Hi there, I'm Jonathan Cordell, an Emmy Award-winning editor based in New York with over two decades of experience in documentary and feature storytelling. Throughout the years, I've worked in fast-paced environments, collaborating with directors, producers, and composers to craft compelling narratives with the pacing, sound design, and musical integration that captures viewers interest.…

Jonathan Cordell

Hi there, I'm Jonathan Cordell, an Emmy Award-winning editor based in New York with over two decades of experience in documentary and feature storytelling. Throughout the years, I've worked in fast-paced environments, collaborating with directors, producers, and composers to craft compelling narratives with the pacing, sound design, and musical integration that captures viewers interest.…

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Hi there, I’m Jonathan Cordell, an Emmy Award-winning editor based in New York with over two decades of experience in documentary and feature storytelling. Throughout the years, I’ve worked in fast-paced environments, collaborating with directors, producers, and composers to craft compelling narratives with the pacing, sound design, and musical integration that captures viewers interest.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Editor at ABC/Hulu (Michelle Obama: The Style, The Power, The Look)
November 1, 2025 - Present
Edited documentary content for a major profile piece; coordinated with producers and music/sound teams to enhance pacing and narrative impact.
Editor at ABC/Hulu (Truth and Lies: Who Killed JFK?)
November 1, 2025 - Present
Edited and shaped documentary sequence material for high-profile ABC/Hulu project; collaborated with director and lead editors, supervised audio notes, and contributed to creative rendition of scenes.
Editor at ABC (Countdown to the Oscars with Robin Roberts)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Edited feature segments and live-facility packages for special; collaborated across post teams to ensure timely delivery.
Editor at ABC/Hulu (Last Days of Gene Hackman)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Edited in a fast-paced docu-series format, coordinating with directors and lead editors to refine cutting room output.
Editor at Hulu (Operation Babylift: The 50 Year Journey)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Edited documentary material, integrated archival assets and sound design to support emotional arc.
Editor at Hulu (Diddy on Trial: As It Happened)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Co-edited a mini-series piece with emphasis on narrative clarity and pacing for a high-profile special.
Editor at ABC/Disney+/Hulu (The Happiest Story on Earth: 70 Years of Disneyland)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Edited archival-driven feature for streaming; integrated music cues and visual storytelling to celebrate the 70-year legacy.
Editor at ABC/Disney+/Hulu (Bruce Springsteen: Backstage and Backstreets)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Edited profile piece for ABC News Studios; integrated interview footage, archive, and music cues.
Editor at ABC/Disney+/Hulu (The Untold Stories of Mary Poppins)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Edited documentary on 60th anniversary; oversaw editorial notes and film assembly for streaming release.
Editor at ABC/Hulu (The Cult Next Door: Heaven's Gate)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Edited doc exploring historical mystery; collaborated with showrunners and archival teams.
Editor at ABC/Hulu (Avatar: The Deep Dive – Behind the Scenes)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Edited behind-the-scenes doc; supported director notes and contributed temp SFX where appropriate.
Editor at ABC (Babies of 9/11: 20 Years Later)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Edited Diane Sawyer special; focused on narrative structure and emotional pacing.
Editor at ABC/Disney+ (Something’s Coming: West Side Story)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Edited companion piece and feature content; worked with archival assets and interview footage.
Editor at Reelz (Behind Closed Doors)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Edited multi-episode docu-series; coordinated with producers for ongoing deliverables.
Editor at ABC News (20/20 and related multi-episodes)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Contributed editing across multiple episodes; enhanced storytelling with cut progression and pacing.
Editor at ABC (The Douglas Dynasty: Fame, Addiction and Finding Home)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Edited Diane Sawyer special; contributed to narrative cohesion and pacing.
Editor at ABC (The Last Days of Phil Hartman)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Edited a two-hour documentary special; collaborated with director and lead editor on cut progression.
Editor at Oxygen (Dannemora Prison Break)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Edited two-hour docu-series special; coordinated with archival and interview assets.
Editor at ABC News (Good Morning America/Nightline – multi-episodes)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Edited episodic packages; supported post-production teams across several shows.
Senior Editor and Producer at First Baptist Church of Jacksonville
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2015
Led international shoots, edited mini-docs, and produced church-related multimedia content.
Senior Editor at WTLV / WJXX (NBC/ABC affiliate) – Jacksonville, FL
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2008
Led a team of editors; managed editorial workflow and daily production.

Education

A.S. Degree in Film and Video Production at Full Sail University
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026

Qualifications

Emmy Award
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other

Skills

Experience Level