The Co-op Food Belfast
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Overseeing and harmonising departmental and team operations; delegating tasks to subordinates; addressing and resolving complex customer issues and queries.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Film Studies and Production at Queens University, Belfast
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
A Level at Wallace High School, Lisburn, Belfast
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Film Studies and Production at Queen's University Belfast
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
A Levels at Wallace High School, Lisburn
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail