Hi, I’m Martin Kelly. I’m a multi-disciplined editor with over 14 years of industry experience, working across branded content, documentary, film, television, promos and music videos. I’m proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Avid Media Composer, and I enjoy leading teams and shaping creative delivery from concept to final cut. I’ve led post production departments, built cloud sharing systems, and managed freelance editor resources for global teams. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and love mentoring colleagues to tell engaging stories that resonate with audiences.

Martin Kelly

Hi, I’m Martin Kelly. I’m a multi-disciplined editor with over 14 years of industry experience, working across branded content, documentary, film, television, promos and music videos. I’m proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Avid Media Composer, and I enjoy leading teams and shaping creative delivery from concept to final cut. I’ve led post production departments, built cloud sharing systems, and managed freelance editor resources for global teams. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and love mentoring colleagues to tell engaging stories that resonate with audiences.

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Hi, I’m Martin Kelly. I’m a multi-disciplined editor with over 14 years of industry experience, working across branded content, documentary, film, television, promos and music videos. I’m proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Avid Media Composer, and I enjoy leading teams and shaping creative delivery from concept to final cut.

I’ve led post production departments, built cloud sharing systems, and managed freelance editor resources for global teams. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and love mentoring colleagues to tell engaging stories that resonate with audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Video Editor at Beehive Productions Ltd
September 1, 2023 - Present
• Editing videos for a range of clients.
Lead Video Editor at LADbible Group
February 1, 2021 - September 30, 2023
• Editing branded content for online. • Technical lead for Post Production. • Line managing the video editing team. • Managing freelance editor resource. • Scheduling internal and freelance edit resource. • Booking freelance resource. • Providing technical assistance and logistics to the Production team. • Technical lead on cloud sharing system for company used globally.
Senior Video Editor at LADbible Group
June 1, 2019 - January 31, 2021
• Editing branded content for online. • Managing the video editing team. • Providing technical assistance and logistics to the Production team. • Technical lead on setting up cloud sharing system for company to be rolled out globally.
Video Editor at LADbible Group
June 4, 2018 - May 31, 2019
• Editing branded content for online.
Video Editor at Pulse Films
November 1, 2017 - June 3, 2018
• Offline editing short and long form projects for TV and online using Premiere and Avid; • Creating cutdown versions of existing material; • Creating reels. Selected Editor Credits: - Nikon '4 Weddings', 2018 (online editor) - Rude Boy: The Trojan Records Story Trailer, 2018 - Real Ting From Barking, 2018 - The Astronaut Trailer, 2018 - Rock and Roll Series Trailer, 2017 - Rock and Roll 'Worship' Trailer, 2017 - Rock and Roll 'Excess' Trailer, 2017 - Rock and Roll 'Poetry' Trailer, 2017 - Rock and Roll 'Love' Trailer, 2017 - Rock and Roll 'Pain' Trailer, 2017 - Faultlines, 2017 (online editor) - Elton John The Cut: Call To Action, 2016 - Elton John The Cut: Rocket Man Inspiration, 2016 - Elton John The Cut: Bennie and the Jets Inspiration, 2016 - Elton John The Cut: Tiny Dancer Inspiration, 2016
Senior Edit Assistant at Pulse Films
September 1, 2016 - October 31, 2017
• Offline editing short form projects; • Assisting in offline edits; • Creating cutdown versions of existing material; • Creating reels; • Creating EDLs and AAFs; • First point of call for the Editors; • Responsible for assisting in all parts of the post production process from ingesting new material to prepping for final playouts; • Creating digital media files using Avid, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Media Encoder and DaVinci Resolve; • Transcoding various video and audio file types; • Uploading files to FTPs for clients to download; • Sole point of contact for post; • Scheduling editors, edit suites and equipment; • Quoting and invoicing for all work done in post-production.
Founder/Editor at Beehive Productions
October 1, 2023 - Present
Editing a variety of projects on a freelance basis. Clients include Bloomberg, Bauer Media Group, Fraser Group, and Goalhanger Podcasts, among others.
Lead Editor at LADbible Group
February 1, 2021 - October 1, 2023
Editing a variety of branded and original content for online and social media. Technical lead for Post Production. Managing the Commercial Video Editing team. Booking and managing freelance editor resource. Scheduling internal and freelance edit resource. Providing technical assistance and logistics to the Production team. Technical lead on cloud sharing system for company used globally.
Senior Editor at LADbible Group
June 1, 2019 - February 1, 2021
Editing branded and original content for online and social media. Line managing the edit team. First point of contact for Production and Creative departments for technical issues regarding edits. Technical lead on setting up cloud sharing system for company to be rolled out globally.
Editor at LADbible Group
June 1, 2018 - June 1, 2019
Editing a variety of branded content for online and social media.
Editor at Pulse Films
November 1, 2017 - June 1, 2018
Edited in-house across TV and online content for clients and the company. Music promos, documentaries, teasers/trailers and branded content. Created cutdowns and marketing reels using Premiere Pro and Avid.
Tecnico de Sonido at AudioProjects
November 1, 2014 - November 1, 2015
Dub recording for a variety of programming including documentary and children’s using Pro Tools. Audio editing dub records using Pro Tools - trimming audio, track laying. Producing translated scripts - formatting, proof-reading to check for spelling and grammar as well as language nuance. Liaising with clients and actors to book and schedule jobs. Project managed large children’s animation client - first port of call for all enquiries, organising work flow, quote estimations, uploading/downloading material from FTPs, checking files and tapes.
