Hi, I’m Kai Stay-Newton, a freelance video editor and post-production specialist based in the United Kingdom. I’m known for dynamic, efficient editing across YouTube-scale projects and traditional entertainment, delivering fast-turnaround content with high retention for comedy sketches, video essays, multi-cam podcasts, interviews, and documentary features. I thrive in cross-timezone collaboration, using DaVinci Resolve and the Adobe Creative Suite as my core tools, and I take projects from brief to delivery with a focus on clear communication and quality. I’m always eager to learn new workflows and tools to keep delivering polished, engaging work for clients.…

Kai Stay-Newton

Hi, I’m Kai Stay-Newton, a freelance video editor and post-production specialist based in the United Kingdom. I’m known for dynamic, efficient editing across YouTube-scale projects and traditional entertainment, delivering fast-turnaround content with high retention for comedy sketches, video essays, multi-cam podcasts, interviews, and documentary features. I thrive in cross-timezone collaboration, using DaVinci Resolve and the Adobe Creative Suite as my core tools, and I take projects from brief to delivery with a focus on clear communication and quality. I’m always eager to learn new workflows and tools to keep delivering polished, engaging work for clients.…

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Hi, I’m Kai Stay-Newton, a freelance video editor and post-production specialist based in the United Kingdom. I’m known for dynamic, efficient editing across YouTube-scale projects and traditional entertainment, delivering fast-turnaround content with high retention for comedy sketches, video essays, multi-cam podcasts, interviews, and documentary features.

I thrive in cross-timezone collaboration, using DaVinci Resolve and the Adobe Creative Suite as my core tools, and I take projects from brief to delivery with a focus on clear communication and quality. I’m always eager to learn new workflows and tools to keep delivering polished, engaging work for clients.

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Podcast Editor and Sound Mixer at Unusually Tall Stories LTD.
October 1, 2024 - Present
Video Editor for Streamyard Live Podcasts for "Mark Stay's Creative Differences". Providing a comprehensive, efficient cutdown of the Livestream into an Entertaining YouTube Upload and well mixed and mastered Audio Edition for all audio-first Podcast Sites. Additional Graphics, Intros and Outros are also created to bookend each episode, along with Social Media Clips from the episodes to boost engagement online.
Cinematographer, Director of Photography and Film Editor at Pest Control Series
August 10, 2024 - Present
On-Set Videography for a Pilot Episode of the "Pest Control" Series. Professionally Conducted Cinematography and Photography Direction on a multi-day shoot. Efficient Video Editing for the film's narrative and providing Behind-the-Scenes videography for Bonus Content.
Contracted Video Editor and Motion Graphics at TurboPunch LTD.
March 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Narrative Video Editing for Comedy Sketches, Motion Graphics, Animation, Podcast Editing and General Multimedia Production for YouTube Content and Advertisements.
2D Animator at BrodyAnimates
January 1, 2024 - Present
2D Animation for Storytime Animation Videos for YouTube
EPK and Behind-The-Scenes Interviews at Warner Brothers & Cornerstone Media
October 10, 2020 - January 1, 2023
On-Set EPK (Electronic Press Kit) work for the Theatrical Horror Film "Unwelcome". Comprehensive and Professionally Conducted Interviews of Cast and Crew, alongside on-set videography that captured the film being made.
Video Editor & Animator at Eddache
June 1, 2020 - Present
Freelance Video Editing for YouTube Video Essays. Providing small motion graphic animation and 2D Animation for fun segments of the videos.
Independent Creator & Freelance Editor at Studio Pastry
January 1, 2019 - Present
Dynamic and highly efficient video editor with extensive experience across the YouTube landscape and traditional entertainment. Edited and post-produced content spanning comedy sketches, video essays, multi-cam podcasts, celebrity interviews, and documentary features. Managed end-to-end projects from rough cut to final export, maintaining brand voice and meeting tight deadlines. Employed DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Creative Suite to deliver high-quality outputs with clear cross-timezone communication.

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