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I am Paul Brandes, a dedicated Video Editor based in Brooklyn, NY. I am constantly building my skill set to tell stories in the most compelling way possible. Through my experience working on various TV shows, documentaries, and short films, I have developed a strong ability to craft engaging and polished visual content under tight deadlines.
I have worked with a range of clients and production companies, from Discovery Channel series like Homicide Hunter to independent short films and network shows such as The Dr. Oz Show and Aljazeera America. My freelance work allows me to bring creativity and technical expertise to every project, striving to enhance storytelling through editing and post-production.
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Work Experience
Freelance Video Editor
January 1, 2020 - PresentEditing various video projects for multiple clients from January 2020 through present, focusing on storytelling and visual content creation.
Editor at Vanished Facebook Show
January 31, 2020 - July 8, 2025Responsible for editing the Vanished Facebook Show from November 2019 to January 2020.
Editor at Legends of the Wild/Untitled Discovery Show
October 31, 2019 - July 8, 2025Edited Legends of the Wild and an untitled Discovery show from August 2019 to October 2019.
Editor at Homicide Hunter
December 31, 2018 - July 8, 2025Editor for Season 8 of Discovery ID’s Homicide Hunter from October 2018 to December 2018.
Jr. Editor at Jupiter Entertainment
September 30, 2018 - July 8, 2025Junior editor work including editing television content from August 2016 to September 2018.
Editor at The Better Show
May 31, 2015 - July 8, 2025Editor for The Better Show from October 2014 to May 2015.
Editor at Aljazeera America
April 30, 2014 - July 8, 2025Edited the first hour of programming, a documentary and daily news packages with tight deadlines from May 2013 to April 2014.
Editor at The Dr. Oz Show
May 31, 2013 - July 8, 2025Worked as an editor in May 2013.
Junior Editor at Wreck Chasers - Pilot
July 31, 2010 - July 8, 2025Junior editor for the pilot of Wreck Chasers between April 2010 and July 2010.
Freelance Video Editor
January 1, 2020 - PresentEditing various video projects on a freelance basis from January 2020 to present.
Editor at Vanished Facebook Show
January 31, 2020 - July 15, 2025Edited the Vanished Facebook Show from November 2019 to January 2020.
Editor at Legends of the Wild/Untitled Discovery Show
October 31, 2019 - July 15, 2025Editing for Legends of the Wild and Untitled Discovery Show from August 2019 to October 2019.
Editor at Homicide Hunter (Discovery ID)
December 31, 2018 - July 15, 2025Editor for Season 8 of Discovery ID’s Homicide Hunter series from October 2018 to December 2018.
Junior Editor at Jupiter Entertainment
September 30, 2018 - July 15, 2025Junior editor role from August 2016 to September 2018, assisting in various editorial tasks for TV production.
Editor at The Better Show
May 31, 2015 - July 15, 2025Edited The Better Show from October 2014 to May 2015.
Editor at Aljazeera America
April 30, 2014 - July 15, 2025Edited the first hour of programming on the network including a documentary, Talk to Al Jazeera, and daily news packages under tight deadlines from May 2013 to April 2014.
Editor at The Dr. Oz Show
May 31, 2013 - July 15, 2025Editing role for The Dr. Oz Show in May 2013.
Junior Editor at Wreck Chasers - Pilot
July 31, 2010 - July 15, 2025Junior editor for the pilot episode of Wreck Chasers from April 2010 to July 2010.
Freelance Video Editor
January 1, 2020 - PresentProviding freelance video editing services since January 2020 to present.
Show Editor at Vanished Facebook Show
January 31, 2020 - August 9, 2025Editor for the Vanished Facebook Show from November 2019 to January 2020.
Editor at Legends of the Wild / Untitled Discovery Show
October 31, 2019 - August 9, 2025Editor for shows on Discovery channel from August 2019 to October 2019.
Editor at Discovery ID’s Homicide Hunter
December 31, 2018 - August 9, 2025Editor for Season 8 of Discovery ID's Homicide Hunter from October 2018 to December 2018.
Jr. Editor at Jupiter Entertainment
September 30, 2018 - August 9, 2025Junior Editor from August 2016 to September 2018.
Editor at The Better Show / Black Rose (Short Film)
May 31, 2015 - August 9, 2025Editor for The Better Show and Black Rose Short Film from October 2014 to May 2015.
Editor at Aljazeera America
April 30, 2014 - August 9, 2025Edited first hour of programming on the network, documentary on Al Jazeera, daily news packages, and Talk to Al Jazeera under very tight deadlines from May 2013 to April 2014.
Editor at The Dr. Oz Show
May 31, 2013 - August 9, 2025Edited shows in May 2013.
Junior Editor at Wreck Chasers - Pilot
July 31, 2010 - August 9, 2025Junior Editor from April 2010 to July 2010.
Education
BA at University of Wisconsin-Madison
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004High School Diploma at North Shore High School
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2000BA in Philosophy at University of Wisconsin-Madison
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012High School Diploma at North Shore High School
January 11, 2030 - July 15, 2025BA in Philosophy, Minor in Film at University of Wisconsin-Madison
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2025High School Diploma at North Shore High School
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2025Qualifications
Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 20122010-2011 Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 20112011-2012 Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards for The Dr. Oz Show
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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