English Basic Te Reo Māori. I am a passionate freelance video editor with 10+ years experience and have worked alongside many production companies, not only in the television industry but with corporate businesses and content creators also. I love challenges and to upskill and learn more; but most of all, I am hardworking and always bring 110% to complete any task at hand.…

Michelle Lee

English Basic Te Reo Māori. I am a passionate freelance video editor with 10+ years experience and have worked alongside many production companies, not only in the television industry but with corporate businesses and content creators also. I love challenges and to upskill and learn more; but most of all, I am hardworking and always bring 110% to complete any task at hand.…

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English Basic Te Reo Māori. I am a passionate freelance video editor with 10+ years experience and have worked alongside many production companies, not only in the television industry but with corporate businesses and content creators also.

I love challenges and to upskill and learn more; but most of all, I am hardworking and always bring 110% to complete any task at hand.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Māori
Advanced

Work Experience

Editor at Freelancer
January 1, 2018 - June 7, 2025
Worked on various projects including Native Ride, Hoiho S2, Tui Teka's Trail with Kapu-Ti Productions; Waiata Nation S1, Autaia Haka Theatre, Under The Whariki S2 with Mauri Media; The Ring Ins S3, Whaikōrero S2, Hakanation with Enter The Dragon Ltd; social media content for Koniahi Productions, Sports NZ, and Katuku Gaming; and a Māori movement fitness series with Adrenaline Group Ltd. Roles involved video editing, content creation, and storytelling for television and corporate clients.
Senior Editor for Pūkana and Music Video Editor at Cinco Cine Film Production Ltd
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2017
Held senior editing roles for television series Pūkana and various music video projects. Responsibilities included managing post-production, editing visuals and audio, and ensuring delivery of compelling media content.
Editor at Freelancer
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2025
Worked as a freelance video editor from 2018 to 2025, collaborating with production companies to edit a variety of works including television series (Native Ride, Waiata Nation, The Ring Ins), social media content for multiple clients (Koniahi Productions, Sports NZ, Katuku Gaming), fitness series, and more. Responsibilities included offline and online edits, fast turnaround of projects, storytelling through video editing, and producing content across genres such as documentary, drama, and comedy.
Senior Editor, Music Video Editor at Cinco Cine Film Production Ltd
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2017
Served as Senior Editor for the TV show Pūkana and worked as a music video editor from 2011 to 2017. Responsibilities included video editing, managing post-production workflows, and collaborating with producers and directors to deliver polished music videos and television content.
Editor at Freelancer
January 1, 2018 - April 24, 2025
Worked on various productions including Native Ride, Hoiho S2, Tui Teka’s Trail with Kapu-Ti Productions; Waiata Nation S1, Autaia Haka Theatre, Under The Whariki S2 with Mauri Media; The Ring Ins S3, Whaikōrero S2, Hakanation with Enter The Dragon Ltd; social media content for Koniahi Productions, Sports NZ, Katuku Gaming; and Māori movement fitness series with Adrenaline Group Ltd. Delivered offline and online edits, social media content, storytelling, and fast turnaround projects.
Senior Editor / Music Video Editor at Cinco Cine Film Production Ltd
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2017
Served as Senior Editor for Pūkana and worked on music video editing projects, contributing creative editing skills and post-production expertise.
Freelance Video Editor at Various including Kapu-Ti Productions, Maori Media, Koniahi Productions, Sports NZ, Katu Ku Gaming, Adrenaline Group Ltd
January 1, 2018 - Present
Worked on multiple projects including Native Ride, Hoiho S2, Tui Teka’s Trail, WAIATA Nation S1, Autaiha Haka Theatre, Under The Whariki S2, The Ring Ins S3, Whaikōrero S2, and Hakanation. Produced social media content and edited Maori movement fitness series as well as sports and gaming content. Demonstrated ability to work on diverse video projects across television, digital, and content creation platforms.
Senior Editor / Music Video Editor at Cinco Cine Film Production Ltd
December 31, 2017 - August 16, 2025
Edited music videos and other video content for the company from 2011 to 2017, contributing to creative post-production processes.
Freelance Video Editor at Various - including Kapu Ti Productions, Mauri Media, Koniahi Productions, Sports NZ, Katu Ku Gaming, Adrenaline Group Ltd
January 1, 2011 - Present
Provided professional freelance video editing services for over 10 years, working on a wide range of projects including TV series, music videos, social media content, fitness series, and corporate productions. Collaborated closely with production companies such as Kapu Ti Productions, Mauri Media, Sports NZ, and others, contributing to projects like Native Ride, Tui Teka's Trail, Waaita Nation, and Maori movement fitness series. Responsible for offline and online editing, fast turnaround deliveries, storytelling, and social media content creation.
Senior Editor at Cinco Cine Film Production Ltd
December 31, 2017 - August 26, 2025
Senior editor for Pūkana music videos from 2011 to 2017, managing editing workflows, video post-production, and collaborative creative direction to achieve high quality outputs for Maori music and cultural productions.
Senior Editor at Cinco Cine Film Production Ltd
January 1, 2017 - October 12, 2025
Senior Editor on Pukana music video projects.
Editor at Kapu Ti Productions Ltd
January 1, 2025 - October 12, 2025
Editor for Kapu Ti Productions Ltd; worked on various projects.

Education

Diploma at South Seas Film & Television School
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Diploma in Video Editing at South Seas Film & Television School
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Diploma at South Seas Film & Television School
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Diploma in Video Editing at South Seas Film & Television School
January 1, 2010 - August 16, 2025
Diploma in Video Editing at South Seas Film & Television School
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Diploma in Video Editing at South Seas Film & Television School
January 1, 2010 - October 12, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Professional Services, Other, Education

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