Hi, I’m Ben Kaplan. I’m a detail-oriented and adaptable freelance video editor with hands-on experience editing and designing content for the Documentary Channel. I’m highly proficient across the Adobe Creative Cloud, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator, with additional experience in DaVinci Resolve. I thrive under tight deadlines and enjoy translating creative feedback into polished visuals. I recently earned a Bachelor’s degree in Film Studies and bring a solid foundation in visual storytelling, editing workflows, and screenwriting. I’m excited to contribute my technical skills, creative judgment, and strong work ethic to compelling visual projects. You can view my editing portfolio linked in the portfolio section of my resume.

Ben Kaplan

Hi, I’m Ben Kaplan. I’m a detail-oriented and adaptable freelance video editor with hands-on experience editing and designing content for the Documentary Channel. I’m highly proficient across the Adobe Creative Cloud, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator, with additional experience in DaVinci Resolve. I thrive under tight deadlines and enjoy translating creative feedback into polished visuals. I recently earned a Bachelor’s degree in Film Studies and bring a solid foundation in visual storytelling, editing workflows, and screenwriting. I’m excited to contribute my technical skills, creative judgment, and strong work ethic to compelling visual projects. You can view my editing portfolio linked in the portfolio section of my resume.

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Hi, I’m Ben Kaplan. I’m a detail-oriented and adaptable freelance video editor with hands-on experience editing and designing content for the Documentary Channel. I’m highly proficient across the Adobe Creative Cloud, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator, with additional experience in DaVinci Resolve. I thrive under tight deadlines and enjoy translating creative feedback into polished visuals. I recently earned a Bachelor’s degree in Film Studies and bring a solid foundation in visual storytelling, editing workflows, and screenwriting. I’m excited to contribute my technical skills, creative judgment, and strong work ethic to compelling visual projects. You can view my editing portfolio linked in the portfolio section of my resume.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Video Editor / Graphic Designer at The Documentary Channel
April 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance video editor and graphic designer for the Documentary Channel. Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator) and DaVinci Resolve. Remote work from home. Responsibilities include meeting deadlines, learning on the go, solving problems, and carrying out highly specific edits and design requests.
Line Cook/Prep Cook at Friend Bakery & Pizza
March 1, 2023 - Present
Part-time line cook/prep cook. Responsibilities include food safety, rules for serving alcohol, preparing and cooking menu items, teamwork, customer communication, fast-paced environment, cleanliness, and training new staff.
Summer Camp Counsellor at CAMP MASSAD
July 1, 2018 - August 31, 2021
Summer camp counselor (July–August) 2018–2021. Responsible for camper care, safety, program delivery, and campsite maintenance.
Director of Wilderness Programming at CAMP MASSAD
July 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023
Director of Wilderness Programming (July 2022–August 2023). Organized and led wilderness activities, including cookouts and canoe trips, and supervised safety and program execution.
Freelance Video Editor at The Documentary Channel
April 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance video editor and graphic designer for the Documentary Channel. Remote work from home. Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.). Demonstrated ability to learn on the fly, adapt to challenging editing and design tasks, and solve problems under tight deadlines. Executed highly specific edits and design changes to satisfy client requests.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at University of Manitoba
September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Bachelor's degree in Film Studies at University of Manitoba
September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Film Studies at University of Manitoba
September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Bachelor's Degree at University of Manitoba
September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Software & Internet