I'm Ben D. C. Williamson, a video editor and audio-visual storyteller based in Oceanside, CA. For more than seven years I led the editing for Justin Murphy's OtherLife podcast, shaping 400+ weekly episodes from raw multi-camera footage to final YouTube delivery. I specialize in Premiere Pro multi-camera editing, audio cleanup and scoring, and crafting engaging YouTube interviews and social content. I also write and direct projects like the GRANATUS short film, contribute original music scoring, and deliver fast-turnaround social media packages (TikTok/Reels) and podcast production support. I’m currently available for about 40 hours per week and seeking podcast production retainers, YouTube channel editing, and social video packages in the Oceanside area.

Ben D. C. Williamson

I'm Ben D. C. Williamson, a video editor and audio-visual storyteller based in Oceanside, CA. For more than seven years I led the editing for Justin Murphy's OtherLife podcast, shaping 400+ weekly episodes from raw multi-camera footage to final YouTube delivery. I specialize in Premiere Pro multi-camera editing, audio cleanup and scoring, and crafting engaging YouTube interviews and social content. I also write and direct projects like the GRANATUS short film, contribute original music scoring, and deliver fast-turnaround social media packages (TikTok/Reels) and podcast production support. I’m currently available for about 40 hours per week and seeking podcast production retainers, YouTube channel editing, and social video packages in the Oceanside area.

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I’m Ben D. C. Williamson, a video editor and audio-visual storyteller based in Oceanside, CA. For more than seven years I led the editing for Justin Murphy’s OtherLife podcast, shaping 400+ weekly episodes from raw multi-camera footage to final YouTube delivery. I specialize in Premiere Pro multi-camera editing, audio cleanup and scoring, and crafting engaging YouTube interviews and social content.

I also write and direct projects like the GRANATUS short film, contribute original music scoring, and deliver fast-turnaround social media packages (TikTok/Reels) and podcast production support. I’m currently available for about 40 hours per week and seeking podcast production retainers, YouTube channel editing, and social video packages in the Oceanside area.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Podcast Media Producer at Other Life
April 1, 2019 - Present
Full production pipeline for Justin Murphy's podcast/YouTube: Premiere Pro editing for 400+ weekly episodes (7 years); Multi-camera sync (2-4 cameras) for YouTube interviews; Audio mixing + original music scoring for podcast retention.
Freelance Video Editor at Freelance/Self Employed
January 1, 2016 - Present
Premiere Pro editing for YouTube, TikTok, branded content, businesses, independent film: GRANATUS short film (wrote/directed/edited); Social media video packages; Fast turnaround specialist.
Music Composer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2005 - Present
Multi-instrumentalist. Bouzouki specialist. 'Tipping the Scales' album (ITMA archive). Original scoring for video projects. Online lessons via Zoom.
Shipping & Social Media Marketing at Damascene Gallery
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Shipping and social media marketing of handmade high quality Orthodox Christian iconography.
Video Production, Editing & Graphic Design at Levinson Brothers LLC
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
Video production, editing, and graphic design.
Shipping & Marketing at Damascene Gallery
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Shipping and social media marketing of handmade Orthodox Christian iconography; created promotional content and managed online presence.
Video Production Assistant at Levinson Brothers LLC
January 1, 2014 - December 1, 2018
Video production, editing, and graphic design for clients; supported post-production workflows and branding.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of New Mexico, Main Campus
January 1, 2019 - April 1, 2021
Associate's Degree in Psychology at Sinclair Community College
January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2018
Bachelor of Arts at University of New Mexico
January 1, 2019 - April 1, 2021
Associate's degree at Sinclair Community College
January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2018

Qualifications

Summa Cum Laude
April 1, 2021 - March 17, 2026
Dean's List
April 1, 2021 - March 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services