I specialize in bringing the producer's vision to life through thoughtful and meticulous use of still and moving images. With 28 years of industry experience, I quickly create memorable advertising spots, video tutorials, documentaries, and news packages that inform and engage audiences. I'm always eager to collaborate with a group of people who want to create something we can all be proud of. I am willing to relocate anywhere.…

Tracy Thomas

I specialize in bringing the producer's vision to life through thoughtful and meticulous use of still and moving images. With 28 years of industry experience, I quickly create memorable advertising spots, video tutorials, documentaries, and news packages that inform and engage audiences. I'm always eager to collaborate with a group of people who want to create something we can all be proud of. I am willing to relocate anywhere.…

Available to hire

I specialize in bringing the producer’s vision to life through thoughtful and meticulous use of still and moving images. With 28 years of industry experience, I quickly create memorable advertising spots, video tutorials, documentaries, and news packages that inform and engage audiences.

I’m always eager to collaborate with a group of people who want to create something we can all be proud of. I am willing to relocate anywhere.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Editor at WSBTV Channel 2 Action News
June 6, 2022 - Present
Edit various stories for all the newscasts throughout the day. SOT/VO, Reporter Packages, Anchor packages, PrePro Graphics, and Headlines. Assist in ENG. Getting reporters' live shots routed and sound checks, file pkgs, and any live shots the Director needs for the Broadcast.
Freelance Video Editor at The Weather Channel
April 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021
Worked with postproduction supervisors and solo to deliver news and content stories. Including live production, creative design, promotional spots, and marketing content. Working remotely to edit pieces for the Local Now app.
Video Editor at Bisk Education, Inc.
September 1, 2015 - August 1, 2017
Edited dynamic training content for top-tier schools, including Villanova University and the University of Michigan. Collaborated with a scrum team comprised of a motion graphics artist, a copy editor, and a subject matter instructional designer, on promotional spots and marketing content.
Postproduction Video Editor at The Weather Channel
January 1, 2014 - December 1, 2015
Edited news and content stories, including live production, creative design, promotional spots, and marketing content.
Documentary Video Editor at Wyoming PBS
July 1, 2008 - July 1, 2013
Edited long and short-form documentaries and magazine-style programs for local and regional broadcast. Worked in an environment that upheld rigorous editorial standards and procedures, dedicated to providing content of the highest quality that embraced diversity and creativity. Supported live studio productions as necessary, operating cameras or the audio board.
Freelance Video Editor at Home Depot Television
January 1, 2002 - June 1, 2008
As a freelancer, edited a wide variety of content, including corporate messaging videos and enterprise-wide training for customer service associates, claims processors, mid-level management, and teams.
Video Editor at Connect with Kids
April 1, 2004 - May 1, 2007
Produced five 2-minute programs each week, working under light supervision and strict deadlines. In addition to editing regularly scheduled programming, collaborated with the production team in the development of long-form packages, commercials, public service announcements, and promos.
Associate Producer/Video Editor at CNN
April 1, 1998 - October 1, 2001
Edited news packages, teasers, bumpers, and special news reports in a dynamic, live news environment. Associate Producer for CNN and Fortune, ensuring editors, producers, and post-production producers had all the necessary content on hand to produce high-quality programming successfully.
Video Editor at WSB-TV Channel 2 Action News
June 6, 2022 - Present
Edit various stories for all the newscasts throughout the day. SOT/VO, Reporter Packages, Anchor packages, PrePro Graphics, and Headlines. Assist in ENG. Getting reporters' live shots routed and sound checks, file pkgs, and any live shots the Director needs for the Broadcast.

Education

Television/Film Production at Art Institute of Atlanta
April 1, 1995 - June 1, 1998
Television/Film Production at Art Institute of Atlanta
April 1, 1995 - June 30, 1998
Television/Film Production at Art Institute of Atlanta
April 1, 1995 - June 1, 1998

Qualifications

Best Editing Telly Award
January 11, 2030 - December 25, 2025
PBS National Documentary Award - Alan K Simpson: Nothing Else Matters
January 11, 2030 - December 25, 2025
PBS Videography Award
January 11, 2030 - December 25, 2025
CNN and Fortune Award
January 11, 2030 - December 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Non-Profit Organization
    paper Documentaries

    documentary editor at PBS for 5 years. Historical documentaries; Famous people, towns, people, and landscapes.
    One of my documentaries aired on National PBS, which earned me a Best Editing Telly Award.

    paper The Weather Channel Projects

    I worked in post-production, editing stylized packages for various special projects.
    Promos, tracked stories for specials. Used music, various graphics, and animation.

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