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I’m Jake Koesen, a driven editor with over a decade of post-production experience across animation, scripted live action, unscripted interviews, and promotional material.
I’ve collaborated with industry-leading directors and producers on acclaimed properties, delivering high-quality editorial work for clients across animation, television, and digital media.
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Work Experience
Production Services Specialist at Experience XR Extreme Reach
September 1, 2024 - PresentVersioning short and long form advertisements for a variety of clients. Lead for white-glove client DraftKings, communicating directly to address notes and needs when versioning spots for linear, web and social platforms. Creating upwards of 90+ versions at times. Creating clean versions of music videos (censoring explicit content) and formatting for social platforms.
Picture Editor at Corus Entertainment (Nelvana)
March 1, 2018 - March 1, 2024Assemble, edit, and lock animatics of long form content using Storyboard Pro. Collaborate with Director, Assistant Director, and crew to address client notes from Nickelodeon, Disney, Mattel, and Discovery. Colour editing; work with 2D and 3D content; assemble plays/animatics from playblast to final takes; screen with crew to address notes and QC issues; export outputs as needed. Edited in-house Nelvana shorts and output digital masters to Sony HDCAM SR Tapes via VTR and FCP. Projects include Barney’s World, Corn and Peg, Hotel Transylvania: The Series, Esme & Roy, The Hamsters of Hamsterdale, Bakugan, Bravest Warriors, The Remarkable Mr. King, Thomas and Friends, Ollie’s Pack, D.N.Ace, Nelvana Shorts.
Picture Editor at Rolling Pictures
June 1, 2022 - November 1, 2023Picture Editor for Bakugan (Spin Master), adapting the Japanese Master for the domestic audience. Trim, extend, and edit scenes in collaboration with Creative Producer; cut trailers for web and Netflix; assemble and bridge episodes with 'previously on' segments; create custom graphics to fill time and maintain TRT; created the show opener for the latest Bakugan season; inserted directed 'score trackers' and lifted clips from masters for social/web platforms.
Seasonal Editor at The Hollywood Reporter
September 1, 2016 - September 1, 2022Edited multi-camera interviews with celebrities and directors of premiere films in a fast-paced environment. Addressed producer notes and outputted a cut within tight windows; produced upwards of 30 videos over a weekend including social media formatted versions.
Assistant Editor at Yowza! Animation
March 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021Animatic assembly within Premiere Pro.
Assistant Editor at Portfolio Entertainment
May 1, 2017 - October 1, 2017Assistant Editor for Doomsday Brothers (English and French), assembling and editing animated content; contributed to Doomsday Brothers and other projects.
Assistant Editor at Portfolio Entertainment
April 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020Assistant Editor for projects including Doomsday Brothers; contributed to other animation/content workflows during 2020–2020 period.
Videographer & Editor at Gillian V & Co.
November 1, 2012 - February 1, 2013Produced, shot and edited corporate and home & lifestyle content for various clients; shot with Sony XDCAM; edited with Final Cut Pro.
Editor at Toon Goggles
August 1, 2016 - July 1, 2017Editor for 10-episode children’s series The Magic Academy; Editor of internal sizzle reels; edited Talk with Taydyn – red carpet interviews for kids.
Editor/Assistant Editor at Sinking Ship Entertainment
February 1, 2014 - May 1, 2016Edited multiple Playdate episodes (live action with puppeteers); edited Parka – interstitial about Parks Canada (animated with live action); edited Dino Dan YouTube content; assisted on Annedroids, Oddsquad, Chirp, Giver, Bookaboo with dailies, assemblies, syncing, and conforming projects.
Intern at Much/ M3/ MTV
September 1, 2013 - December 1, 2013Edited internal content for producer review; assisted with broadcast assets (disclaimers); archived departmental footage and promo spots; on-set production assistance; participated in weekly creative idea pitches.
Production Services Specialist at XR EXTREME REACH
September 1, 2024 - PresentLead for versioning short and long-form advertisements for a variety of clients; served as the lead for the 'white glove' DraftKings account; coordinated with DraftKings to address notes and needs during versioning for linear, web, and social platforms, sometimes delivering 90+ versions; created clean versions of music videos with censoring for social formats.
Intern at MUCH/ MTV
September 1, 2013 - December 1, 2013Edited internal content for producers; assisted with broadcast assets and disclaimers; archived departmental footage; on-set production assisting; contributed ideas at weekly meetings.
Mentor/Conversation Club Leader at Quest Language Studies
March 1, 2013 - June 1, 2013In charge of after-school Conversation Club; mentored diverse ESL students to improve English speaking proficiency; organized guided tours for students to iconic Toronto landmarks.
Education
Broadcasting and Film Advanced Diploma at Centennial College
September 1, 2011 - April 1, 2014Advanced Diploma in Broadcasting and Film at Centennial College
September 1, 2011 - April 1, 2014Qualifications
Donny Award – Best Editor
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026Donny Award – Best Editor (second award)
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026Donny Award – Best Editor
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
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