Former Head writer for La Media Docena comedy sketch show. Video editor and content producer with 15 years of experience in post-production for YouTube, social media, and brand campaigns. Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro. Stand Up Comedian, actor and voice-over actor. Experienced in managing end-to-end podcast production pipelines. Bilingual English/Spanish (C2).

JavierMedina

Former Head writer for La Media Docena comedy sketch show. Video editor and content producer with 15 years of experience in post-production for YouTube, social media, and brand campaigns. Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro. Stand Up Comedian, actor and voice-over actor. Experienced in managing end-to-end podcast production pipelines. Bilingual English/Spanish (C2).

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Former Head writer for La Media Docena comedy sketch show.
Video editor and content producer with 15 years of experience in post-production for YouTube, social media, and brand campaigns. Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro.
Stand Up Comedian, actor and voice-over actor.
Experienced in managing end-to-end podcast production pipelines.
Bilingual English/Spanish (C2).

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Medical VRI interpreter at AMN Healthcare
August 15, 2023 - January 7, 2025
Delivered real-time bilingual interpretation in clinical settings — a high-stakes environment demanding precision, active listening, composure under pressure, and unconditional client focus. • Managed sensitive, confidential information with strict HIPAA-equivalent protocols, building deep trust with both medical teams and patients during emotionally complex interactions. • Demonstrated exceptional ability to read situations quickly, adapt communication style to context, and maintain warmth and professionalism in high-pressure, real-time conversations
Creative Director and Video Editor at La Media Docena / Rating21
March 10, 2015 - March 17, 2020
Directed and edited multi-platform video campaigns for Banco Nacional, ADOC, and FIFCO — overseeing creative from brief to final delivery for TV and digital channels. Scripted, storyboarded, and edited content with direct focus on performance metrics; presented concepts and feedback to C-level stakeholders. Coordinated production teams and briefed editors with precise, actionable direction at each stage of the post-production pipeline. Managed social media content strategy and community management, developing familiarity with platform-specific formats, trends, and audience behavior.
AI-Integrated Video Editor & Creative Director at Independent / Freelance
July 8, 2014 - Present
Delivered end-to-end post-production for podcast formats — editing raw recordings into structured long-form episodes with intro/outro insertion, segment headers, ad placements, and audio cleanup across regular weekly release cycles. Produced high-volume short-form clips from long-form source material for Reels, YouTube Shorts, and TikTok, extracting key moments, writing on-screen text overlays, and calibrating pacing for platform-specific retention. Built and maintained reusable editing templates and workflows that reduced per-episode turnaround without compromising output consistency. Designed thumbnails and video graphics using Photoshop and Canva for national and international clients including PNUD, FIFCO, Subway, and Panadol. Applied motion graphics and animated title sequences via After Effects to elevate visual quality on marketing campaigns and branded content. Managed full podcast pipeline remotely: recording coordination, editing, mixing, and multi-platform distribution via async communication tools. Edited stand-up comedy video content — sharpening micro-timing, reaction shot selection, and audience engagement techniques directly applicable to hook-driven short-form formats.

Education

Bachelor in Philosophy and Philology at Universidad de Costa Rica
February 7, 2001 - November 15, 2006
Microsoft Certified Career Essentials in Generative AI at Microsoft Academy
June 2, 2026 - June 24, 2026

Qualifications

Microsoft Certified Career Essentials in Generative AI
June 21, 2026 - June 26, 2026
AI for Business Professionals
June 22, 2026 - June 26, 2026
Generative AI Overview for Project Managers (PMI)
June 25, 2026 - June 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Education, Professional Services, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Other
    FIFA World Cup CRT Bank VISA Card


    AI Characters
    Topic: 2026 FIFA World Cup + VISA credit card
    Created with Kling AI + edited in Adobe Premiere — Storyboard AI-assisted workflow with Claude.
    Voiceover: ElevenLabs AI
    Music: “Visa Cup Sprint” (Generated by Suno AI)