Hi, I’m Asher Dorlester. I’m a video editor and photographer with a passion for telling strong visual stories across digital and broadcast platforms. I work hands-on with editing systems like Avid, After Effects, and Premiere, shaping anything from short web spots to long-form productions, and I thrive when collaborating with diverse teams or taking an idea from concept to final cut. My background spans education-media roles at Dalton and various school-based projects, along with freelance shoots for camps, schools, and media outlets. I’m continuously exploring new storytelling techniques and technologies to keep narratives engaging, accessible, and impactful.…

Asher Dorlester

Hi, I’m Asher Dorlester. I’m a video editor and photographer with a passion for telling strong visual stories across digital and broadcast platforms. I work hands-on with editing systems like Avid, After Effects, and Premiere, shaping anything from short web spots to long-form productions, and I thrive when collaborating with diverse teams or taking an idea from concept to final cut. My background spans education-media roles at Dalton and various school-based projects, along with freelance shoots for camps, schools, and media outlets. I’m continuously exploring new storytelling techniques and technologies to keep narratives engaging, accessible, and impactful.…

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Hi, I’m Asher Dorlester. I’m a video editor and photographer with a passion for telling strong visual stories across digital and broadcast platforms. I work hands-on with editing systems like Avid, After Effects, and Premiere, shaping anything from short web spots to long-form productions, and I thrive when collaborating with diverse teams or taking an idea from concept to final cut.

My background spans education-media roles at Dalton and various school-based projects, along with freelance shoots for camps, schools, and media outlets. I’m continuously exploring new storytelling techniques and technologies to keep narratives engaging, accessible, and impactful.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Digital Media Producer at The Dalton School
December 1, 2013 - Present
Produce and edit digital media content for school initiatives, coordinating with educators and administrators to deliver video and web content for online publishing and print applications.
Photographer at Birtch Wathen Lenox School
September 1, 2024 - Present
Capture school events, portraits, and activities; collaborate with staff to align visuals with school branding and communication needs.
Photographer at The Browning School
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2025
Document school events and student life; provide consistent, brand-aligned photography for publications and digital media.
Photographer at The Ideal School
September 1, 2023 - Present
Photographic coverage of school activities and events; deliver high-quality imagery for marketing and internal communications.
Freelance Photographer at 92st Y Summer Camp
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Photographed camp activities and events, delivering visual content for promotional materials and participant memories.
Freelance Photographer at 92st Y Summer Camp
June 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Photographed summer camp sessions, producing images for year-round campaigns and social media.
Producer and Editor at Planet Hollywood
October 1, 2018 - Present
Produced and edited video content for Planet Hollywood campaigns; coordinated with teams to shape engaging visuals.
Editor at Naidia Knows
October 1, 2015 - October 1, 2015
Edited content for Naidia Knows; project completed in October 2015.
Editor at Full Circle Health: Motivational Videos
March 1, 2014 - July 1, 2015
Edited motivational video content for health-focused campaigns and outreach.
Editor at Ten Paces Media
January 1, 2012 - February 6, 2012
Edited WNYC Art Trek Episodes 4 & 5; content aired in early 2012.
Assistant Editor at DCTV/Discovery Times
January 1, 2005 - May 16, 2005
Edited segments for Venezuela: Revolution In Progress; project aired May 16, 2005.
Video Editor at The Daily Beast
October 1, 2008 - March 1, 2009
Edited 30-90 second spots for video cheat sheets and blog-integrated content; produced After Effects openings for original content.
Video Editor at TV 360
October 1, 2006 - May 1, 2008
Edited 3-6 minute cooking pieces for Realmeals.tv and 3-minute health stories for Realhealth.tv; provided creative input on style.
Pro-TV Equipment Manager at DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY TELEVISION CENTER
January 1, 2006 - December 1, 2006
Maintained and troubleshooted Avid Express and Final Cut Pro systems; repaired Sony PD-150s and VX-2000; performed color corrections and audio mixes.
Program Administrator at Connect TV
June 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Helped produce students’ documentary shorts; managed ConnectTV budget and produced/edited short segments for future shows.
Senior Segment Producer at Connect TV
January 1, 2004 - May 1, 2005
Produced pieces for clients; edited short segments; helped students shoot and edit their films using Avid Xpress Pro.

Education

B.S. in Electronic Media, Arts, and Communication at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2002

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Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment