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Hi, I’m Michael Nanus, a senior editor and producer based in Orlando with a passion for crafting compelling video narratives that resonate across platforms. I founded Ultraviolet Video to help brands and creators tell their stories visually, delivering polished edits and engaging content on tight deadlines. Over the years I’ve collaborated with teams at Hearst, Growing Bolder, WUCF, and WESH to elevate storytelling—from in-depth feature pieces to branded videos and live-event productions. I thrive on collaboration, mentorship, and turning complex ideas into clear, action-driving content.…Hi, I’m Michael Nanus, a senior editor and producer based in Orlando with a passion for crafting compelling video narratives that resonate across platforms. I founded Ultraviolet Video to help brands and creators tell their stories visually, delivering polished edits and engaging content on tight deadlines. Over the years I’ve collaborated with teams at Hearst, Growing Bolder, WUCF, and WESH to elevate storytelling—from in-depth feature pieces to branded videos and live-event productions. I thrive on collaboration, mentorship, and turning complex ideas into clear, action-driving content.

Michael Nanus

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Hi, I’m Michael Nanus, a senior editor and producer based in Orlando with a passion for crafting compelling video narratives that resonate across platforms. I founded Ultraviolet Video to help brands and creators tell their stories visually, delivering polished edits and engaging content on tight deadlines. Over the years I’ve collaborated with teams at Hearst, Growing Bolder, WUCF, and WESH to elevate storytelling—from in-depth feature pieces to branded videos and live-event productions. I thrive on collaboration, mentorship, and turning complex ideas into clear, action-driving content.…Hi, I’m Michael Nanus, a senior editor and producer based in Orlando with a passion for crafting compelling video narratives that resonate across platforms. I founded Ultraviolet Video to help brands and creators tell their stories visually, delivering polished edits and engaging content on tight deadlines. Over the years I’ve collaborated with teams at Hearst, Growing Bolder, WUCF, and WESH to elevate storytelling—from in-depth feature pieces to branded videos and live-event productions. I thrive on collaboration, mentorship, and turning complex ideas into clear, action-driving content.

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Hi, I’m Michael Nanus, a senior editor and producer based in Orlando with a passion for crafting compelling video narratives that resonate across platforms. I founded Ultraviolet Video to help brands and creators tell their stories visually, delivering polished edits and engaging content on tight deadlines.

Over the years I’ve collaborated with teams at Hearst, Growing Bolder, WUCF, and WESH to elevate storytelling—from in-depth feature pieces to branded videos and live-event productions. I thrive on collaboration, mentorship, and turning complex ideas into clear, action-driving content.

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Founder / Editor at ULTRAVIOLET VIDEO

December 27, 2023 - Present

Established and manage video production company, delivering editing and content creation for clients, including Growing Bolder and the "Reinvention at Any Age with Amy Sweezey" podcast. Completed multiple client projects on tight deadlines. Skills: Video Editing · Short and Long Format Projects · Video Podcasts · Social Media Video · Video Marketing · Adobe Premiere Pro · Adobe Photoshop · Adobe After Effects · Adobe Audition · Shooting Video

Video Editor at HEARST MEDIA PRODUCTION GROUP

February 26, 2024 - August 29, 2025

Edited correspondent feature stories and program segments and collaborated remotely with producers, writers and correspondents to shape the narrative flow of each episode. Contributed to the success of 1M+ viewers every week for entire run of show. Edited 5 weekly promotional clips and full-length episodes as needed, delivering polished, high-quality content that enhanced viewer engagement and brand visibility. Improved story turnaround time to 1.5-2 days to allow for more review time.

Director of Production — Special Projects at GROWING BOLDER

September 20, 2013 - February 24, 2024

Managed and produced projects and stories that celebrate active lifestyles through award-winning programming for cutting-edge technology including web, social media, television, podcasts, radio and LIVE events. Edited and produced videos for multiple platforms. Content included feature stories, long-format programs, animated graphic opens, social media creative, commercials and more. Managed production, execution and distribution of branded video content. Edited sales pitch and spec videos to secure larger high-profile clients for production work. Managed and produced projects and stories that celebrate active lifestyles through award-winning programming for cutting-edge technology including web, social media, television, podcasts, radio and LIVE events. Edited and produced videos for multiple platforms. Content included feature stories, long-format programs, animated graphic opens, social media creative, commercials and more. Managed production, execution and distribution of branded video content. Edited sales pitch and spec videos to secure larger high-profile clients for production work.

Senior Producer / Editor at WUCF-TV

August 3, 2010 - September 9, 2013

Co-produced and launched brand new local magazine TV show: “ONE.” Won first EMMY award for the television station. Helped rebrand and transition independently run TV station to current Orlando market PBS member station.

Executive Producer at WHDO-TV

January 7, 2008 - May 29, 2009

Oversaw team of 5 producers, videographers, and editors, aligning priorities and ensuring seamless project execution. Directed time-sensitive projects and mentored junior staff in show design, ensuring quality results under tight deadlines. Managed automated master control system, scheduling programming, commercials, and station promotions. Awarded 8 regional Telly Awards for show content and promotional piece in debut production year

Technical Director at NBC UNIVERSAL MEDIA, LLC

November 17, 2003 - November 24, 2006

Served as Technical Director for NBC's “iVillage LIVE” - Season 1, new program created and produced by NBC with LIVE studio audience. Recognized as first daytime talk show produced exclusively for the internet. Additionally aired LIVE on all NBC-owned and operated television stations