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I’m Aaron McKnight, a senior video editor with 20+ years of experience shaping high-impact visual storytelling for global brands like Microsoft, Amazon, and Avalara. My primary focus is high-fidelity narrative editing and pacing, ensuring complex concepts are structured into engaging, clear, and seamless video narratives. I bring advanced post-production skills including motion design, kinetic typography, color grading, and custom sound design. Based in the Seattle area and working globally, I thrive in fast-paced YouTube production cycles, delivering polished, high-performing video assets under tight contract deadlines.…I’m Aaron McKnight, a senior video editor with 20+ years of experience shaping high-impact visual storytelling for global brands like Microsoft, Amazon, and Avalara. My primary focus is high-fidelity narrative editing and pacing, ensuring complex concepts are structured into engaging, clear, and seamless video narratives. I bring advanced post-production skills including motion design, kinetic typography, color grading, and custom sound design. Based in the Seattle area and working globally, I thrive in fast-paced YouTube production cycles, delivering polished, high-performing video assets under tight contract deadlines.

Aaron McKnight

Video Editor, Post-Production, Music Editor, +2

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I’m Aaron McKnight, a senior video editor with 20+ years of experience shaping high-impact visual storytelling for global brands like Microsoft, Amazon, and Avalara. My primary focus is high-fidelity narrative editing and pacing, ensuring complex concepts are structured into engaging, clear, and seamless video narratives. I bring advanced post-production skills including motion design, kinetic typography, color grading, and custom sound design. Based in the Seattle area and working globally, I thrive in fast-paced YouTube production cycles, delivering polished, high-performing video assets under tight contract deadlines.…I’m Aaron McKnight, a senior video editor with 20+ years of experience shaping high-impact visual storytelling for global brands like Microsoft, Amazon, and Avalara. My primary focus is high-fidelity narrative editing and pacing, ensuring complex concepts are structured into engaging, clear, and seamless video narratives. I bring advanced post-production skills including motion design, kinetic typography, color grading, and custom sound design. Based in the Seattle area and working globally, I thrive in fast-paced YouTube production cycles, delivering polished, high-performing video assets under tight contract deadlines.

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I’m Aaron McKnight, a senior video editor with 20+ years of experience shaping high-impact visual storytelling for global brands like Microsoft, Amazon, and Avalara. My primary focus is high-fidelity narrative editing and pacing, ensuring complex concepts are structured into engaging, clear, and seamless video narratives.

I bring advanced post-production skills including motion design, kinetic typography, color grading, and custom sound design. Based in the Seattle area and working globally, I thrive in fast-paced YouTube production cycles, delivering polished, high-performing video assets under tight contract deadlines.

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Work Experience

Video Producer / Creative Lead at Avalara Inc.

August 1, 2022 - Present

Spearhead end-to-end production for global product launches, transforming technical SaaS features into engaging, high-conversion video assets. Lead the visual identity of brand campaigns, collaborating with Product Marketing to align video narratives with strategic business goals. Hands-on editing and motion design to maintain premium aesthetics across web, social, and event platforms. Oversee production schedules and external vendors, delivering multi-faceted campaigns under tight deadlines and evolving priorities.

Producer / Creative Director at River to Sea Films, LLC

January 1, 2009 - August 1, 2022

Directed field production for documentary and commercial projects (Delta, Discovery Channel, PBS), managing on-site crews and interviewing subject matter experts. Managed all post-production phases, including narrative flow, color grading, and sound mixing, for formats ranging from 15-second spots to long-form films. Served as primary client contact, handling bidding, budgeting, and final distribution. Adapted visual styles to meet diverse client needs, from authentic documentary work to polished, high-end commercial aesthetics.

Senior Video Editor / Post-Production Lead at Avalara Inc.

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

Hands-on high-fidelity editing, advanced color grading, and custom motion design, maintaining premium aesthetic standards across global digital, social, and event platforms. Developed and deployed a unified motion design system and modular asset library, creating reusable templates that cut production turnaround times. Led post-production for global product launches, transforming technical SaaS features into engaging, polished video assets that drive conversion. Oversaw complex editing schedules, versioning for localized campaigns, and collaborated closely with product marketing to align visuals with business goals.

Lead Editor / Post-Production Director at River to Sea Films, LLC

January 1, 2009 - Present

Multi-disciplinary editing for prominent commercial and documentary projects (Delta, Discovery Channel, PBS), ensuring flawless narrative flow, pacing, and emotional impact. Managed finishing and technical delivery including precise color grading, audio engineering/mixing, and final mastering for broadcast, web, and theatrical distribution. Adapted editing and visual styles to meet diverse client objectives, balancing authentic documentary pacing with high-energy commercials. Translated high-level creative briefs into structured cuts and rough cuts, managing client review cycles to meet aggressive deadlines.