View my showreel at riverivatt.com Creative video editor with six years of experience in unscripted television, specialising in post-production. I have a strong ability to craft engaging, impactful and visually stunning stories through expert use of shot selection, pacing, music and sound design. Proficient in Avid, Premier Pro and Resolve. Experienced in editing full episodes for broadcast, as well as short-form content for social media and delivering dynamic edits, to duration, under tight deadlines. Collaborating within teams or taking the lead, I excel in delivering compelling visual stories and continue to seek new opportunities to grow and refine my craft. Recent work includes Nadia's Farm Kitchen, Endangered Species Aoetearoa (Season 2), and David Lomas Investigates (Season 4).

River Ivatt

View my showreel at riverivatt.com Creative video editor with six years of experience in unscripted television, specialising in post-production. I have a strong ability to craft engaging, impactful and visually stunning stories through expert use of shot selection, pacing, music and sound design. Proficient in Avid, Premier Pro and Resolve. Experienced in editing full episodes for broadcast, as well as short-form content for social media and delivering dynamic edits, to duration, under tight deadlines. Collaborating within teams or taking the lead, I excel in delivering compelling visual stories and continue to seek new opportunities to grow and refine my craft. Recent work includes Nadia's Farm Kitchen, Endangered Species Aoetearoa (Season 2), and David Lomas Investigates (Season 4).

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View my showreel at riverivatt.com

Creative video editor with six years of experience in unscripted television, specialising in post-production. I have a strong ability to craft engaging, impactful and visually stunning stories through expert use of shot selection, pacing, music and sound design.

Proficient in Avid, Premier Pro and Resolve. Experienced in editing full episodes for broadcast, as well as short-form content for social media and delivering dynamic edits, to duration, under tight deadlines. Collaborating within teams or taking the lead, I excel in delivering compelling visual stories and continue to seek new opportunities to grow and refine my craft.

Recent work includes Nadia’s Farm Kitchen, Endangered Species Aoetearoa (Season 2), and David Lomas Investigates (Season 4).

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Work Experience

Lead Offline Editor at Warner Bros. TV NZ
January 1, 2019 - Present
Assembled rough cuts ensuring a compelling story was told, then fine cut episodes to provide the best video and audio edit, including editing music/sfx and adding graphics. Collaborated with producers and the creative team to bring their ideas to life visually.

Education

New Zealand Diploma in Screen Production at South Seas Film & TV School
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025

Qualifications

Avid Users Certificate V8.6
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Warner Bros. Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment

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