I'm Malique Daniels, a editor and Georgia State University alumna with a BA in Film & TV. I specialize in documentary storytelling and have contributed to acclaimed projects including the NAACP Image Award-winning American Symphony, The Big Payback, and The BMF Documentary: Blowing' Money Fast (S1+ S2). I thrive on navigating complex archival workloads and building versatile, industry-standard workflows across editorial platforms, collaborating closely with directors to shape narrative. Portfolio: itsmalique.com. I lead with curiosity and attention to detail, excel in fast-paced environments, and enjoy mentoring teammates as we craft compelling stories that resonate with audiences.

Malique Daniels

I'm Malique Daniels, a editor and Georgia State University alumna with a BA in Film & TV. I specialize in documentary storytelling and have contributed to acclaimed projects including the NAACP Image Award-winning American Symphony, The Big Payback, and The BMF Documentary: Blowing' Money Fast (S1+ S2). I thrive on navigating complex archival workloads and building versatile, industry-standard workflows across editorial platforms, collaborating closely with directors to shape narrative. Portfolio: itsmalique.com. I lead with curiosity and attention to detail, excel in fast-paced environments, and enjoy mentoring teammates as we craft compelling stories that resonate with audiences.

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I’m Malique Daniels, a editor and Georgia State University alumna with a BA in Film & TV. I specialize in documentary storytelling and have contributed to acclaimed projects including the NAACP Image Award-winning American Symphony, The Big Payback, and The BMF Documentary: Blowing’ Money Fast (S1+ S2). I thrive on navigating complex archival workloads and building versatile, industry-standard workflows across editorial platforms, collaborating closely with directors to shape narrative. Portfolio: itsmalique.com.

I lead with curiosity and attention to detail, excel in fast-paced environments, and enjoy mentoring teammates as we craft compelling stories that resonate with audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Junior Editor at Jigsaw
July 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025
Led a team of assistant editors, overseeing task assignment and technical troubleshooting to maintain a seamless project workflow. Partnered with the Director to refine clip selections and execute precise music cue changes. Managed sequence preparation, high-volume archival swaps, and the creation of essential graphics.
Additional Editor at Our Time Projects
September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Supported the production of an NAACP Image Award-winning film through archival research and material organization. Assembled rough cuts and stringouts to facilitate the narrative development process. Collaborated directly with the primary edit team to craft and refine pivotal scenes.
Assistant Editor at Jigsaw
October 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022
Managed the ingestion and organization of over 3,000 archival clips to support a complex historical narrative. Created groups and dailies within Avid Media Composer to streamline the editorial process. Transcoded 4K/8K interview footage using DaVinci Resolve and prepared timelines for final conforming.
Editor at LM Film Collective
December 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Structured complex narratives by weaving together verité footage, interviews, and archival material to drive character-forward storytelling. Crafted scenes and montages that balanced story context with emotional impact.
Editor at IBC Group
April 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Edit digital series covering world news with a fast-paced, engaging style. Collaborate with a team of editors simultaneously to meet tight weekly deadlines.
Editor at Condé Nast
September 1, 2020 - November 1, 2021
Produced up to 1.5 hours of content in Premiere Pro for major titles including Vogue, Allure, and Glamour. Executed precise editorial notes via Frame.io within strict delivery windows.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Film & Video (Concentration in Entertainment Media Management) at Georgia State University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2017

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education