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Hi, I’m Matthew Horsman, a seasoned video editor based in Halifax, Canada. I specialize in performance-focused ad campaigns and social content, using DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro to deliver polished videos on tight timelines. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals and am comfortable working in remote teams to hit project goals. I take a detail-oriented approach, blending strong storytelling with precise color, audio, and graphics work. I value collaboration, ethical AI-assisted scripting, and continually exploring new editing techniques to boost engagement and storytelling impact.…Hi, I’m Matthew Horsman, a seasoned video editor based in Halifax, Canada. I specialize in performance-focused ad campaigns and social content, using DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro to deliver polished videos on tight timelines. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals and am comfortable working in remote teams to hit project goals. I take a detail-oriented approach, blending strong storytelling with precise color, audio, and graphics work. I value collaboration, ethical AI-assisted scripting, and continually exploring new editing techniques to boost engagement and storytelling impact.

Matthew Horsman

Assistant Editor, Video Editor, Content Creator, +3

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Hi, I’m Matthew Horsman, a seasoned video editor based in Halifax, Canada. I specialize in performance-focused ad campaigns and social content, using DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro to deliver polished videos on tight timelines. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals and am comfortable working in remote teams to hit project goals. I take a detail-oriented approach, blending strong storytelling with precise color, audio, and graphics work. I value collaboration, ethical AI-assisted scripting, and continually exploring new editing techniques to boost engagement and storytelling impact.…Hi, I’m Matthew Horsman, a seasoned video editor based in Halifax, Canada. I specialize in performance-focused ad campaigns and social content, using DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro to deliver polished videos on tight timelines. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals and am comfortable working in remote teams to hit project goals. I take a detail-oriented approach, blending strong storytelling with precise color, audio, and graphics work. I value collaboration, ethical AI-assisted scripting, and continually exploring new editing techniques to boost engagement and storytelling impact.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Matthew Horsman, a seasoned video editor based in Halifax, Canada. I specialize in performance-focused ad campaigns and social content, using DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro to deliver polished videos on tight timelines. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals and am comfortable working in remote teams to hit project goals.

I take a detail-oriented approach, blending strong storytelling with precise color, audio, and graphics work. I value collaboration, ethical AI-assisted scripting, and continually exploring new editing techniques to boost engagement and storytelling impact.

Skills

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Experience Level

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Film Editor at Kinwood " The Celebration of Life Co."

May 29, 2025 - Present

- Super casual freelance - Edit together a TV length documentary based on a deceased individual through recorded interviews. - Compile edited photo reels cut for length or to music. - Managed the complete post pipeline. - Liaised with family for additional content - Active use of DaVinci Resolve Studio. - Fully Remote

Assistant Picture Editor at The Apartment

May 1, 2025 - June 6, 2025

- Assisted Kim McTaggart - Managed transcodes and backup pipelines. - Extensive binning and shot marking - Full Scriptsync workflow - Use of DaVinci Resolve and Avid Media Composer daily. - Minor liaising with post house - Fully Remote

Assistant Picture Editor at The Tufts Productions

March 7, 2025 - April 21, 2025

- Assisted Kim McTaggart - Extensive binning and shot marking - Full ScriptSync workflow - All done in Avid Media Composer - Fully remote

Performance Marketing Video Editor at Fiera Cosmetics

October 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025

Edited performance-focused ad campaigns with DaVinci Resolve. Collaborated with a remote team via Slack and weekly scrum-style stand-ups. Managed projects from start to finish, including selecting music and sound effects. Used ethical generative AI to patch holes in scripts. Researched and implemented editing techniques to enhance video stabilization, color correction, and graphics.

Lead Video Editor and Video Specialist at EVLV Media

February 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024

Developed creative storytelling by manipulating audio and visual elements. Shaped visual identity for multiple clients and managed client design. Used Premiere Pro initially, later transitioning to DaVinci Resolve. Collaborated with the Ottawa-based team via Slack. Promoted to Lead and Specialist roles within the first three months.

Organic Social Video Editor at Eventi Media

July 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023

Edited elevated organic social content for creators in CA/US. Collaborated with a worldwide team via Slack. Used Frame.io for client delivery and Google Drive for internal file management. Implemented new techniques to improve workflow efficiency. Edited audio to remove voiceover mistakes and ensure consistent volume levels. Heavily utilized Adobe Premiere Pro.