I'm Amanda Smith, a post-production editor with over a decade of experience shaping brand films, event videos, ads, and unscripted content. I thrive in fast-paced environments where deadlines are tight and collaboration is essential, and I take pride in training junior editors and keeping complex data and workflows organized so teams can focus on storytelling. From wedding highlight reels shown at receptions to high-end commercial projects, I bring strong storytelling instincts, technical skills across Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Avid, and a collaborative mindset to every project. I enjoy building scalable processes, coordinating with clients and vendors, and turning a combined vision into polished, impactful video.…

Amanda Smith

I'm Amanda Smith, a post-production editor with over a decade of experience shaping brand films, event videos, ads, and unscripted content. I thrive in fast-paced environments where deadlines are tight and collaboration is essential, and I take pride in training junior editors and keeping complex data and workflows organized so teams can focus on storytelling. From wedding highlight reels shown at receptions to high-end commercial projects, I bring strong storytelling instincts, technical skills across Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Avid, and a collaborative mindset to every project. I enjoy building scalable processes, coordinating with clients and vendors, and turning a combined vision into polished, impactful video.…

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I’m Amanda Smith, a post-production editor with over a decade of experience shaping brand films, event videos, ads, and unscripted content. I thrive in fast-paced environments where deadlines are tight and collaboration is essential, and I take pride in training junior editors and keeping complex data and workflows organized so teams can focus on storytelling.

From wedding highlight reels shown at receptions to high-end commercial projects, I bring strong storytelling instincts, technical skills across Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Avid, and a collaborative mindset to every project. I enjoy building scalable processes, coordinating with clients and vendors, and turning a combined vision into polished, impactful video.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Editor at Vidzu Media
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Editing diverse high end projects while managing hours and deadlines; training and coordination of junior editors; data and workflow organization.
Post Production Manager at Millennium Productions
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Responsible for cutting 1-2 cinematic wedding films a week; managing contractors; coordinating with clients and other vendors; managing timelines and client communication; assisted in developing packages and pricing; supported same-day edits and AV setup; storytelling skills were vital to creating unique wedding films.
Freelance Post Production at Self-Employed (Freelance)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Currently working in freelance post production; collaborating with studios, local businesses, and organizations; managing projects start to finish; exceeding client expectations; working collaboratively with multiple teams.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Video Production at Webster University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    Wednesdays We Eat Pork

    This web series was created for the National Pork Board. This is a trailer for the series and part of a larger campaign to educate the public on how to safely cook pork for maximum flavor. Featuring celebrity host Jonathan Bennett and guests Carny Wilson and Joey Lawrence these episodes are designed to be a fun, high energy, way to share great recipes and educate proper cooking technique of pork products.

    You can find full episode examples on my portfolio https://www.anderama.com/portfolio/wwcp/

    Alex Smith | Teammates In Recovery

    NFL player Alex Smith sharing his recovery journey. This piece highlights the importance of mental health for those who are recovering from a traumatic injury.

    Express Employment Franchisee Campaign

    This spot was aimed at potential franchisees for Express Employment Professionals, a national chain that specializes in staffing services. This piece was particularly fun because I was able to collaborate on the concept as well as the final post.

    Build A Bear Product Launch

    It’s not every day that I get to work with a brand that has a following like Build A Bear. So when I got the opportunity to collaborate on this piece for social to launch their latest product offering I was really excited. The concept was simple. Show the impact that hearing a loved ones voice can have. The spot went over very well on their social media outlets and created a lot of excitement around the product.

    Baby Lock Sewing Demos

    Baby Lock is a premium sewing brand I have worked with on several occasions. Together we have collaborated on 30 second feature videos as well as long form product launches. Sewing has a natural visual interest that comes across beautifully with the luxury style that embodies this brand.

    Fur Baby Unscripted Series

    This is the trailer for a 6 episode unscripted series that I worked on as both editor and post production supervisor. This whole project was achieved with a small team and limited budget while maintaining professional quality.