My name is Melissa Herzberg, I'm a freelance video editor. I am currently studying Mass Communications at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and am focused on Media Production. My particular passions/interests are working with documentaries and films, wanting to share a great story or message. I have experience with editing two short documentaries as well, and I'm currently working on a short film. I'm also a video editor for a production company called First-In Studios and have previous short-form content experience from when I worked as a video editor for the NHL Blues Hockey Team. I'd love to work with you and create something great!

Melissa Herzberg

My name is Melissa Herzberg, I'm a freelance video editor. I am currently studying Mass Communications at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and am focused on Media Production. My particular passions/interests are working with documentaries and films, wanting to share a great story or message. I have experience with editing two short documentaries as well, and I'm currently working on a short film. I'm also a video editor for a production company called First-In Studios and have previous short-form content experience from when I worked as a video editor for the NHL Blues Hockey Team. I'd love to work with you and create something great!

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My name is Melissa Herzberg, I’m a freelance video editor.
I am currently studying Mass Communications at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and am focused on Media Production.
My particular passions/interests are working with documentaries and films, wanting to share a great story or message.
I have experience with editing two short documentaries as well, and I’m currently working on a short film. I’m also a video editor for a production company called First-In Studios and have previous short-form content experience from when I worked as a video editor for the NHL Blues Hockey Team.
I’d love to work with you and create something great!

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Video Editor at First-In Studios
August 1, 2025 - Present
Footage pulling and organization; Timeline preparation and assembly; Color grading and correction; Audio syncing and cleanup; Sound design and mixing; Motion graphics and visual effects; Exporting final deliverables; Thumbnail creation and optimization.
Video Production Intern at St. Louis Blues
May 1, 2025 - September 6, 2025
Captured footage of on- and off-ice events and told the story through editing; Multitasked and managed projects in a fast-paced environment; Edited video content for both short and long-form projects using Adobe Creative Suite; Assisted with setting up and tearing down different film sets.
Documentary Editor Intern at Actuality Abroad
July 1, 2024 - Present
Plan, construct, edit, and fine-tune documentaries; Assist videographer in the production process; Collaborate with translators to create Moroccan Arabic subtitles.
Radio Show Host at WSIE The Sound
January 1, 2025 - September 6, 2025
On-air host; Audio board operator; Audio engineer.

Education

B.S. in Mass Communications (Emphasis in Film Production), degree anticipated May 2026 at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications, Emphasis in Film Production at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026

Qualifications

Award of Excellence - BEA Festival of Media Arts (Our Theater Our Home)
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
CPR Certified
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025
Cause–Driven Leadership Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025
CPR Certified
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025
Cause-Driven Leadership Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education