I'm a versatile editor and colorist specializing in post-production for film, television, and streaming. I deliver award-winning work by building efficient workflows, overseeing teams, and ensuring meticulous mastering, archiving, and delivery. I've led teams on feature docs for HBO/Max, worked on Sundance selections and national broadcasts, and collaborated closely with producers and directors to realize strong storytelling through polished editorial, color, and graphics.

Jesse Spencer

I'm a versatile editor and colorist specializing in post-production for film, television, and streaming. I deliver award-winning work by building efficient workflows, overseeing teams, and ensuring meticulous mastering, archiving, and delivery. I've led teams on feature docs for HBO/Max, worked on Sundance selections and national broadcasts, and collaborated closely with producers and directors to realize strong storytelling through polished editorial, color, and graphics.

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I’m a versatile editor and colorist specializing in post-production for film, television, and streaming. I deliver award-winning work by building efficient workflows, overseeing teams, and ensuring meticulous mastering, archiving, and delivery.

I’ve led teams on feature docs for HBO/Max, worked on Sundance selections and national broadcasts, and collaborated closely with producers and directors to realize strong storytelling through polished editorial, color, and graphics.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Editor / Post Supervisor at Tones and Chords Productions - HBO / MAX
June 1, 2024 - September 9, 2025
Led the edit for the feature documentary Stevie Van Zandt: Discipline, guiding a creative team and post-production workflow. Oversaw editorial decisions, color, audio, and VFX coordination while managing schedules and stakeholder feedback.
Post Supervisor at Dogpatch Films - Stripe
March 1, 2022 - September 9, 2025
Led a team of eight editors to produce 90 minutes of streamcast programming for Stripe's quarterly meetings, coordinating editorial and graphics across segments.
On-Site Video Editor / Coordinator at Nintendo of America - E3 Pavilion
May 31, 2019 - September 8, 2025
Edited the feature Documentary "Stevie van Zandt: Disciple"
Channel Post Supervisor at Teaching Channel
March 1, 2012 - September 9, 2025
Designed and managed post-production workflows for educational programming; supervised editors, ensured timeliness, and maintained broadcast standards for online and distance-learning content.
Editing Instructor at Academy of Art University
May 1, 2012 - September 9, 2025
Instructor teaching post-production using Avid Media Composer; created lesson plans, syllabi, and assessments; mentored students through practical editing projects.
Online Video Editor / Colorist at KQED
May 1, 2008 - September 9, 2025
Finished editing for the science program Quest; responsible for final picture and audio and ensuring PBS delivery standards.
Senior Video Editor at Video Arts, Inc.
January 1, 2008 - September 9, 2025
High-end editing and finishing for corporate, industrial, commercial, and independent films; SD/HD/file conform, color correction, and preparation for broadcast, festival releases, and tape-to-film transfers.
Editor & Post Supervisor at Self-Employed (Independent Contractor)
January 1, 1996 - Present
Delivered post-production services for award-winning films, Sundance selections, and national broadcasts. Collaborated with producers and directors to design efficient post workflows, supervised editing and color pipelines, and advised on mastering, archiving, and contractual compliance to ensure broadcast-ready deliverables.
Independent Contractor — Editor & Post Supervisor at Self-Employed
January 1, 1996 - Present
Delivered post-production services for Academy Award–winning films, Sundance selections, and national broadcasts. Collaborated with producers and directors to design efficient post workflows. Advised on mastering, archiving, and contractual compliance.
Lead Editor / Post Supervisor at Tones and Chords Productions – HBO / MAX
June 1, 2024 - September 9, 2025
Led editing and post workflow for high-profile feature documentaries; managed a creative team and streamlined post-production processes for a top-tier network project Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple.
Post Supervisor at Dogpatch Films – Stripe
March 1, 2022 - September 9, 2025
Led a team of eight editors to produce 90 minutes of streaming programming for Stripe's quarterly meetings.
On-Site Video Editor / Coordinator at Nintendo of America – E3 Pavilion
June 1, 2019 - September 9, 2025
Created large-scale video projections for interactive exhibits and coordinated multimedia elements to promote Nintendo games at E3.
Channel Post Supervisor at Teaching Channel
March 1, 2012 - September 9, 2025
Designed and managed the build-out of three interconnected edit suites and trained a five-person post-production team.
Online Video Editor / Colorist at KQED
May 1, 2008 - September 9, 2025
Edited and color-corrected online video content for science programming, ensuring PBS-delivery compliance.
Senior Video Editor at Video Arts, Inc.
January 1, 2008 - September 9, 2025
High-end editing and finishing for corporate, industrial, and independent films; prepared projects for broadcast, festival release, and tape-to-film transfer.
Editor & Post Supervisor at Self-Employed (Independent Contractor)
January 1, 1996 - Present
Delivered post-production services for Academy Award-winning films, Sundance selections, and national broadcasts. Collaborated with producers and directors to design efficient post workflows. Consulted on best practices for mastering, archiving, and contractual compliance.
Lead Editor / Post Supervisor at Tones and Chords Productions - HBO/MAX
June 30, 2024 - September 9, 2025
Lead Editor for the feature documentary Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple. Managed a creative team and oversaw all post-production workflows for a high-profile feature.
Post Supervisor at Dogpatch Films - Cherry Productions - STRIPE
March 31, 2022 - September 9, 2025
Led a team of 8 editors to produce 90 minutes of streamcast programming for STRIPE's quarterly meetings.
On-Site Video Editor / Coordinator at Nintendo of America - E3 Pavilion
June 30, 2019 - September 9, 2025
Created and installed large-scale video projections for interactive exhibits. Coordinated multimedia elements for immersive environments promoting Nintendo games.
Channel Post Supervisor at Teaching Channel
March 31, 2012 - September 9, 2025
Designed and managed the buildout of three interconnected edit suites. Developed hiring and training practices for a 5-person post-production team.
Editing Instructor at Academy of Art University, San Francisco
May 31, 2012 - September 9, 2025
Instructor for 2 courses teaching post production using Avid Media Composer platform. Created lesson plans, developing syllabi, and creating evaluations for grading students.
Online Video Editor / Colorist at KQED
May 31, 2008 - September 9, 2025
Finishing editor for the science magazine program Quest. Responsible for final picture and audio, and adherence to PBS compliant deliverables.
Senior Video Editor at Video Arts, Inc. San Francisco
January 30, 2008 - September 8, 2025
High end Editing and Finishing video post production. SD/HD/File conform, color correction for corporate, industrial, commercial, and independent films. Preparation for Broadcast, Festival Release, and Tape- to-Film transfer.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Tulane University
September 9, 1986 - September 9, 1990

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet