A video editor is a problem solver who manages to assemble or solve a puzzle with pieces missing, this is who I am. I am a freelance video editor and video artist with thirteen years of professional experience actively seeking a full-time opportunity to craft stories and impactful images using the tools of my passion. Over the seven years of my most recent full time tenure at a full service production company, I expanded my expertise and craft in video editing and motion graphics serving as the primary editor for several of the company’s larger clients such as Google, Twitter (at the time), and NYU. I took to each project with the same creative excitement that I have when working on my own video pieces, totally engaged with the challenge of translating every brief into praxis with motion and video to synthesize a truly engaging promotional piece that did more than just promote. I want to continue my practice in this space while working on a team that shares my passion. I am obsessively organized, detail focused, and have hired and lead teams of freelancers in previous positions. Not every project has been the sexiest, most exciting montage for some larger than life brand but every project has received the same cult-like commitment to the craft of audiovisual storytelling and I am proud of every piece that has paved my way to applying for this opportunity. - 13 years of experience cutting everything form long and short form promotion doc pieces, product promotions, and social video as it was still emerging. - Detail focused and organized - nothing will be lost or go offline at the 11th hour before the deadline. - I am a very quick, on-the-spot creative problem solver and many times have produced work that was lauded as "spinning gold from straw" given what was provided to work with.

Ted Hesse

A video editor is a problem solver who manages to assemble or solve a puzzle with pieces missing, this is who I am. I am a freelance video editor and video artist with thirteen years of professional experience actively seeking a full-time opportunity to craft stories and impactful images using the tools of my passion. Over the seven years of my most recent full time tenure at a full service production company, I expanded my expertise and craft in video editing and motion graphics serving as the primary editor for several of the company’s larger clients such as Google, Twitter (at the time), and NYU. I took to each project with the same creative excitement that I have when working on my own video pieces, totally engaged with the challenge of translating every brief into praxis with motion and video to synthesize a truly engaging promotional piece that did more than just promote. I want to continue my practice in this space while working on a team that shares my passion. I am obsessively organized, detail focused, and have hired and lead teams of freelancers in previous positions. Not every project has been the sexiest, most exciting montage for some larger than life brand but every project has received the same cult-like commitment to the craft of audiovisual storytelling and I am proud of every piece that has paved my way to applying for this opportunity. - 13 years of experience cutting everything form long and short form promotion doc pieces, product promotions, and social video as it was still emerging. - Detail focused and organized - nothing will be lost or go offline at the 11th hour before the deadline. - I am a very quick, on-the-spot creative problem solver and many times have produced work that was lauded as "spinning gold from straw" given what was provided to work with.

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A video editor is a problem solver who manages to assemble or solve a puzzle with pieces missing, this is who I am.

I am a freelance video editor and video artist with thirteen years of professional experience actively seeking a full-time opportunity to craft stories and impactful images using the tools of my passion. Over the seven years of my most recent full time tenure at a full service production company, I expanded my expertise and craft in video editing and motion graphics serving as the primary editor for several of the company’s larger clients such as Google, Twitter (at the time), and NYU. I took to each project with the same creative excitement that I have when working on my own video pieces, totally engaged with the challenge of translating every brief into praxis with motion and video to synthesize a truly engaging promotional piece that did more than just promote. I want to continue my practice in this space while working on a team that shares my passion. I am obsessively organized, detail focused, and have hired and lead teams of freelancers in previous positions. Not every project has been the sexiest, most exciting montage for some larger than life brand but every project has received the same cult-like commitment to the craft of audiovisual storytelling and I am proud of every piece that has paved my way to applying for this opportunity.

  • 13 years of experience cutting everything form long and short form promotion doc pieces, product promotions, and social video as it was still emerging.
  • Detail focused and organized - nothing will be lost or go offline at the 11th hour before the deadline.
  • I am a very quick, on-the-spot creative problem solver and many times have produced work that was lauded as “spinning gold from straw” given what was provided to work with.
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Work Experience

Senior Video Editor at Plywood Pictures
November 30, 2017 - November 3, 2024
Senior editor position overseeing freelancers at boutique production company. Creatively executing projects with editing and motion graphics as well as extensive audio design and mixing for clients such as Google, Disney, Penguin Publishing, Scholastic, DoorDash, and Twitter (before X).
Freelance Video Editor at Itchy Palms Productions
February 1, 2024 - Present
Editing and Motion Graphics for array of advertising and social media clients.
Freelance Video Editor at Propeller
February 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017
Editing and Motion Graphics for corproate internal commercials and energizer videos for medical and pharmaceutical giants under the umbrella of Johnson & Johnson
Freelance Motion Graphics Designer at ABC Television
May 1, 2015 - Present
Motion graphics for ABC’s ‘Upfront’ event using After Effects CC 2015.
Editor at ASL Productions
August 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
Editor for various short-form corporate internal videos.
Video Editor at Plywood Pictures
November 1, 2017 - November 1, 2024
Senior Video Editor position overseeing freelancers at boutique production company. Creatively executing entire projects with video editing and motion graphics as well as extensive sound design and audio mixing for clients such as Google, Disney, Penguin Publishing, Scholastic, and Twitter / X.
Video Editor at Propeller Communications
November 1, 2017 - November 1, 2024
Full-time permalance position using video editing and motion graphics to create and enhance video for pharmaceutical giants Johnson & Johnson and various subsidiary brands.
Video Editor at Indigo Productions
November 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016
Project lead video editor and motion graphics designer for several corporate internal, digital, and educational videos for host of clients such as McGraw-Hill Education and Viacom.
Post-Production Assistant at Good Company
November 1, 2014 - March 1, 2015
Assistant Editor on various music video projects for a You-Name-It list of artists from Kanye West, Beyoncé, M.I.A. and more. Day-to-day set-up and organization duties as well as PA work.
Assistant Editor at Blind Dog Films
April 1, 2015 - June 1, 2015
Responsible for assembling string-outs, transcodes, encodes, and organizing 6+ years of footage and transcripts for a documentary feature.
Freelance Editor at ASL Productions
August 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
Edited a variety of short-form corporate internal videos, ensuring clear storytelling, pacing, and brand alignment.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film, Minor in Art History at Pratt Institute
September 1, 2008 - May 18, 2012
BFA in Film Production at Pratt Institute
August 1, 2008 - May 1, 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production at Pratt Institute
August 1, 2008 - May 1, 2012

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other