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Digital content and video editor with 10+ years of experience leading branded video production and digital channel strategy across web, social, streaming (TV/film), and broadcast. I partner with marketing, communications, content creators, social teams, project managers, and leadership to deliver compelling, impact-driven storytelling. I’ve directed and edited long- and short-form content for major organizations and produced packaged video for platforms including YouTube, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and company websites. Recently transitioning after a 6-month personal sabbatical, I’m seeking the next chapter where I can continue building high-performing content workflows and creative partnerships.…Digital content and video editor with 10+ years of experience leading branded video production and digital channel strategy across web, social, streaming (TV/film), and broadcast. I partner with marketing, communications, content creators, social teams, project managers, and leadership to deliver compelling, impact-driven storytelling. I’ve directed and edited long- and short-form content for major organizations and produced packaged video for platforms including YouTube, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and company websites. Recently transitioning after a 6-month personal sabbatical, I’m seeking the next chapter where I can continue building high-performing content workflows and creative partnerships.

Robert Smithline

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Digital content and video editor with 10+ years of experience leading branded video production and digital channel strategy across web, social, streaming (TV/film), and broadcast. I partner with marketing, communications, content creators, social teams, project managers, and leadership to deliver compelling, impact-driven storytelling. I’ve directed and edited long- and short-form content for major organizations and produced packaged video for platforms including YouTube, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and company websites. Recently transitioning after a 6-month personal sabbatical, I’m seeking the next chapter where I can continue building high-performing content workflows and creative partnerships.…Digital content and video editor with 10+ years of experience leading branded video production and digital channel strategy across web, social, streaming (TV/film), and broadcast. I partner with marketing, communications, content creators, social teams, project managers, and leadership to deliver compelling, impact-driven storytelling. I’ve directed and edited long- and short-form content for major organizations and produced packaged video for platforms including YouTube, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and company websites. Recently transitioning after a 6-month personal sabbatical, I’m seeking the next chapter where I can continue building high-performing content workflows and creative partnerships.

Available to hire

Digital content and video editor with 10+ years of experience leading branded video production and digital channel strategy across web, social, streaming (TV/film), and broadcast. I partner with marketing, communications, content creators, social teams, project managers, and leadership to deliver compelling, impact-driven storytelling.

I’ve directed and edited long- and short-form content for major organizations and produced packaged video for platforms including YouTube, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and company websites. Recently transitioning after a 6-month personal sabbatical, I’m seeking the next chapter where I can continue building high-performing content workflows and creative partnerships.

Skills

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Final Cut Pro X

Intermediate

Adobe Photoshop

Intermediate

Work Experience

Director, Digital Content + Video Editor at Carnegie Council (for Ethics in International Affairs)

August 1, 2021 - January 1, 2026

Led integrated digital content strategy and video work streams across web, social, and other digital channels. Managed production and editing deliverables for multiple platforms including YouTube, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and the CC website. Directed global shoots and edited interviews, panels, roundtables, lectures, promos, and b-roll featuring scientists, policymakers, diplomats, economists, and public figures. Owned post-production workflows including captioning, voice-over, lower thirds/chyrons, sound mixes, color correction, and file/formatting for broadcast-ready exports.

Director | Editor | Writer at The Hunter’s Anthology (Ugly Productions and Smithline Films)

January 1, 2017 - Present

Wrote, directed, and edited the television series and feature film. Owned full credits including visual effects and color correction responsibilities, preparing video and audio files for broadcast. Directed a production team of 40 and a post-production team of 3. Edited trailers, b-roll, reels, behind-the-scenes clips, interviews, and virtual conversations for web and social platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X/Twitter, and LinkedIn).

Video Editor at Carnegie Council (for Ethics in International Affairs)

January 1, 2009 - August 1, 2021

Recruited on contract and later promoted to own video editing work streams. Partnered with the Executive Producer and Social Media Manager to support program-specific content planning and production. Managed editing and finishing including simple animations, captioning, voice-over, lower thirds/chyrons, sound mixes, color correction, and aspect ratio/file formatting for digital channels and web. Led packaging of short- and long-form content for educational and broadcast partners.

Contract Editor at Carnegie Council (for Ethics in International Affairs)

April 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009

Owned video editing deliverables in support of program verticals (Public Affairs, Global Engagement, Policy Innoventions, and Leadership) and collaborated with stakeholders and social/digital teams to produce web and broadcast-ready content.

Assistant Editor at VML (formerly J. Walter Thompson)

March 1, 2006 - February 1, 2008

Worked in Master Control Editing + Technical Services and advanced to Assistant Editor, managing edit delivery on client projects. Developed and edited footage for brands including Macy’s, Domino’s, JetBlue, Pfizer, Reckitt, and Unilever. Coordinated with client stakeholders and collaborated internally with creative, production, and project management teams.

Master Control Technician at VML (formerly J. Walter Thompson)

April 1, 2005 - March 1, 2006

Entered the Master Control Editing + Technical Services department and contributed to technical and editorial support for client workflows.

Production Assistant at RSA Films

September 1, 2002 - November 1, 2004

Advanced from intern to Production Assistant on TV commercials for Maybelline and Ellen DeGeneres. Managed on-set logistics and transportation for talent and production crews.