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I’m a media operator with a strong background in content classification, quality control, and editing, spanning HBO Max content for Warner Bros. Discovery and TVNZ. I thrive on turning complex briefs into smooth, on-time deliverables and ensuring content meets safety and quality standards. I work well both in teams and solo, and I’m comfortable under pressure during live transmission and tight deadlines. I’m proficient with Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and other tools, bringing strong analytical and problem-solving skills to every project.…I’m a media operator with a strong background in content classification, quality control, and editing, spanning HBO Max content for Warner Bros. Discovery and TVNZ. I thrive on turning complex briefs into smooth, on-time deliverables and ensuring content meets safety and quality standards. I work well both in teams and solo, and I’m comfortable under pressure during live transmission and tight deadlines. I’m proficient with Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and other tools, bringing strong analytical and problem-solving skills to every project.

Aaron Ngatae

Video Editor, Content Producer, Presenter, +2

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I’m a media operator with a strong background in content classification, quality control, and editing, spanning HBO Max content for Warner Bros. Discovery and TVNZ. I thrive on turning complex briefs into smooth, on-time deliverables and ensuring content meets safety and quality standards. I work well both in teams and solo, and I’m comfortable under pressure during live transmission and tight deadlines. I’m proficient with Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and other tools, bringing strong analytical and problem-solving skills to every project.…I’m a media operator with a strong background in content classification, quality control, and editing, spanning HBO Max content for Warner Bros. Discovery and TVNZ. I thrive on turning complex briefs into smooth, on-time deliverables and ensuring content meets safety and quality standards. I work well both in teams and solo, and I’m comfortable under pressure during live transmission and tight deadlines. I’m proficient with Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and other tools, bringing strong analytical and problem-solving skills to every project.

Available to hire

I’m a media operator with a strong background in content classification, quality control, and editing, spanning HBO Max content for Warner Bros. Discovery and TVNZ. I thrive on turning complex briefs into smooth, on-time deliverables and ensuring content meets safety and quality standards.

I work well both in teams and solo, and I’m comfortable under pressure during live transmission and tight deadlines. I’m proficient with Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and other tools, bringing strong analytical and problem-solving skills to every project.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Accredited Classifier at Warner Bros. Discovery

January 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025

Reviewed television series and films for classification (censor ratings) which were submitted to the Australian Classification Board for approval. This role focused on content for the streaming service HBO Max in Sydney. This role was under a 6 month freelance contract.

Media Specialist at TVNZ

August 1, 2012 - December 1, 2024

Reviewed television series, movies, and films for quality control and classification on TV1, TV2, Duke, and TVNZ+. Edited and published content, ensured appropriate timing, implemented censorship cuts, incorporated sponsorship elements such as tags and graphics, and worked within deadlines. Proficient with non-linear editing systems including Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve and Easycut.

Presentation Director at TVNZ

August 1, 1998 - August 1, 2011

Transmission room director and coordinator for MTV, TV1 and TV2; managed switching between tape-based programming and live events, scheduling and timing of on-air content, editing and creation of content using non-linear tape to tape-based systems, and preparation of daily and upcoming logs.