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Colin Taylor is a distinguished Motion Picture Editor and community leader, recognized for his contributions to the television and film industry. With over 30 years in the television and film industry, he has collaborated with major networks such as NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, Netflix, MTV and BET, working on high-profile projects like the 79th Academy Awards, Entertainment Tonight, “Showtime at the Apollo” and recently the “2024 Motown Christmas Special” His expertise has earned him numerous accolades, including a Telly Award and recognition from his alma mater, California State University, Los Angeles. He has served on the faculty at his alma mater, the California State University at Los Angeles as a part time instructor in the Broadcasting Department as well as a guest lecturer. He has also served on the panel of judges for the 1997 and 1998 California State University Summer Arts Film festival and at the 1995 M.E.N.T.O.R Network Conference at the University of California at Los Angeles.…Colin Taylor is a distinguished Motion Picture Editor and community leader, recognized for his contributions to the television and film industry. With over 30 years in the television and film industry, he has collaborated with major networks such as NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, Netflix, MTV and BET, working on high-profile projects like the 79th Academy Awards, Entertainment Tonight, “Showtime at the Apollo” and recently the “2024 Motown Christmas Special” His expertise has earned him numerous accolades, including a Telly Award and recognition from his alma mater, California State University, Los Angeles. He has served on the faculty at his alma mater, the California State University at Los Angeles as a part time instructor in the Broadcasting Department as well as a guest lecturer. He has also served on the panel of judges for the 1997 and 1998 California State University Summer Arts Film festival and at the 1995 M.E.N.T.O.R Network Conference at the University of California at Los Angeles.

Colin Taylor

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Colin Taylor is a distinguished Motion Picture Editor and community leader, recognized for his contributions to the television and film industry. With over 30 years in the television and film industry, he has collaborated with major networks such as NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, Netflix, MTV and BET, working on high-profile projects like the 79th Academy Awards, Entertainment Tonight, “Showtime at the Apollo” and recently the “2024 Motown Christmas Special” His expertise has earned him numerous accolades, including a Telly Award and recognition from his alma mater, California State University, Los Angeles. He has served on the faculty at his alma mater, the California State University at Los Angeles as a part time instructor in the Broadcasting Department as well as a guest lecturer. He has also served on the panel of judges for the 1997 and 1998 California State University Summer Arts Film festival and at the 1995 M.E.N.T.O.R Network Conference at the University of California at Los Angeles.…Colin Taylor is a distinguished Motion Picture Editor and community leader, recognized for his contributions to the television and film industry. With over 30 years in the television and film industry, he has collaborated with major networks such as NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, Netflix, MTV and BET, working on high-profile projects like the 79th Academy Awards, Entertainment Tonight, “Showtime at the Apollo” and recently the “2024 Motown Christmas Special” His expertise has earned him numerous accolades, including a Telly Award and recognition from his alma mater, California State University, Los Angeles. He has served on the faculty at his alma mater, the California State University at Los Angeles as a part time instructor in the Broadcasting Department as well as a guest lecturer. He has also served on the panel of judges for the 1997 and 1998 California State University Summer Arts Film festival and at the 1995 M.E.N.T.O.R Network Conference at the University of California at Los Angeles.

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Colin Taylor is a distinguished Motion Picture Editor and community leader, recognized for his contributions to the television and film industry. With over 30 years in the television and film industry, he has collaborated with major networks such as NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, Netflix, MTV and BET, working on high-profile projects like the 79th Academy Awards, Entertainment Tonight, “Showtime at the Apollo” and recently the “2024 Motown Christmas Special” His expertise has earned him numerous accolades, including a Telly Award and recognition from his alma mater, California State University, Los Angeles. He has served on the faculty at his alma mater, the California State University at Los Angeles as a part time instructor in the Broadcasting Department as well as a guest lecturer. He has also served on the panel of judges for the 1997 and 1998 California State University Summer Arts Film festival and at the 1995 M.E.N.T.O.R Network Conference at the University of California at Los Angeles.

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Editor at Omarion Worldwide/allblk

May 19, 2025 - July 18, 2025

Editor for two season 1 episodes (106, 107) of Wild Rose, a scripted dramatic series airing on the allblk streaming network.

Finishing Editor at SpringHill Company / NBC

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Finishing editor on a multi-camera Christmas musical tribute to Motown. Responsible for finishing workflow for the network holiday special.

