Hi, I’m Ben Hunt, a Senior Video Editor with two decades of experience shaping high‑impact social, commercial, and promotional content for global brands such as Apple, Burberry, Dr. Martens, Jamie Oliver, Red Bull, Sony PlayStation, and Virgin Atlantic. I thrive in fast‑paced environments, delivering sharp edits under pressure, whether working solo or collaborating with demanding clients and stakeholders. My background spans post‑production houses, production companies, remote workflows, and on‑set environments, and I’m comfortable managing end‑to‑end projects from concept to final delivery, including sound design, colour grading, and motion graphics. I embrace AI‑driven workflows to boost efficiency, scalability, and localisation, using tools like ElevenLabs for voice generation and Adobe Firefly for image creation. As a director and music producer, I bring rhythm, storytelling, and creative instinct to every project, translating briefs into compelling visuals and working closely with teams and clients to realise ambitious ideas.

Ben Hunt

Hi, I’m Ben Hunt, a Senior Video Editor with two decades of experience shaping high‑impact social, commercial, and promotional content for global brands such as Apple, Burberry, Dr. Martens, Jamie Oliver, Red Bull, Sony PlayStation, and Virgin Atlantic. I thrive in fast‑paced environments, delivering sharp edits under pressure, whether working solo or collaborating with demanding clients and stakeholders. My background spans post‑production houses, production companies, remote workflows, and on‑set environments, and I’m comfortable managing end‑to‑end projects from concept to final delivery, including sound design, colour grading, and motion graphics. I embrace AI‑driven workflows to boost efficiency, scalability, and localisation, using tools like ElevenLabs for voice generation and Adobe Firefly for image creation. As a director and music producer, I bring rhythm, storytelling, and creative instinct to every project, translating briefs into compelling visuals and working closely with teams and clients to realise ambitious ideas.

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Hi, I’m Ben Hunt, a Senior Video Editor with two decades of experience shaping high‑impact social, commercial, and promotional content for global brands such as Apple, Burberry, Dr. Martens, Jamie Oliver, Red Bull, Sony PlayStation, and Virgin Atlantic. I thrive in fast‑paced environments, delivering sharp edits under pressure, whether working solo or collaborating with demanding clients and stakeholders. My background spans post‑production houses, production companies, remote workflows, and on‑set environments, and I’m comfortable managing end‑to‑end projects from concept to final delivery, including sound design, colour grading, and motion graphics.

I embrace AI‑driven workflows to boost efficiency, scalability, and localisation, using tools like ElevenLabs for voice generation and Adobe Firefly for image creation. As a director and music producer, I bring rhythm, storytelling, and creative instinct to every project, translating briefs into compelling visuals and working closely with teams and clients to realise ambitious ideas.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Freelance Video Editor at Self-Employed
March 1, 2026 - Present
Available for commercials, branded content, promos and social campaigns. Building on 20 years’ experience with clients including Apple, Burberry, Dr. Martens, Jamie Oliver, Red Bull, Sony PlayStation, and Virgin Atlantic. Demonstrated ability to deliver fast, creative edits under pressure across post‑production, production, remote workflows and on‑set environments, working independently or with demanding clients and stakeholders.
Lead Editor at Tilling Creative
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Lead Editor for an award-winning production agency, delivering content for international clients including Sanofi, bp, Castrol, and the University of Liverpool, for social media and internal communications. Implemented AI-supported workflows to streamline editing, social media re-versioning, and language translations; developed the house editing style to ensure consistent standards across staff and freelancers.
2nd Editor at RSA (Asda Easter Campaign)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
2nd Editor for the national TV campaign.
Freelance Video Editor at Various production companies and agencies
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2023
Fifteen years freelancing with leading production companies and agencies across commercials, branded content, documentaries, music videos, and live events. Clients and collaborators include RSA Films, Final Cut, Nexus Studios, Smyle, Iris Worldwide, Agile Films, and Outsider.
Freelance Video Editor at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2023
In 15 years as a freelancer I worked with top production companies and agencies including RSA, Final Cut, Nexus Studios, Smyle, Iris Worldwide, Studio Private, Agile Films, and Outsider. I edited across commercials, branded content, documentaries, TV shows, music videos, and event coverage, maintaining meticulous attention to detail to bring out the best in footage.
Technical Assistant / Editor at Nexus Productions, London
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008
Worked within a leading animation studio editing commercials for clients such as BBC, Orange, Sky and Ben & Jerry’s; contributed to short films, pitches and live events. Managed and maintained Final Cut Pro suites and post‑production infrastructure across multiple broadcast formats.
Technical Assistant / Editor at Nexus Productions
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008
Technical Assistant / Editor at an international animation studio, editing commercials for BBC, Orange, Sky and Ben & Jerry's; cutting music promos for Domino Records, Mute and Polydor; setting up, maintaining, and upgrading the Final Cut Pro suite; handling DV, Digibeta, Beta SP, HD Cam, and DAT decks; delivering finished spots and converting/compressing for online delivery.
Edit Assistant at Lipsync Post, London
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Progressed from Runner to Edit Assistant, supporting editors across high‑profile film and TV campaigns. Edited promotional content for Twentieth Century Fox, Paramount, Warner Bros., and Universal. Produced sizzle reels, EPKs, and internal presentation materials.
Edit Assistant at Lipsync Post
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Joined as a Runner and promoted to Edit Assistant; edited high-profile TV spots for Twentieth Century Fox, Paramount, Warner Brothers and Universal, as well as sizzle reels, EPKs and montages.

Education

BA (Hons) Media Studies at University of East London
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
A Levels at Oldswinford Sixth Form
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
BA (Hons) Media Studies at University of East London
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
A Levels at Oldswinford Sixth Form College
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026

Qualifications

BA (Hons) in Media Studies
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
A Levels
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Software & Internet