I’m an award-winning senior video editor with over 20 years of experience shaping emotionally resonant, human-centered storytelling for national audiences. My background spans commercials, branded content, and documentary films, with a consistent focus on story clarity, emotional impact, and collaborative process. 2023 - Present, Whisper&Hush, Senior Editor/Producer 2019-2023, Cut+Run, Senior Editor 2014-2019, WAX, Co-Founder, Senior Editor 2022-2014, Whitehouse Post, Editor Glass: A Portrait of Philip in twelve parts: Emmy Nomination, sound editing Dreamcaster: Emmy Nomination, Short Documentary Yeti Presents: Hometown: Tribeca X Film Festival Winner The Unseen Ballet: Lily's Story, Silver Clio The Thing That Happened: United Nations Film Festival Grand Jury Winner…

Stephen Jess

I’m an award-winning senior video editor with over 20 years of experience shaping emotionally resonant, human-centered storytelling for national audiences. My background spans commercials, branded content, and documentary films, with a consistent focus on story clarity, emotional impact, and collaborative process. 2023 - Present, Whisper&Hush, Senior Editor/Producer 2019-2023, Cut+Run, Senior Editor 2014-2019, WAX, Co-Founder, Senior Editor 2022-2014, Whitehouse Post, Editor Glass: A Portrait of Philip in twelve parts: Emmy Nomination, sound editing Dreamcaster: Emmy Nomination, Short Documentary Yeti Presents: Hometown: Tribeca X Film Festival Winner The Unseen Ballet: Lily's Story, Silver Clio The Thing That Happened: United Nations Film Festival Grand Jury Winner…

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I’m an award-winning senior video editor with over 20 years of experience shaping emotionally resonant, human-centered storytelling for national audiences. My background spans commercials, branded content, and documentary films, with a consistent focus on story clarity, emotional impact, and collaborative process.

2023 - Present, Whisper&Hush, Senior Editor/Producer
2019-2023, Cut+Run, Senior Editor
2014-2019, WAX, Co-Founder, Senior Editor
2022-2014, Whitehouse Post, Editor

Glass: A Portrait of Philip in twelve parts: Emmy Nomination, sound editing
Dreamcaster: Emmy Nomination, Short Documentary
Yeti Presents: Hometown: Tribeca X Film Festival Winner
The Unseen Ballet: Lily’s Story, Silver Clio
The Thing That Happened: United Nations Film Festival Grand Jury Winner

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English
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Work Experience

Producer / Editor at Whisper & Hush
January 1, 2023 - Present
Produced and edited short documentary and branded storytelling projects from concept through final delivery for theatrical, digital, and social platforms. Guided the full post-production process, including editorial, music supervision, sound mix, and color correction, ensuring visual consistency, narrative cohesion, and timely delivery across all formats.
Senior Editor at CUT+RUN
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Edited short documentary and documentary-style branded content for national and global clients. Provided editorial guidance on story structure, pacing, and narrative clarity from first assembly through picture lock under deadline pressure. Worked with established creative direction, translating creative intent and editorial feedback into cohesive, emotionally grounded films while maintaining brand voice. Led and mentored small editorial teams, guided projects from development through delivery, and maintained collaborative workflows, defined timelines, and consistent creative standards at scale.
Founding Partner / Senior Editor at WAX
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
Co-founded and led a boutique post-production studio focused on narrative-driven work. Over a sweep editorial progress across multiple projects simultaneously, review cuts and delivering clear, constructive notes that strengthen story while respecting each filmmaker’s voice. Led and mentored small editorial teams, guided projects from development through delivery, and maintained collaborative workflows, defined timelines, and consistent creative standards at scale.
Editor at White House Post
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2014
Edited national broadcast and digital campaigns in close collaboration with directors, producers, and creative teams. Frequently worked alongside directors on story structure, interview strategy, and narrative focus, strengthening projects from production through post. Built a reputation for collaboration, reliability, and calm execution in fast-paced, high-stakes creative environments.

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper Dreamcaster

    The story of Cameron Black, a blind sports fan who achieves his dream of becoming an NBA playoff
    commentator using AI-powered tools. Through Cameron’s experience, the film reframes access to sport
    not as accommodation, but as participation on equal footing. The film received a Sports Emmy nomination for Outstanding Short Documentary.