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Freelance video editor based in Sydney with about 15 years in the industry, mostly in unscripted TV — reality, development, and series work for networks like SBS, Channel 7, Channel 9, and streamers including Netflix and Paramount+. I also do motion graphics in After Effects, colour grading in DaVinci Resolve, and have been working with AI production tools (ComfyUI, Unreal Engine 5) on personal and client projects. Comfortable managing multiple jobs remotely and used to tight turnarounds from broadcast.…Freelance video editor based in Sydney with about 15 years in the industry, mostly in unscripted TV — reality, development, and series work for networks like SBS, Channel 7, Channel 9, and streamers including Netflix and Paramount+. I also do motion graphics in After Effects, colour grading in DaVinci Resolve, and have been working with AI production tools (ComfyUI, Unreal Engine 5) on personal and client projects. Comfortable managing multiple jobs remotely and used to tight turnarounds from broadcast.

Ben McBurnie

Video Editor, Director of Photography, Cinematographer, +2

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Freelance video editor based in Sydney with about 15 years in the industry, mostly in unscripted TV — reality, development, and series work for networks like SBS, Channel 7, Channel 9, and streamers including Netflix and Paramount+. I also do motion graphics in After Effects, colour grading in DaVinci Resolve, and have been working with AI production tools (ComfyUI, Unreal Engine 5) on personal and client projects. Comfortable managing multiple jobs remotely and used to tight turnarounds from broadcast.…Freelance video editor based in Sydney with about 15 years in the industry, mostly in unscripted TV — reality, development, and series work for networks like SBS, Channel 7, Channel 9, and streamers including Netflix and Paramount+. I also do motion graphics in After Effects, colour grading in DaVinci Resolve, and have been working with AI production tools (ComfyUI, Unreal Engine 5) on personal and client projects. Comfortable managing multiple jobs remotely and used to tight turnarounds from broadcast.

Available to hire

Freelance video editor based in Sydney with about 15 years in the industry, mostly in unscripted TV — reality, development, and series work for networks like SBS, Channel 7, Channel 9, and streamers including Netflix and Paramount+. I also do motion graphics in After Effects, colour grading in DaVinci Resolve, and have been working with AI production tools (ComfyUI, Unreal Engine 5) on personal and client projects. Comfortable managing multiple jobs remotely and used to tight turnarounds from broadcast.

Skills

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve Studio

3D Animation

Avid Media Composer

Experience Level

Adobe After Effects

Expert

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Director / Editor at Together Alone — Queensland Government

January 1, 2024 - Present

Directed and edited a 30-minute documentary with motion graphics and colour grade; end-to-end production from concept through final delivery.

Editor at Eurovision (4 seasons) — Blink TV / Beyond / SBS

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025

Edited Australia’s edition of Eurovision Song Contest across four consecutive years; fast-turnaround broadcast edits meeting tight deadlines and high production standards.

Development Editor at Eureka Development

January 1, 2019 - Present

Ongoing development editing across multiple confidential projects for major network pitches; cutting sizzle reels, casting tapes, and concept videos for broadcasters and streamers.

Teaser Editor at The Mole / The Real Love Boat — Eureka / Netflix / Paramount+

January 1, 2021 - Present

Edited teaser trailers that helped secure commissions for Netflix (3 seasons) and Paramount+.

Teaser Editor at Holey Moley Season 4 — Eureka

January 1, 2021 - Present

Edited teaser s and drama segments across 10 episodes.

Editor at Hanging With (Seasons 9 & 10) — Disney Channel Australia

January 1, 2019 - Present

Editor for 100 episodes of daily children's broadcast; high volume, consistent quality, tight turnarounds.

Editor at The Chef’s Line (11 episodes) — Eureka / SBS

January 1, 2017 - Present

30-minute reality cooking series for SBS broadcast.