I’m Ali McWalters, a creative video editor and graphic designer based in New York, with experience bringing stories to life across digital media, including branded video, podcasts, and social-first campaigns. I’m Avid Certified and known for strong pacing, thoughtful visual design, and turning concepts into polished final deliveries. I’ve edited narrative-driven projects for nonprofits and career consulting clients, produced and edited multi-episode Zoom-shot content, and helped shape engaging interview-based series from raw footage to finished storytelling. I also support social media and marketing needs through short-form video creation, post-production workflows, and content scheduling—always with an eye toward audience engagement and cohesive brand presentation.…

Ali McWalters

I’m Ali McWalters, a creative video editor and graphic designer based in New York, with experience bringing stories to life across digital media, including branded video, podcasts, and social-first campaigns. I’m Avid Certified and known for strong pacing, thoughtful visual design, and turning concepts into polished final deliveries. I’ve edited narrative-driven projects for nonprofits and career consulting clients, produced and edited multi-episode Zoom-shot content, and helped shape engaging interview-based series from raw footage to finished storytelling. I also support social media and marketing needs through short-form video creation, post-production workflows, and content scheduling—always with an eye toward audience engagement and cohesive brand presentation.…

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I’m Ali McWalters, a creative video editor and graphic designer based in New York, with experience bringing stories to life across digital media, including branded video, podcasts, and social-first campaigns. I’m Avid Certified and known for strong pacing, thoughtful visual design, and turning concepts into polished final deliveries.

I’ve edited narrative-driven projects for nonprofits and career consulting clients, produced and edited multi-episode Zoom-shot content, and helped shape engaging interview-based series from raw footage to finished storytelling. I also support social media and marketing needs through short-form video creation, post-production workflows, and content scheduling—always with an eye toward audience engagement and cohesive brand presentation.

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Work Experience

Social Media Operations at Perry Ellis International
May 1, 2026 - Present
Managed day-to-day social media operations including content scheduling and publishing using Emplify. Worked with designers to ensure content matched brand aesthetics, supported social-first content creation using Adobe Creative Cloud tools, and monitored channels such as Instagram and TikTok while tracking trends to drive engagement.
Production Coordinator at American Exchange Group
April 1, 2024 - March 1, 2026
Produced brand and e-commerce photo and video content end-to-end for fashion and lifestyle campaigns; supported content creation workflows from planning through final delivery; organized production pipelines in Asana; coordinated deliverables, revisions, and asset tracking with cross-functional teams.
Post-Production Support / Social-First Content at American Exchange Group
September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2026
Supported image selection and post-production using Adobe Creative Suite, providing composition notes and retouching feedback to maintain editorial standards. Produced social-first video content for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook to support brand storytelling and B2B/SaaS-style partner marketing across seasonal campaigns, while organizing footage and guiding editing needs as part of post-production workflows.
Social Media and Marketing Associate at American Exchange Group
September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2024
Created short-form, social-first video content for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook; edited and optimized content; managed post-production workflows and on-set content capture; supported content strategy and platform-native asset delivery.
Editor & PA (Testimonial Videographer/Editor) at Purpose Program Testimonial
May 1, 2022 - Present
Filmed client testimonials across multiple locations, capturing interview footage and complementary B-roll to showcase experience and program impact. Collaborated on set to capture engaging visuals aligned to the client story, then edited approximately two hours of footage into a polished three-minute video that communicated the client’s experience and the program’s value.
Editor / Video Editor (Drive-In and Multi-Cam) at 4th Row Films
September 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
Collaborated directly with the company president to edit branded content and music reels for drive-in screenings at Remarkable Theater, delivering polished high-quality results using Adobe Premiere Pro. Edited a 70-minute multi-camera performance film shot at Dead Rabbit in NYC’s Financial District, using Premiere Pro for audio syncing, sequencing, and final post-production delivery.
Freelance Editor at 4th Row Films
September 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
Edited branded content and music reels for drive-in screenings; edited a 70-minute multi-camera performance video using Adobe Premiere Pro for audio syncing, sequencing, and post-production delivery.
Editor (Zoom Interview Segmentation) at What Is Smart Collaboration? (Loeb Leadership)
February 1, 2021 - February 28, 2021
Edited a 30-minute Zoom interview into multiple engaging video segments for the company’s YouTube channel using Adobe Premiere Pro. Incorporated branded graphics and strategic cuts between the speaker and host, including reaction shots, to create a dynamic and cohesive viewing experience. Developed content emphasizing the importance of smart collaboration and communication during challenging periods, including the COVID-19 pandemic.
Editor & Videographer at It Takes You (Meals on Wheels / Stanley Isaac Neighborhood Center)
October 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Filmed Meals on Wheels deliveries to capture footage for a fundraising video highlighting community impact. Edited approximately three hours of footage into a concise two-minute video using Adobe Premiere Pro, crafting a compelling narrative that showcased the organization’s mission and the impact of its Meals on Wheels program to support fundraising efforts.
Content Manager / Podcast Production Support at Compassionate Leaders Circle
September 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021
Produced the Compassionate Leaders Circle Podcast, contributing to both content development and light post-production editing. Edited interview and masterclass videos in Adobe Premiere Pro for promotional distribution across digital and social platforms. Created and scheduled engaging social content to promote podcasts and company initiatives, leveraging Canva for design and Hootsuite for platform management.
Content and Creative Manager at Compassionate Leaders Circle
September 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021
Produced the Compassionate Leaders Circle Podcast; edited interview and masterclass videos for promotional distribution; created and scheduled engaging social media content using Canva and Hootsuite.
Director, Editor, & Producer (Zoom Mini-Series) at Quarantined: Real Life Edition
April 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
Co-created a 13-episode YouTube mini-series featuring an international cast filmed entirely through Zoom. Edited scenes to maintain the illusion of a seamless Zoom conversation using pacing, transitions, and visual editing techniques to preserve a cohesive narrative. Contributed to launch success, with the first episode reaching over 1,000 YouTube views.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies and Production at Marist College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Study Abroad Program at Lorenzo de’ Medici, Florence, Italy
September 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018

Qualifications

Avid Certified
January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026
Certificate of Completion from General Assembly
January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026
Member of National Society of Leadership and Success
January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026
Avid Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Non-Profit Organization