Jon Spier

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I am Jon Spier, an award-winning video editor and multimedia producer with 20+ years of experience delivering high-impact content for leading international broadcasters, including the BBC and Voice of America.

About

I am Jon Spier, an award-winning video editor and multimedia producer with 20+ years of experience delivering high-impact content for leading international broadcasters, including the BBC and Voice of America. I thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments, specializing in end-to-end video production, live broadcasts, and breaking news for cross-platform distribution.

  • Joined September 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Telecommunications
  • Professional Services

Projects · 6

Social Media edits for standard YouTube and Socials

  • Music Editor
  • Script Supervisor
  • Video Editor

TV News package for VOA News about the Visoki Dečani Monastery in Kosovo. On location filming, sound and lighting. Editing and post production and delivery of final edit.

  • Camera Operator
  • Lead Sound Engineer
  • Lighting
  • +3

Work experience· 4 roles

Freelance Visual Annotation Expert · MercorOct 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos

• Produced high-quality labelled image and video datasets to train AI and computer vision models. • Applied precise annotation techniques (bounding boxes, segmentation, classification) with strong attention to detail. • Ensured accuracy and consistency through quality checks and adherence to project guidelines. Key Skills: Data Annotation · Computer Vision · Image/Video Tagging · Quality Assurance

Generative AI - Freelance Visual Annotation Expert · Mercor.comSep 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos

Produced high-quality labelled image and video datasets to train AI and computer vision models. Applied precise annotation techniques (bounding boxes, segmentation, classification) with strong attention to detail. Ensured accuracy and consistency through quality checks and adherence to project guidelines.

Multimedia Video Editor/Producer · Voice of AmericaOct 2003 – Oct 2025 · 22 yrs 1 mo

Produced daily TV and radio reports in collaboration with VOA’s global bureaus. Directed field shoots, edited video/audio packages, designed motion graphics and animations. Managed copyright, rights usage, and archive material compliance. Project-managed technical upgrades in international studios (Brussels, Cairo, Moscow, etc.). Designed digital production tools — including a MySQL-based guest booking system saving £250K annually. Edited and mixed audio to broadcast standards; created immersive sound design using Adobe Audition. Delivered staff training in camera, lighting, and multimedia workflows. Tools: Final Cut Pro (Apple Certified), Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Frame.io

Studio Manager · BBC World ServiceSep 2000 – Oct 2003 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Education

BSc (Hons) Music Technology & Audio Systems Design · University of Derby1997 – 2000
BSc Hons Music Technology and Audio Systems Design · University of Derby1997 – 2000

Certifications and awards· 9

Apple Certified Pro in Final Cut Pro X & Final Cut Server2030 – 2025
BBC Certified Location Camera Skills and Multimedia Web Design2030 – 2025
BBC Certified Location Camera Skills and Multimedia2030 – 2026
VOA Gold Medal Award for Superior Accomplishment2030 – 2026

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