Hi, I’m Carlos Palacios, a Video Editor and Creative Director with over five years of experience producing high-quality video content from concept to final delivery. I specialize in post-production, storytelling, color grading, and creating polished visual experiences that engage audiences while maintaining a professional tone. Throughout my career, I have managed the complete creative workflow for brands, creators, and independent productions, delivering more than 600 video projects across a variety of formats. My editing approach focuses on clarity, pacing, and audience engagement, ensuring content remains compelling without relying on excessive effects or fast-cut editing styles. I am proficient in Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve, with experience handling feedback-driven revision processes, remote collaboration, and deadline-focused production schedules. As a bilingual professional (English/Spanish), I am comfortable working with international teams and delivering content tailored to diverse audiences. I am particularly interested in projects involving education, leadership development, and professional training, where thoughtful editing and high production standards help create meaningful learning experiences. I bring a collaborative, data-driven approach to every project, leveraging analytics to optimize hooks, pacing, and platform-native formats for Shorts, Reels, and TikTok. I’m adept at leading end-to-end productions, coordinating creative concepts with clients, and delivering polished content that drives engagement and growth.

Carlos Palacios

Hi, I’m Carlos Palacios, a Video Editor and Creative Director with over five years of experience producing high-quality video content from concept to final delivery. I specialize in post-production, storytelling, color grading, and creating polished visual experiences that engage audiences while maintaining a professional tone. Throughout my career, I have managed the complete creative workflow for brands, creators, and independent productions, delivering more than 600 video projects across a variety of formats. My editing approach focuses on clarity, pacing, and audience engagement, ensuring content remains compelling without relying on excessive effects or fast-cut editing styles. I am proficient in Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve, with experience handling feedback-driven revision processes, remote collaboration, and deadline-focused production schedules. As a bilingual professional (English/Spanish), I am comfortable working with international teams and delivering content tailored to diverse audiences. I am particularly interested in projects involving education, leadership development, and professional training, where thoughtful editing and high production standards help create meaningful learning experiences. I bring a collaborative, data-driven approach to every project, leveraging analytics to optimize hooks, pacing, and platform-native formats for Shorts, Reels, and TikTok. I’m adept at leading end-to-end productions, coordinating creative concepts with clients, and delivering polished content that drives engagement and growth.

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Hi, I’m Carlos Palacios, a Video Editor and Creative Director with over five years of experience producing high-quality video content from concept to final delivery. I specialize in post-production, storytelling, color grading, and creating polished visual experiences that engage audiences while maintaining a professional tone.

Throughout my career, I have managed the complete creative workflow for brands, creators, and independent productions, delivering more than 600 video projects across a variety of formats. My editing approach focuses on clarity, pacing, and audience engagement, ensuring content remains compelling without relying on excessive effects or fast-cut editing styles.

I am proficient in Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve, with experience handling feedback-driven revision processes, remote collaboration, and deadline-focused production schedules. As a bilingual professional (English/Spanish), I am comfortable working with international teams and delivering content tailored to diverse audiences.

I am particularly interested in projects involving education, leadership development, and professional training, where thoughtful editing and high production standards help create meaningful learning experiences.

