Hi, I’m Kyle Calise. I’m a video editor with 10+ years of experience creating high-performing visual brand and social content across digital platforms. I blend visual storytelling with strategic thinking to grow audiences and engagement, and I’m skilled at moving ideas from concept to delivery with strong branding and narrative focus. I specialize in end-to-end content creation—concept to delivery, storyboard-driven planning, original series launches, and delivering assets that stay true to brand identity. I bring a collaborative, results-driven mindset to every project and love helping teams tell compelling stories at scale.…

Kyle Calise

Hi, I’m Kyle Calise. I’m a video editor with 10+ years of experience creating high-performing visual brand and social content across digital platforms. I blend visual storytelling with strategic thinking to grow audiences and engagement, and I’m skilled at moving ideas from concept to delivery with strong branding and narrative focus. I specialize in end-to-end content creation—concept to delivery, storyboard-driven planning, original series launches, and delivering assets that stay true to brand identity. I bring a collaborative, results-driven mindset to every project and love helping teams tell compelling stories at scale.…

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Hi, I’m Kyle Calise. I’m a video editor with 10+ years of experience creating high-performing visual brand and social content across digital platforms. I blend visual storytelling with strategic thinking to grow audiences and engagement, and I’m skilled at moving ideas from concept to delivery with strong branding and narrative focus.

I specialize in end-to-end content creation—concept to delivery, storyboard-driven planning, original series launches, and delivering assets that stay true to brand identity. I bring a collaborative, results-driven mindset to every project and love helping teams tell compelling stories at scale.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Director at The Daily Dot
May 31, 2025 - September 10, 2025
Promoted to full-time leadership role following exceptional performance as contract creator. Scaled video performance 500% by designing repeatable video and motion language across multiple formats. Managed a high-volume production calendar, delivering 3-4 long-format videos weekly with influencer partnerships. Drove 3-5x quarterly growth in video views through strategic optimization of shorts and long-form content. Elevated brand presence across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok by refining visual and video identity.
Content Creator / YouTube Host at The Daily Dot
March 31, 2025 - September 10, 2025
Conceptualized, created, and launched original interview and commentary series. Wrote, edited, and animated 2-3 weekly videos (3-5 minutes). Achieved 70% subscriber growth in 16 months through optimization and A/B testing. Branded, edited, and animated celebrity interview series generating consistent 10K+ views per episode. Developed comprehensive content workflow from scripting through final animation and delivery.
Creative Director, Video and Brand Strategy at Freelance
May 1, 2023 - Present
Developed and delivered high-performing video content and brand marketing assets for clients across 8 industries. Collaborated with Emmy-winning director, editing cold-open sequence for a feature-length documentary. Provided end-to-end video services including script writing, shooting, editing, voiceover, and animation. Established brand guidelines for typography, motion, and color across web and social campaigns.
Digital Content Producer at Massport
May 31, 2023 - September 10, 2025
Led production teams of 2-6 members directing internal and external talent while ensuring brand compliance. Reduced archive restoration time by 80% through strategic risk assessment and system implementation. Grew LinkedIn presence to 12K+ followers from 0 in 3 years through targeted video strategy. Created multi-platform content for 5 properties across 4 social platforms using analytics-driven approach. Received Massport's Unsung Hero Award (1 of 1,300 employees annually).
Video Producer at The Grommet
December 31, 2019 - September 10, 2025
Produced 3-5 marketing videos weekly for home, lifestyle, and tech verticals. Developed motion graphics templates for a 3-person team, improving workflow efficiency. Conceptualized top-funnel marketing content utilizing both new and archival footage assets.
Assistant Editor at Finish Post
June 30, 2018 - September 10, 2025
Managed post-production pipeline for a 6-month, 12-episode project ensuring on-time delivery. Maintained broadcast compliance standards through weekly review and quality assurance processes. Processed 2-3 TB of footage daily while maintaining organized catalog and storage systems.
QA Analyst at Boris FX
December 31, 2016 - September 10, 2025
Provided user-focused insights for BCC 10 and Mocha Pro development cycles. Documented 5-20 bugs daily through rigorous testing protocols and quality assurance processes. Created impactful product demos showcasing new restoration, coloring, and compositing features.
Video Director at The Daily Dot
May 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Promoted to full-time leadership role following exceptional performance as contract creator. Scaled video performance by designing repeatable video and motion language across multiple formats. Managed high-volume production calendar delivering 3-4 long-format videos weekly with influencer partnerships. Drove 3-5x quarterly growth in video views through optimization of shorts and long-form content. Elevated brand presence across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok by refining visual and video identity.
Content Creator / YouTube Host at The Daily Dot
March 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Conceptualized, created, and launched original series featuring interviews and commentary formats. Wrote, edited, and animated 2-3 weekly videos (3-5 minutes). Achieved 70% subscriber growth in 16 months through strategic video optimization and A/B testing. Branded, edited, and animated celebrity interview series generating consistent 10K+ views per episode. Developed comprehensive content workflow from scripting through final animation and delivery.
Creative Director, Video and Brand Strategy at Freelance
May 1, 2023 - Present
Developed and delivered high-performing video content and brand marketing assets for clients across eight industries. Collaborated with Emmy-winning director, editing cold-open sequence for a feature-length documentary. Delivered comprehensive video services including script writing, shooting, editing, voice over, and animation. Established brand guidelines for typography, motion, and color across web and social campaigns.
Digital Content Producer at Massport
May 1, 2023 - September 29, 2025
Led production teams of 2-6 members directing internal and external talent while ensuring brand compliance. Reduced archive restoration time by 80% through strategic risk assessment and system implementation. Grew LinkedIn presence to 12K+ followers from 0 in 3 years through targeted video strategy. Created multi-platform content for 5 properties across 4 social platforms using analytics-driven approach. Received Massport's Unsung Hero Award (1 of 1,300 employees annually).
Video Producer at The Grommet
December 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025
Produced 3-5 marketing videos weekly for home, lifestyle, and tech verticals. Developed motion graphics templates for a 3-person creative team, improving workflow efficiency. Conceptualized top-funnel marketing content utilizing both new and archival footage assets.
Assistant Editor at Finish Post
June 1, 2018 - September 29, 2025
Managed post-production pipeline for a 6-month, 12-episode project ensuring on-time delivery. Maintained broadcast compliance standards through weekly review and QA processes. Processed 2-3 TB of footage daily while maintaining organized catalog and storage systems.
QA Analyst at Boris FX
December 1, 2016 - September 29, 2025
Provided user-focused insights for BCC 10 and Mocha Pro 5 development cycles. Documented 5-20 bugs daily through rigorous testing protocols and QA processes. Created impactful product demos showcasing new restoration, coloring, and compositing features.

Education

Bachelor of the Arts at University of Rhode Island
August 30, 2010 - May 9, 2014
Double Major in Film/Media and English
Bachelor of Arts in Film / Media at University of Rhode Island
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in English at University of Rhode Island
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025
Bachelor of Arts at University of Rhode Island
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2014

Qualifications

Google Project Management
July 1, 2025 - September 10, 2025
Google Project Management
July 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government, Transportation & Logistics, Software & Internet

Skills

Experience Level