Detail driven Senior Video Editor and Broadcast Specialist with 20+ years of experience creating polished, high impact video content across broadcast, corporate, and live event formats. Known for precise multi-camera sync, narrative pacing, and delivering keynote level, broadcast quality edits under tight deadlines. Strong focus on audio balancing, color grading, and seamless stakeholder collaboration. Experienced integrating slide decks and graphic assets, managing high volume media workflows, and producing presentation ready, client approved video deliverables.

John Salas

Detail driven Senior Video Editor and Broadcast Specialist with 20+ years of experience creating polished, high impact video content across broadcast, corporate, and live event formats. Known for precise multi-camera sync, narrative pacing, and delivering keynote level, broadcast quality edits under tight deadlines. Strong focus on audio balancing, color grading, and seamless stakeholder collaboration. Experienced integrating slide decks and graphic assets, managing high volume media workflows, and producing presentation ready, client approved video deliverables.

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Detail driven Senior Video Editor and Broadcast Specialist with 20+ years of experience creating polished, high impact video content across broadcast, corporate, and live event formats. Known for precise multi-camera sync, narrative pacing, and delivering keynote level, broadcast quality edits under tight deadlines.

Strong focus on audio balancing, color grading, and seamless stakeholder collaboration. Experienced integrating slide decks and graphic assets, managing high volume media workflows, and producing presentation ready, client approved video deliverables.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Editor / Preditor at Taft Broadcasting
May 1, 2016 - Present
Edit and produce broadcast-ready promotional content, perform quality control for visual and audio accuracy, and deliver content that meets network technical specifications. Create original promos with graphics, sound design, voiceovers, and broadcast finishing techniques. Manage media ingest, organization, synchronization, and delivery across multiple projects; collaborate with producers to implement revisions and achieve creative objectives.
Video Editor / Pre-editor at Taft Broadcasting
May 1, 2016 - Present
Edit and produce broadcast-ready promotional content, perform quality control to ensure visual and audio accuracy, create original promotional content with graphics and sound design, manage media ingest and synchronization across multiple projects, collaborate with producers to implement revisions and meet network specifications.
Contract Videographer / Camera Operator at American Wedding Group / VTS / Starway Productions
January 1, 2014 - Present
Capture multi-camera live events, weddings, interviews, and performances for post-production editing. Operate professional camera and audio systems in diverse environments and deliver organized media assets for color correction and editing workflows.
Television Operator I & Editor at Taft Broadcasting
August 1, 2008 - September 1, 2014
Edited promotional and broadcast content using Avid and professional broadcast editing systems; conducted quality control and media verification; managed content ingest, FTP transfers, scheduling, and delivery; prepared sporting events and long-form programming for broadcast distribution.
Freelance Videographer / Video Editor at John Salas DTP
January 1, 2000 - Present
Edit complex multi-camera live performances, corporate events, keynote presentations, and stage productions, ensuring seamless pacing and audience engagement. Manage end-to-end post-production workflows including ingesting multi-source feeds, multi-cam sync, color grading, and balancing master audio. Integrate presentation graphics, slides, and lower thirds into client-ready video for corporate and online audiences. Deliver broadcast-ready master files under tight deadlines while handling client revisions and creative direction.
Freelance Video Editor / Videographer at John Salas DTP
January 1, 2000 - Present
Edit interview-based, promotional, corporate, church, and event video productions from raw footage through final delivery. Manage two-to-five camera multi-camera projects, synchronize footage, perform color correction and color matching, apply Rec. 709 color workflows, enhance audio, and deliver in multiple formats while handling client revisions and communications.
Video Editor / Videographer at John Salas DTP
January 1, 2000 - Present
Edit interview-based, promotional, corporate, church, and event video productions from raw footage through final delivery. Edit two to five camera interview productions, synchronize footage for seamless pacing, perform color correction and color matching, apply Rec. 709 workflows, enhance audio quality, and deliver in multiple formats per client specs.
Promotion Editor / Floor Director at The Outdoor Channel
August 1, 1997 - January 1, 2007
Edited long-form and short-form television programming and promotional content; directed studio productions with multiple cameras, lighting, and audio setups; collaborated to produce polished broadcast content; developed expertise in camera matching and production workflows; contributed to Iditarod Race coverage and special events; earned two Telly Awards for excellence in camera operations.
TV Production Director & Trainer at The Bridge Church
January 1, 1995 - Present
Direct and edit multi-camera church services, interviews, announcements, and online video content; train volunteers on camera operation, editing workflows, audio management, and production standards; maintain visual consistency across live and recorded productions.

Education

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Qualifications

Telly Award – Excellence in Camera Operations
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026
Telly Award – Excellence in Camera Operations (2)
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services