Senior Video Editor with 18+ years of experience shaping vlogs, brand stories, customer narratives & social media focused on retention and building subscribers. Skilled in editorial judgment, pacing, music supervision, sound design, color correction & post-production workflows. Proven success leading end-to-end editorial processes & collaborating with producers & directors to deliver engaging video content aligned with business objectives. Experience across YouTube, Instagram, branded content, sports, celebrities & podcasting.…

James 'J.' Whiting

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Senior Video Editor with 18+ years of experience shaping vlogs, brand stories, customer narratives & social media focused on retention and building subscribers. Skilled in editorial judgment, pacing, music supervision, sound design, color correction & post-production workflows. Proven success leading end-to-end editorial processes & collaborating with producers & directors to deliver engaging video content aligned with business objectives. Experience across YouTube, Instagram, branded content, sports, celebrities & podcasting.…

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July 27, 2026

Senior Video Editor with 18+ years of experience shaping vlogs, brand stories, customer narratives & social media focused on retention and building subscribers. Skilled in editorial judgment, pacing, music supervision, sound design, color correction & post-production workflows.

Proven success leading end-to-end editorial processes & collaborating with producers & directors to deliver engaging video content aligned with business objectives. Experience across YouTube, Instagram, branded content, sports, celebrities & podcasting.

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Work Experience

Freelance Senior Video Editor at Pro Play Media
January 1, 2026 - Present
Delivered high-quality, engagement-focused video content for high-profile talent, generating 20M+ views. Clients include NASCAR, Anthony Edwards (NBA), and Erling Haaland (FIFA).
Freelance Senior Video Editor at ProPlay Media
January 1, 2026 - Present
Deliver high-quality video content and drive audience engagement for high-profile talent, generating 20M+ views. Notable clients include NASCAR and talent such as Anthony Edwards (NBA) and Erling Haaland (FIFA).
Senior Video Editor & Post-Production Supervisor at The Asprey Group
March 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Led end-to-end editorial process across thought-leadership content, social campaigns, event promotions, podcasts, and performance-driven video. Increased YouTube subscribers by 650%. Defined workflows, quality standards, and review processes while leading a distributed team of editors, shooters, and agency partners across multiple time zones.
Senior Video Editor at Liquid Light Productions
April 1, 2022 - March 1, 2024
Collaborated with producers to shape story, pacing, and emotional tone across long- and short-form content, producing 60M+ YouTube views. Worked with high-profile sports and brand clients to deliver audience-engaging edits.
Senior Video / Podcast Producer & Editor at Twilio Inc.
February 1, 2020 - April 1, 2022
Produced and edited internal video communications for a global SaaS organization supporting employee education, sales enablement, and organizational initiatives. Owned end-to-end recurring podcast production including scriptwriting, editing, audio mixing, sound design, stakeholder reviews, and internal publishing workflows. Translated technical/business concepts and event footage into audience-focused tutorials, learning resources, internal newsletters, and executive-facing media.
Freelance Creative Producer & Senior Video Editor
July 1, 2016 - February 1, 2020
Produced explainers, tutorials, ads, branded docs, and live event recaps for enterprise tech companies. Partnered with motion designers to integrate animation and product graphics into editorial workflows.
Freelance Creative Producer & Senior Video Editor at Self-Employed
July 1, 2016 - February 1, 2020
Produced explainers, tutorials, ads, branded documents, and live event recaps for enterprise technology companies. Collaborated with motion designers to integrate animation and product graphics into editorial workflows.
Freelance Pre-ditor at Cultivator Content Labs
July 1, 2010 - December 1, 2016
Lit, filmed, and edited content for Inc. 5000 live events and Mercedes-Benz, plus various social and campaign deliverables. Partnered with producers, designers, and stakeholders to shape narrative structure, pacing, and tone.
Freelance Preditor / Content Labs at Cultivator Content Labs
July 1, 2010 - December 1, 2016
Lit, filmed, and edited content for Inc. 5000 live events and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vansocial campaign content. Partnered with producers, designers, and stakeholders to shape narrative structure, pacing, and tone.
Editor / Content Producer at Preditor Recruiting (Cultivator Content Labs)
July 1, 2010 - December 1, 2016
Lit, filmed, and edited content for Inc. 5000 live events and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vansocial campaigns. Partnered with producers, designers, and stakeholders to shape narrative structure, pacing, and tone.
Editor (Video Production Lead) at Recruiting (Preditor Recruiting)
December 1, 2007 - July 1, 2010
Led the video production process end-to-end including conceptualization, lighting, filming, and editing.
Preditor / Videographer (Video Production Lead) at Recruiting.com
December 1, 2007 - July 1, 2010
Led end-to-end video production, including conceptualizing, lighting, filming, and editing.
Preditor / Video Producer / Editor at Recruiting.com
December 1, 2007 - July 1, 2010
Led end-to-end video production including conceptualization, lighting, filming, and editing.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Communication) at University of Arizona
August 26, 2002 - January 31, 2007

Qualifications

Streamy Award (2020) — Best Sports Channel
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Other