I bring a collaborative, data-driven approach to every project, leveraging analytics to optimize hooks, pacing, and platform-native formats for Shorts, Reels, and TikTok. I’m adept at leading end-to-end productions, coordinating creative concepts with clients, and delivering polished content that drives engagement and growth.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Content Creator / Community Manager at Jazzy Day Today (YouTube Channel)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Content creation: scripting, recording, lighting, editing, and publishing; community management: analytics, comments, and scheduling; YouTube and Shorts/Reels; niche-focused strategy for gaming, exploration, and lifestyle; multi-platform publishing and UGC content for brands.
Content Producer / Scriptwriter at Brolan
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Development of scripts and creative ideas for digital content; behind-the-scenes involvement in recording, direction and video production; content editing for multiple platforms and styles; collaboration with creative teams, talent and clients.
Content Creator / Producer / Editor (YouTube & Social Media) at Jazzzy Day Today (YouTube channel)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Creation of content including scripting, recording, lighting, editing and publishing; community management, metrics, comments, thumbnails and scheduling; produces horizontal YouTube videos and vertical Shorts/Reels/TikTok; strategies based on gaming, lifestyle and pop culture; analyzes metrics to optimize retention and reach.
Content Creator / Scriptwriter at Brolan
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Development of scripts and creative ideas for digital content; behind-the-scenes work in recording, directing and production; multi-platform content editing; collaboration with creative teams, talent and clients.
Freelance Video Editor at Self-employed / Freelance
June 1, 2021 - Present
Editing and producing long- and short-form videos; developing high-retention content strategies; delivering mobile-first videos optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube; collaborating remotely with clients; growing audience metrics (e.g., 626K+ views and 1,100+ subscribers); improving audience retention through hooks, subtitles, and pacing; content repurposing for multiple platforms; performance analysis and optimization.
Video Editor & Community Manager Intern at Brolan
April 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020
Edited short- and long-form content; scaled channels; generated 600K+ views; supported editing and publishing workflows for social media content; assisted audience engagement and content optimization using analytics; contributed to content creation for TikTok, Instagram and YouTube; performed retention and hook optimization; subtitle and pacing techniques; content repurposing; social media content strategy; community management; performance analytics.
Video Editor & YouTube Growth Specialist at Jazzy Day 2 Day
April 1, 2020 - Present
Edited long- and short-form videos for the Jazzy Day 2 Day YouTube channel, driving audience retention and growth through data-driven strategies and experimentation with pacing, hooks, captions, and thumbnails.
Video Editor | Content Specialist at Freelance
June 1, 2021 - Present
Created high-retention long-form and short-form videos for creators and brands; optimized for retention and engagement across TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube; collaborated with clients in remote setups; used analytics to iterate content strategies.
Video Editor & YouTube Growth Specialist at Jazzy Day 2 Day
April 1, 2020 - Present
Led content growth for YouTube channel, implementing data-driven strategies to boost views and engagement; created mobile-first video edits and optimized pacing for platform algorithms.
Video Editor & Content Specialist at Freelance
June 1, 2021 - Present
Edited short and long-form content for creators, artists and brands across multiple niches. Delivered mobile-first videos optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube. Generated 626,000+ views and grew a YouTube channel from 25 to 1,100+ subscribers. Created high-retention Shorts reaching 10K–16K+ views per video. Improved audience retention using hooks, subtitles and pacing techniques. Re-purposed long-form content into high-performing vertical formats; led content strategy and analytics; collaborated remotely with clients to craft performance-driven content plans for social media growth.
Freelance Video Editor & Creative Director at Self-employed
June 1, 2021 - Present
Scripted, directed, filmed and edited music videos for multiple recording artists; developed end-to-end concepts approved by clients. Produced a commercial brand video for Cabañas, handling concept, scripting, on-set direction, and full post-production.
Video Editor & Creative Director at Jazzy Day2Day (Independent Production)
April 1, 2020 - Present
Edit YouTube and social media content with retention-focused structure: hook, pacing, subtitles and platform-native formats (Shorts, Reels, TikTok). Lead end-to-end post-production pipeline including color, audio, lower thirds, and motion graphics.
Video Editor & Social Media Manager at Brolan
April 1, 2019 - May 31, 2020
Edited and managed YouTube and social media content; supported content optimization using platform analytics to improve audience retention; produced retention-driven openings for higher engagement.

Education

B.S. Criminology & Forensic Techniques at CLEU Universidad
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2017
Logic Pro — Course at Domestika
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026
Adobe Photoshop — Course at Domestika
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026

Qualifications

Voiceover / Doblaje
January 1, 2019 - December 10, 2025
Logic Pro — Course
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026
Adobe Photoshop — Course
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Professional Services