Creative and technically skilled Video Editor & Motion Graphics Designer with 20+ years of experience in broadcast television, commercial production, and digital-first content across social feeds and vertical formats. Recognized with 3 Emmy Awards and 4 nominations for outstanding editing and storytelling. Expert in the Adobe Creative Suite and 3D applications, with proven success in accelerating post-production timelines, elevating brand visuals, and delivering high-profile content under tight deadlines. I integrate AI platforms including Veo 3, Runway, and Midjourney to expand creative possibilities, streamline editing, and stay ahead of emerging production trends. Trusted partner for creative teams seeking innovation, precision, and wow-factor!

Daniel Grudovich

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Creative and technically skilled Video Editor & Motion Graphics Designer with 20+ years of experience in broadcast television, commercial production, and digital-first content across social feeds and vertical formats. Recognized with 3 Emmy Awards and 4 nominations for outstanding editing and storytelling. Expert in the Adobe Creative Suite and 3D applications, with proven success in accelerating post-production timelines, elevating brand visuals, and delivering high-profile content under tight deadlines. I integrate AI platforms including Veo 3, Runway, and Midjourney to expand creative possibilities, streamline editing, and stay ahead of emerging production trends. Trusted partner for creative teams seeking innovation, precision, and wow-factor!

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Creative and technically skilled Video Editor & Motion Graphics Designer with 20+ years of experience in broadcast television, commercial production, and digital-first content across social feeds and vertical formats. Recognized with 3 Emmy Awards and 4 nominations for outstanding editing and storytelling. Expert in the Adobe Creative Suite and 3D applications, with proven success in accelerating post-production timelines, elevating brand visuals, and delivering high-profile content under tight deadlines. I integrate AI platforms including Veo 3, Runway, and Midjourney to expand creative possibilities, streamline editing, and stay ahead of emerging production trends. Trusted partner for creative teams seeking innovation, precision, and wow-factor!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Editor, Motion Graphics Designer & Photojournalist at Fox Television
November 20, 2016 - November 1, 2024
Spearheaded branding and motion graphic design for show openers, LED studio walls, promos, sizzle reels, newsroom murals, and cold open templates. Edited high-profile content, including NFL halftime cut-ins, with consistent leadership recognition. Designed editing templates and optimized editing workflows, reducing turnaround times by up to 30%. Shot and edited 3 Emmy-winning projects and 4 nominated works.
Video Editor, Producer & Cinematographer (Freelance) at In-Media
June 1, 2013 - Present
Delivered post-production services for broadcast, government, and social media campaigns. Produced interactive training design for US Army intelligence programs and senior Pentagon briefings. Directed animation for Bellator: A Southeast Story (Best Animation, Southern California Film Festival). Edited & animated “5 Days on the Pile” (Best Documentary, NY Shorts Festival; streaming on Prime).
Video Editor & Multimedia Journalist at E.W. Scripps / WMAR
June 1, 2012 - March 1, 2014
Directed, shot, and edited national sweeps-style entertainment segments for The List. Developed editing/archival workflows and graphics templates adopted across multiple bureaus.
Videographer, Video Editor & Manager of Creative Services at R4 Incorporated
November 1, 2008 - March 1, 2012
Conducted field shoots in Iraq and Afghanistan, producing documentaries and training content for the US Army, DHS, and FBI. Managed web, trade show, and print media design projects. Held an active Top-Secret DoD Security Clearance.
On-Air Reporter, Photojournalist & Video Editor at Young Broadcasting / WRIC-TV 8
October 1, 2006 - November 1, 2008
Shot and edited local news under tight deadlines Promoted as the station’s first “one-man-band” multimedia journalist. Created motion graphics templates during the station’s transition to non-linear editing.

Education

Television Production Technical Certificate at William T. McFatter Technical College
January 16, 2001 - August 18, 2003
Coursework covered studio operations, field production, electronic news gathering as well as both linear and non-linear video editing
Private Pilot’s License at Ocean Aire/Cessna Pilot Center
October 5, 2009 - June 17, 2011
This was the pursuit of a bucket-list achievement of obtaining my Private Pilot’s License
Unreal Engine, Maya 3D Animation Training at CG Spectrum
July 6, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Continued education in advanced 3D animation for AR/VR set design

Qualifications

Private Pilot License
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    uniE608 Broadcast-Level Polish for YouTube Storytelling
    This highlight reel showcases a selection of motion graphics, AI prompting, and video editing work I created for Apex Living, a science-based lifestyle design channel. From bold motion graphics to rapid-fire edits, I had the creative freedom to turn simple green screen footage into visually striking, scroll-stopping content. video videoediting graphics motiongraphics specialeffects YouTube social
    uniE608 Creative Cuts: Vertical Video That Pops
    Opening with Instagram-focused cuts and moving into reshaped YouTube content, this reel proves vertical editing can hit just as hard. It’s built on fundamentals: pace that hooks, visuals that pop, and sound that carries the story. reel socialmedia vertical editing
    uniE608 Full-Length, Quick-Turn Vertical Ad
    A short-form coffee brand spot created for Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. Designed and delivered under a tight turnaround, this edit blends upbeat pacing, bold typography, and stock integration to create a polished, scroll-stopping vertical ad. All the elements were sourced by me (including logo creation) with no direction.
    uniE608 Pixel-Crafted Passion: My VFX & Motion Reel
    Even with a jackpot win today, I'd remain deeply immersed in this work tomorrow. For me, bringing pixels to life is nothing short of magic. It’s a passion that fuels my every day as I've been privileged to shoot and edit some fantastic projects. Many of the 3D logos featured were created by extruding 2D vector shapes in Element 3D, Blender and Unreal Engine. video animator videoeditor motiongraphics VFX VisualEffects SpecialEffects compositing 3D AfterEffects
    uniE608 Storytelling Through Sound & Sight
    Visual storytelling is deeply meaningful to me. It's about more than just creating compelling images; it's about capturing moments, stirring emotions, and crafting narratives that resonate with others, offering a glimpse into different worlds and perspectives. All of these stories were shot and edited by me, with the first three receiving Emmy nominations. The first two and the final story are nat-sound packages, where I weave together the interview subject’s sound bites to tell the full narrative. This storytelling approach relies on using brief bursts of natural sound to immerse the viewer in the scene and create a more visceral connection with the content. video videoeditor animator
    uniE608 Fast-Turn, High-Impact Editing for NFL Halftime
    Washington DC's WTTG airs two-minute promos during NFL halftime breaks, built to grab attention with bold visuals and quick-paced editing. Given only green-screen anchor reads, Envato Elements, and 36 hours, I had full creative freedom to push beyond standard news promos. Repurposing After Effects templates into dialogue-driven segments demanded precise back-timing and custom design work, while dynamic sound design brought it all to life. video VideoEditing MotionGraphics AfterEffects Animator Broadcast
    uniE621 Badge-style logo for a new show
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    uniE621 Digital Ad
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    uniE621 Club Flyer
    graphicdesigner designer
    uniE621 Giant Newsroom Mural (Before & After)
    graphicdesigner designer
    uniE621 Slick Sheet
    graphicdesigner designer
    uniE621 Bread Of Life Flyer
    graphicdesigner designer