I'm John LeSanche, a four-time Emmy-nominated editor with a track record across long and short form programming in a variety of genres. I'm currently running John LeSanche Creative Editorial, involved with post production roles across multiple genres including offline editing for TV/streaming, creation of promotional and marketing pieces, and development sizzle reels.…

John LeSanche

I'm John LeSanche, a four-time Emmy-nominated editor with a track record across long and short form programming in a variety of genres. I'm currently running John LeSanche Creative Editorial, involved with post production roles across multiple genres including offline editing for TV/streaming, creation of promotional and marketing pieces, and development sizzle reels.…

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I’m John LeSanche, a four-time Emmy-nominated editor with a track record across long and short form programming in a variety of genres.

I’m currently running John LeSanche Creative Editorial, involved with post production roles across multiple genres including offline editing for TV/streaming, creation of promotional and marketing pieces, and development sizzle reels.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Offline Editor at 20 West Productions (part of Intersport)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013
Edited TV programs including Made In Milwaukee - DIY (1 season), My Strange Addiction - TLC (4 seasons), Pregnant Behind Bars - Discovery Fit & Health (2 episodes) and The Squeeze - MSNBC (4 episodes).
Editor at CelebTV.com (part of Intersport)
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
Cut together daily entertainment news features for online and digital distribution.
Senior Music Editor at Sprint Exclusive Entertainment (part of Intersport)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
Edited hundreds of pieces of original digital content including news features, artist profiles, and live performances for digital distribution on the Sprint network.
Offline/Online Editor at Intersport Television
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007
Edited TV programming and maintained the video server. Worked on shows like City Slam - ESPN, Summer House - ESPN2, The Next Level - Big Ten Network, The Season - ESPN, and World’s Greatest Auto Shows - Speed Channel.
Editor at Fox Sports Net
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004
Edited news features and promotions for nightly sports programming.
Director/Cameraman at Cognitive Arts
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2000
Directed and produced scenes and interviews for corporate training software. Responsibilities included talent and studio bookings. Clients included GE Capital, Target, and Lyras Shipping (Greece).
Creative Editorial at John LeSanche Creative Editorial
June 15, 2023 - June 15, 2023
Involved in post-production roles including offline editing for TV/streaming programming, creation of ad/promotional marketing pieces for TV and digital use, and development of sizzle reels. Clients include Big Ten Network, A&E Factual Studios, PBS Newshour, and various production companies.
Offline Editor at 20 West Productions
January 1, 2013 - September 16, 2025
Edited multiple series including Made In Milwaukee - DIY (1 season), My Strange Addiction - TLC (4 seasons), Pregnant Behind Bars - Discovery Fit & Health (2 episodes), and The Squeeze - MSNBC (4 episodes).
Editor at CelebTV.com
January 1, 2009 - September 16, 2025
Cut together daily entertainment news features for online and digital distribution.
Senior Music Editor at Sprint Exclusive Entertainment
January 1, 2008 - September 16, 2025
Edited hundreds of pieces of original content including news features, artist profiles and live performances for distribution on the Sprint network.
Offline/Online Editor at Intersport Television
January 1, 2007 - September 16, 2025
Offline/Online editing for City Slam - ESPN (2 episodes), Summer House - ESPN2 (1 season), The Next Level - Big Ten Network (1 season), The Season - ESPN (10 episodes), World's Greatest Auto Shows - Speed Channel (7 episodes).
Editor at Fox Sports Net
January 1, 2004 - September 16, 2025
Edited news features and promotions for nightly sports programming.
Offline Editor at 20 West Productions
January 1, 2013 - September 16, 2025
Edited Made In Milwaukee - DIY (1 season); My Strange Addiction - TLC (4 seasons); Pregnant Behind Bars - Discovery Fit & Health (2 episodes); The Squeeze - MSNBC (4 episodes).
Editor at CelebTV.com
January 1, 2009 - September 16, 2025
Cut together daily entertainment news features for online and digital distribution.
Senior Music Editor at Sprint Exclusive Entertainment
January 1, 2008 - September 16, 2025
Edited hundreds of pieces of original content including news features, artist profiles and live performances for distribution on the Sprint network.
Offline/Online Editor at Intersport Television
January 1, 2007 - September 16, 2025
City Slam - ESPN (2 episodes); Summer House - ESPN2 (1 season); The Next Level - Big Ten Network (1 season); The Season - ESPN (10 episodes); World’s Greatest Auto Shows - Speed Channel (7 episodes).
Editor at Fox Sports Net
January 1, 2004 - September 16, 2025
Edited news features and promotions for nightly sports programming.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Columbia College Chicago
September 1, 1990 - January 1, 1995
My Bachelor's Degree was focused in TV/media production and post production.

Qualifications

Midwest Emmy Nomination, Co-Producer
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Hugo TV Awards - Silver Plaque - Special Achievement: Direction
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Midwest Emmy Nomination, Editor, Promotion Composite
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003
Silver Promax – Cubs vs White Sox Crosstown Classic Promo
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Intercom (Chicago International Film Festival) – Certificate of Merit
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998
Midwest Emmy Nomination (Co-Producer, The Next Level)
January 1, 2011 - September 16, 2025
Hugo TV Awards - Silver Plaque: Special Achievement: Direction – The Squeeze
January 1, 2010 - September 16, 2025
Midwest Emmy Nomination, Editor, Promotion Composite
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003
Silver Promax – Cubs vs White Sox Crosstown Classic Promo
January 1, 2001 - September 16, 2025
Intercom (Chicago International Film Festival) – Certificate of Merit
January 1, 1998 - September 16, 2025
Midwest Emmy Nomination (Editor, Promotion Composite)
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Midwest Emmy Nomination (Editor, Promotion Composite)
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Midwest Emmy Nomination (Editor, Promotion Composite)
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Hugo TV Awards - Silver Plaque - Special Achievement: Direction (The Squeeze)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Silver Promax – Cubs vs White Sox Crosstown Classic Promo
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Intercom (Chicago International Film Festival) Certificate of Merit
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998
Midwest Emmy Nomination (Co-Producer, The Next Level)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Telecommunications