I'm a remote video editor specializing in documentaries, founder stories, sports content, and interview-driven storytelling. My work focuses on helping producers, agencies, and creative teams shape stories after production begins. Drawing on a background in screenwriting and documentary development, I often contribute story judgment, narrative structure, and editorial problem-solving throughout post-production. Whether refining a rough cut, restructuring interviews, building emotional pacing, or supporting story development in post, I help turn large amounts of footage into clear, engaging narratives. Recent work includes projects for Independent Documentaries, Breakthrough Ventures, Stanford University, PREMO Network, Vacation Oasis, and independent creators. Available for: • Documentary Editing • Interview-Based Content • Rough Cut Development • Long-Form Storytelling • Promotional & Social Edits

Zae Woods

I'm a remote video editor specializing in documentaries, founder stories, sports content, and interview-driven storytelling. My work focuses on helping producers, agencies, and creative teams shape stories after production begins. Drawing on a background in screenwriting and documentary development, I often contribute story judgment, narrative structure, and editorial problem-solving throughout post-production. Whether refining a rough cut, restructuring interviews, building emotional pacing, or supporting story development in post, I help turn large amounts of footage into clear, engaging narratives. Recent work includes projects for Independent Documentaries, Breakthrough Ventures, Stanford University, PREMO Network, Vacation Oasis, and independent creators. Available for: • Documentary Editing • Interview-Based Content • Rough Cut Development • Long-Form Storytelling • Promotional & Social Edits

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I’m a remote video editor specializing in documentaries, founder stories, sports content, and interview-driven storytelling.

My work focuses on helping producers, agencies, and creative teams shape stories after production begins.
Drawing on a background in screenwriting and documentary development, I often contribute story judgment, narrative structure, and editorial problem-solving throughout post-production.

Whether refining a rough cut, restructuring interviews, building emotional pacing, or supporting story development in post, I help turn large amounts of footage into clear, engaging narratives.

Recent work includes projects for Independent Documentaries, Breakthrough Ventures, Stanford University, PREMO Network, Vacation Oasis, and independent creators.

Available for:
• Documentary Editing
• Interview-Based Content
• Rough Cut Development
• Long-Form Storytelling
• Promotional & Social Edits

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Work Experience

Intern at Wallace & Graham Law Firm
June 1, 2020 - August 7, 2025
Assisted in developing and drafting marketing blogs for the company's website, conducted social media and digital research for personal injury cases, summarized medical records for demands, and attended depositions to support trial preparation.
Intern & Writing Assistant at Golden Alchemy Entertainment
September 1, 2023 - August 7, 2025
Gained experience in pre-production including screenwriting, script coverage, and participation in the writer's room. Handled administrative and receptionist duties.
Studio Assistant at Panama Studios
June 1, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Developed strong knowledge of production techniques, camera operation systems such as ISO, aperture, shutter speed, white balance, and framing. Performed receptionist and clerical duties including operating office machines, filing, and scheduling.
Student Worker / Video Director at Stanford University, Green Library
January 1, 2022 - August 7, 2025
Started as a receptionist desk student worker and was later tasked with writing and directing the Green Library advertisement video aimed at future students on campus.
Founder at Voice Media
January 1, 2025 - Present
Founded a boutique creative studio focused on solving bland marketing problems through emotionally driven mini-documentaries, docuseries, branded reels and ads, and consulting. Projects include promotional videos for Stanford Libraries, Estate Wyze, and Premo Network.
Studio Assistant at Panama Studios
January 1, 2021 - June 1, 2024
Developed knowledge of production techniques; operated camera systems (ISO, aperture, shutter speed, white balance, framing); performed receptionist and clerical tasks.
Student at Stanford University, Green Library
January 1, 2022 - Present
Started as a receptionist/student worker and later contributed to creating content for Stanford's Green Library; wrote and directed a short ad for future students.

Education

B.A. Film & Media Studies, Communications at Stanford University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2024
B.A. in Film & Media Studies, Communications at Stanford University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2024

Qualifications

Chappell Lougee Scholar
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025
Lyric McHenry Community Arts Fellowship Scholar
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025
Institute for Diversity in the Arts Scholar
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025
Senior Grant Scholar
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025
Chappell Lougee Scholar
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026
Lyric McHenry Community Arts Fellowship Scholar
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026
Institute for Diversity in the Arts Scholar
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026
Senior Grant Scholar
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education