Hi, I’m Richard Giannelli, a creative and detail‑oriented video editor with extensive experience in broadcast and social media content. I’m proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut, DaVinci Resolve, and AVID Media Composer, and I excel at crafting engaging promos and social videos for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts. I’m eager to bring my expertise in visual storytelling and social media content creation to Perfect Game. I’m also an ex-baseball player who follows the sport religiously and’m an avid Red Sox diehard living in Los Angeles. My second team is the LA Dodgers, back‑to‑back champs, of course.

Richard Giannelli

Hi, I’m Richard Giannelli, a creative and detail‑oriented video editor with extensive experience in broadcast and social media content. I’m proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut, DaVinci Resolve, and AVID Media Composer, and I excel at crafting engaging promos and social videos for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts. I’m eager to bring my expertise in visual storytelling and social media content creation to Perfect Game. I’m also an ex-baseball player who follows the sport religiously and’m an avid Red Sox diehard living in Los Angeles. My second team is the LA Dodgers, back‑to‑back champs, of course.

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Hi, I’m Richard Giannelli, a creative and detail‑oriented video editor with extensive experience in broadcast and social media content. I’m proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut, DaVinci Resolve, and AVID Media Composer, and I excel at crafting engaging promos and social videos for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts. I’m eager to bring my expertise in visual storytelling and social media content creation to Perfect Game.

I’m also an ex-baseball player who follows the sport religiously and’m an avid Red Sox diehard living in Los Angeles. My second team is the LA Dodgers, back‑to‑back champs, of course.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Editor / Producer / Graphics / Sound Design at Freelance (Self-Employed)
September 30, 2024 - Present
Supported ongoing production needs for ad-hoc client requests; handled end-to-end editing with graphics and audio balancing for broadcast; maintained alignment with creative direction; managed multiple stages of production; pursued self-directed learning to stay current with advanced workflows; produced high-quality deliverables and implemented iterative feedback to finalize impactful presentations.
Freelance Editor at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Edit broadcast videos for commercials and TV promotions for major local and national stations; create sharp, fast-moving social media pieces for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts.
Preditor at CBS Television Distribution
November 1, 2014 - December 1, 2021
Conceptualize, edit, and produce promotional spots; lead special projects editor on Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune; train and support editors, designers and writer/producers; finish editor on high-priority spots; liaise with creative directors and staff; manage projects from concept to completion; participate in shoots, storyboards, and on-location coordination.
Producer / Editor at CBS Television Distribution (Paramount Global)
July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2022
Delivered standout, rapid-turnaround edits and served as lead editor on high-profile projects during peak periods. Led two #1 game shows (Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune), mentored a team of editors, and helped shape an in-house process guide. Designed training systems, created sales reels and marketing assets, and contributed to cross-platform promotions. Transitioned to remote work at the pandemic’s outset and helped drive social media strategy for show extensions. Won a ProMax Award for a promotional project.
Preditor, Consultant at CBS Television Distribution
April 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Create sales reels for new shows from concept to finish; collaborate on season premieres; develop a new look for Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune for a younger demographic; establish efficient workflows resulting in cost savings; implement, train and support staff editors and producers on AVID upgrades.
Lead Editor/Associate Creative Director at Pyro Creative
February 1, 2014 - April 1, 2014
Promos for Paramount, Universal, Warner Bros, Showtime, ABC Family, Sony Pictures; develop and execute video for company website and marketing materials.
Editor / Producer at Studio City
February 1, 2014 - April 1, 2014
Selected for critical editing projects due to deep familiarity with show style, delivering high-quality promo packages for The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Queen Latifah, Glee, Arsenio Hall, and The Olympics.
Senior Editor/Producer at Warner Bros., Telepictures Productions
December 31, 2000 - February 28, 2014
Delivered fast-paced, stylized editing that modernized show aesthetics and became the signature style for TMZ, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Judge Mathis, Extra, Jenny Jones, Change of Heart, Tyra Banks, and more. Served as the go-to editor for high-priority edits, mentored up to seven editors, and helped develop an in-house guide and processes. Played a key role in promotional campaigns, cross-platform marketing, remote workflows, and cost savings.
Editor at The Ant Farm
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Edited/Produced trailers for a variety of feature films, including Knight’s Tale and The Phantom Menace.

Education

Sound Engineering Cert at Berklee School of Music
January 11, 2030 - December 23, 2025
High School Diploma at Burlington High School
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026

Qualifications

ProMax Award
January 11, 2030 - December 23, 2025
Sound Engineering Cert
January 11, 2030 - December 23, 2025
Certificate, Sound Engineering
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services