Video Editing veteran with over 20 years of experience. I specialize in long form, explainers, interviews, podcasts, and news package style. Check out my portfolio at seidledits.com…

Michael Seidl

Video Editing veteran with over 20 years of experience. I specialize in long form, explainers, interviews, podcasts, and news package style. Check out my portfolio at seidledits.com…

Available to hire

Video Editing veteran with over 20 years of experience. I specialize in long form, explainers, interviews, podcasts, and news package style.

Check out my portfolio at seidledits.com

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Editor & Post-Production Specialist at Seidl Edits
January 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance post-production work applying over two decades of experience to create challenge-based YouTube Shorts, long-form social cuts, faceless explainers, and hosted content. Built clean, structured workflows and delivered polished edits under tight deadlines.
Head of Post Production at Concept Communications
November 1, 2017 - September 27, 2025
Led post-production for serialized and custom video projects, managing editing, sound, graphics, and final delivery. Designed a metadata-driven asset system with 40,000+ media files. Migrated the client video library to a brand-ed, searchable Vimeo platform aligned with a web UX redesign. Delivered training, onboarding, and workflow docs to streamline studio operations. Edited corporate videos, sizzle reels, and training content on tight deadlines. Directed editors and assistants through a 4-week structured onboarding program. Authored company-wide IT protocols and helped define studio HR policies including PTO and paternity leave.
Senior Manager / Theater Manager at Emagine Entertainment
July 1, 2025 - September 27, 2025
Pitched and implemented a specialized screening model adopted chain-wide to drive attendance. Managed complex event rollouts across multiple sites, integrating live production and on-screen content. Built a multi-location video archive system to centralize historical media and event documentation. Shot and edited short-form promotional content for in-theater and digital signage use. Supported rollout and testing of new Cinema Solutions ordering system, providing UX and QA feedback. Launched in-house morale campaigns using internal contests and staff-generated video content. Mentored over 15 leaders, several of whom advanced to regional and corporate roles.

Education

Cinematic Studies coursework at Oakland Community College
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025

Qualifications

Best Film – 48 Hour Film Project Detroit, 2018
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Serve Safe Certified
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Outstanding Customer Service Award – Meijer Inc.
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Other
    paper Podcast - Multi Cam and episode

    I was contracted by Reel Clever to edit this 9 episode podcast. Shot in 4k and edited in Resolve.

    paper Short - Explainer

    Shot and edited exclusively to be a short.

    paper Social Cut Down

    A cut down from a long form for a Spiritual Advisor.

    paper Taking Head - Marketing Explainer

    Creator self shot footage for his Youtube series. I was brought in to edit.