Edit Assistant at The Farm Group
July 1, 2011 - May 1, 2013
First point of call for the Editors and Mixers. Responsible for assisting in all parts of the post production process. Ensuring material is legal for broadcast. Running clones and dubs using various tape formats. Creating digital media files using Avid, Nucoda Film Master, Content Agent, and Digital Rapids. Standard converting HD and SD material using HD Alchemist and SD Alchemist. Playing material out to tape using Avid, Nucoda Film Master and Content Agent. Setting up HD CAMS R, HD CAM, Digibet and Beta SP decks for play-in and playback. Transcoding various video and audio file types. Uploading files to FTPs for clients to download. Quoting and invoicing for post.
Librarian at The Farm Group
November 1, 2010 - July 1, 2011
Librarian
Freelance Runner at The Farm Group
February 1, 2010 - November 1, 2010
Freelance runner supporting production teams and editors.
Intern at Wise Buddah
May 1, 2009 - September 1, 2009
Intern assisting production teams; supported post and editing work.
Producer at Kemet FM
January 1, 2009 - May 1, 2009
Producer for radio programming; coordinating production tasks and schedules.
Intern at Somethin’ Else
August 1, 2008 - October 1, 2008
Intern assisting in production.
Founder/Editor at Beehive Productions, London UK
October 1, 2023 - Present
Editing a variety of projects on a freelance basis. Clients include Bloomberg, Bauer Media Group, Fraser Group, and Goalhanger Podcasts, among others.
Lead Editor at LADbible Group, London UK
February 1, 2021 - October 31, 2023
Editing a variety of branded and original content for online and social media. Technical lead for Post Production. Managing the Commercial Video Editing team. Booking and managing freelance editor resource. Scheduling internal and freelance edit resource. Providing technical assistance and logistics to the Production team. Technical lead on cloud sharing system for company used globally.
Senior Editor at LADbible Group, London UK
June 1, 2019 - February 28, 2021
Editing a variety of branded and original content for online and social media. Line managing the edit team. First point of contact for Production and Creative departments for technical issues regarding edits. Technical lead on setting up cloud sharing system for company to be rolled out globally.
Editor at LADbible Group, London UK
June 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019
Editing a variety of branded content for online and social media.
Editor at Pulse Films, London UK
November 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018
Working across various projects In-House both for clients and the company. Music Promo, Documentary, Teasers/Trailers & Branded Content. Offline editing short and long form projects for TV and online using Premiere and Avid. Creating cutdown versions of existing material. Creating reels for marketing purposes.
Senior Edit Assistant at Pulse Films, London UK
September 1, 2016 - November 30, 2017
Assisting in offline edits. Creating cutdown versions of existing material. Creating reels for marketing purposes. Creating EDLs and AAFs. First point of call for the Editors. Responsible for assisting in all parts of the post production process. Transcoding various video and audio file types. Uploading files to FTPs for clients to download. Sole point of contact for post. Scheduling editors, edit suites and equipment. Quoting and invoicing for all work done in post-production.
Tecnico de Sonido at AudioProjects, Barcelona Spain
November 1, 2014 - November 30, 2015
Dub recording for a variety of programming including documentary and children’s using Pro Tools. Audio editing dub records using Pro Tools - trimming audio, track laying. Producing translated scripts - formatting, proof-reading to check for spelling and grammar as well as language nuance. Liaising with clients and actors to book and schedule jobs. Project managed large children’s animation client - first port of call for all enquiries, organising workflow, quote estimations, uploading/downloading material from FTPs, checking files and tapes.
Edit Assistant at The Farm Group, London UK
July 1, 2011 - May 31, 2013
First point of call for the Editors and Mixers. Responsible for assisting in all parts of the post production process. Ensuring material is legal for broadcast. Running clones and dubs using various tape formats. Creating digital media files using Avid, Nucoda Film Master, Content Agent, and Digital Rapids. Standar d converting HD and SD material using HD Alchemist and SD Alchemist. Playing material out to tape using Avid, Nucoda Film Master and Content Agent. Setting up HD CAM S R, HD CAM, DigibetA and Beta SP decks for play-in and playback. Transcoding various video and audio file types. Uploading files to FTPs for clients to download. Scheduling editors, edit suites and equipment. Quoting and invoicing for all work done in post-production.
Librarian at The Farm Group, London UK
November 1, 2010 - July 31, 2011
Librarian.
Freelance Runner at The Farm Group, London UK
February 1, 2010 - November 30, 2010
Freelance runner supporting post-production teams.
Intern at Wise Buddah, London UK
May 1, 2009 - September 30, 2009
Internship supporting production/post-production teams.
Producer at Kemet FM, Nottingham UK
January 1, 2009 - May 31, 2009
Producer role.
Intern at Somethin’ Else, London UK
August 1, 2008 - October 31, 2008
Internship supporting production/post-production teams.

Education

Sociology BA Hons at University of Leeds
September 1, 2005 - July 31, 2008
BA (Hons) Sociology at University of Leeds
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026
A Levels at Bilborough College, Nottingham
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026
GCSEs at Christ the King, Nottingham
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026
BA (Hons) Sociology at University of Leeds
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026
4 A Levels at Bilborough College, Nottingham
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026
10 GCSEs at Christ the King, Nottingham
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other
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