I am a creative and detail-focused video editor with a BA in Film Studies and Production, experienced with short films, social media content and animated broadcast series. Fluent in industry-standard software and fast-paced workflows, I thrive on turning raw footage into captivating, cinematic content that connects to the consumer. With a strong sense of visual rhythm and a collaborative approach, I bring both technical skill and creative instinct to every project.

Daniel Hynds

I am a creative and detail-focused video editor with a BA in Film Studies and Production, experienced with short films, social media content and animated broadcast series. Fluent in industry-standard software and fast-paced workflows, I thrive on turning raw footage into captivating, cinematic content that connects to the consumer. With a strong sense of visual rhythm and a collaborative approach, I bring both technical skill and creative instinct to every project.

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I am a creative and detail-focused video editor with a BA in Film Studies and Production, experienced with short films, social media content and animated broadcast series.
Fluent in industry-standard software and fast-paced workflows, I thrive on turning raw footage into captivating, cinematic content that connects to the consumer.
With a strong sense of visual rhythm and a collaborative approach, I bring both technical skill and creative instinct to every project.

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Language

English
Fluent
Irish
Advanced

Work Experience

Assistant Editor at Paper Owl Films
November 1, 2023 - February 1, 2026
Produced broadcast-ready animatics in collaboration with the series director, storyboard artists and sound engineer; Delivered Irish and English language versions to internal and broadcast review standards; Worked to tight deadlines within a fast-paced pipeline using FTrack; Assisted in cutting episodes to time and adjusting story beats.
Assistant Editor at JAM Media Belfast
July 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Collaborated with storyboard artists to construct animatics aligned with the director's vision; Created and refined sound design, ambient effects, and integrated custom music in collaboration with a composer; Built and rendered edits to varying technical specifications for internal review, external assessment and final delivery; Assisted in cutting episodes to time and adjusting story beats for broadcast; Series achieved RTS Best Children’s/Animation Programme nomination and 6 KidsScreen Award nominations.
Team Leader at The Co-op Food Belfast
October 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Oversaw and harmonised departmental and team operations; Delegated tasks to subordinates; Addressed and resolved complex customer issues and queries.
Video Edit Intern at The Social Talks
March 1, 2024 - Present
Cut news and entertainment segments independently to broadcast standards; Coordinated with anchors and editorial leads via Google Workspace.
Junior Video Editor at Dingle Animation Festival
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Built and supported edits for Dingle Animation Festival’s event organisers; Supplied bespoke promotional edits for the festival’s Instagram and YouTube pages.
Editor / Short Film Post-Production at Listen In (QUB)
October 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Managed a 7-person crew and led post-production to final delivery using DaVinci Resolve.
Editor / Sound Design / Colour Grading at Goblins (QUB)
November 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Delivered edit, sound design, and grade using Avid Media Composer to meet director’s vision.
Editor / Sound Design / Colour Grading at Cola (QUB)
February 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021
Delivered edit, sound design, and grade using Avid Media Composer to meet director’s vision.
Remote Video Editor at Nerve Centre
March 1, 2021 - Present
Edited animated short in collaboration with Nerve Centre & NI Screen.
Junior Video Editor at The Social Talks
March 1, 2024 - Present
Remote video edit intern (see above).

Education

Bachelor of Art at Queens University Belfast
September 26, 2020 - June 27, 2023
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Film Studies and Production at Queen's University, Belfast
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
A Level (Moving Image Arts, English Literature, Business Studies) at Wallace High School, Lisburn
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization
    uniE608 Listen In
    Short film project in association with Queens University Belfast.