Editor at Hartbeat Studios / BET

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Edited multi-camera stand-up comedy episodes (Comic View) across Episode 101–104, including editorial assembly and finishing tasks.

Finishing Editor at Revolt TV

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Finishing editor on reality competition series 'Bet On Black' (Season 2), supporting finishing and online delivery for multiple episodes.

Editor at Roc Nation / ITV / A&E

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Edited documentary 'Exposing Parchman' (Episode 101) covering issues and legal case surrounding the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman.

Editor at Group Nine Media / Discovery+

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Edited documentary episode(s) including Episode 2 and an additional editing credit for Episode 3; supported documentary editorial workflow.

Finishing Editor at WYWS Productions / Discovery+

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Finishing editor on four-part documentary series chronicling challenges facing Black men in America; incorporated network notes and supported final delivery.

Editor at Bird & A Bear Entertainment / Scripps Media / Hulu

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023

Edited dramatic series episodes across multiple seasons (11 episodes total as listed), supporting scripted television editing and delivery.

Editor at HartBeat Studios / LOL Network / Peacock

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024

Editor on Kevin Hart talk show series across multiple episodes spanning Seasons 1–4; handled editorial assembly and post delivery for broadcast/streaming.

Editor at Bent Outta Shape Productions / Scripps Media

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Editor for sitcom 'In The Cut' across Seasons 6 and 7 (multiple episodes as listed), supporting scripted television editing and finishing/delivery workflow.

Lead Editor at Bent Outta Shape Productions / Scripps Media

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Lead editor for sitcom 'Family Time' (Season 8) covering 5 episodes; managed scripted sitcom editorial workflow and delivery.

Lead Editor at Central Avenue (Will Packer Productions / Debmar Mercury)

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Oversaw show assembly, editorial workflow, and final delivery for entertainment news/urban pop culture magazine programming; edited packages and managed finishing/delivery workflow.

Editor at Scripps Media / LOL Network

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Edited multiple episodes of Kevin Hart’s 'LOL Clip Show' (Episode 103, 107, 109).

Editor at BET

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Edited clip show highlighting 40 years of BET Networks for BET 40th Anniversary.

Lead Editor at Will Packer Productions / Debmar Mercury / Fox

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021

Urban pop culture magazine show 'Central Avenue': edited packages, assembled episodes, and handled show delivery for 2019–2021.

Lead Editor at Central Avenue (Will Packer Productions/Debmar Mercury)

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021

Led editorial workflow for Entertainment News series including show assembly, editorial process coordination, and final delivery for Seasons 1 and 2.

Editor at Will Packer Productions / Debmar Mercury

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Edited entertainment magazine show pilot 'Central Avenue' including roll-in packages, final show assembly, and finishing.

Editor at Critical Content / Internet series

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Edited internet version of TKO (Kevin Hart’s CBS series), including cold open, highlight packages, and series finale episode.

Lead Editor / Online Editor at Lincolnwood Drive Productions, Inc. / Fox

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Lead editor for 'Divorce Court' (Season 20) editing 43 episodes; served as online editor for 17 of the first 20 episodes.

Editor at Magic Lemonade Productions / Scripps Media

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019

Edited 26th and 28th Annual Trumpet Awards. Responsibilities included editing musical performances, show assembly, and delivery.

Editor at Defy Media / TruTV

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Edited season premiere of lifestyle show hosted by the executive producer of HBO’s Insecure; supported editorial and post finishing for delivery.

Editor at L. Plummer Media / RLTV

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Edited lifestyle pilot 'Empowered Lunch' including finishing, delivery, and RLTV branding interstitials.

Editor at L. Plummer Media / TV-One

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Edited documentary season premiere for 'Two Sides' featuring the Eric Garner episode, addressing controversial police shootings.

Editor at Biography Elevate Productions / BET

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Edited multi-camera profile show 'The Soul Train Life of New Edition' featuring clips from their appearances on Soul Train. Responsibilities included editing segments, finishing, color correction, and delivery.

Post Production Manager - West Coast Operations at Black Entertainment Television (BET)

December 31, 1997 - December 30, 2001

Responsible for hiring, scheduling, and training editorial staff. Created and distributed post production schedules, developed annual post production budget, and provided input on editing equipment/capital expenditures. Built equipment inventory and database; consulted engineering vendor for facility build-out plans.