I am an Oscar- and Emmy-nominated Senior Video Editor and Colorist with over 20 years of experience shaping premium broadcast, film, and streaming content. I specialize in advanced editing, cinematic color grading, post-production supervision, and storytelling that engages audiences. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments, building efficient post-production workflows, mentoring junior editors, and delivering award-winning campaigns on networks like HBO, Discovery, OWN, HGTV, and National Geographic. I bring mastery of Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, and After Effects to every project, always aiming to elevate content and meet aggressive deadlines. You can view my portfolio on my website, _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Michael Kahn

I am an Oscar- and Emmy-nominated Senior Video Editor and Colorist with over 20 years of experience shaping premium broadcast, film, and streaming content. I specialize in advanced editing, cinematic color grading, post-production supervision, and storytelling that engages audiences. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments, building efficient post-production workflows, mentoring junior editors, and delivering award-winning campaigns on networks like HBO, Discovery, OWN, HGTV, and National Geographic. I bring mastery of Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, and After Effects to every project, always aiming to elevate content and meet aggressive deadlines. You can view my portfolio on my website, _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I am an Oscar- and Emmy-nominated Senior Video Editor and Colorist with over 20 years of experience shaping premium broadcast, film, and streaming content. I specialize in advanced editing, cinematic color grading, post-production supervision, and storytelling that engages audiences.

I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments, building efficient post-production workflows, mentoring junior editors, and delivering award-winning campaigns on networks like HBO, Discovery, OWN, HGTV, and National Geographic. I bring mastery of Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, and After Effects to every project, always aiming to elevate content and meet aggressive deadlines.

You can view my portfolio on my website, Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Editor at Warner Bros. Discovery
September 1, 2014 - Present
Edited and color-corrected hundreds of hours of promotional and episodic content across diverse genres for major networks including HBO, Discovery Channel, OWN, HGTV, Food Network, Science Channel, and Animal Planet, directly contributing to network viewership and brand engagement. Developed and implemented optimized post-production workflows, enabling rapid, high-quality content delivery for a vast library of programming, consistently meeting demanding broadcast schedules. Collaborated cross-functionally with producers, directors, and creative teams to shape compelling narratives and streamline visual storytelling processes for multi-platform content creation, ensuring consistent quality and brand adherence. Mentored and provided advanced technical guidance to junior editors on software proficiency, color grading techniques, and efficient workflow practices, elevating overall team capability.
Freelance Editor / Online Editor / Colorist at CutPoint
January 1, 2006 - Present
Provided comprehensive video editing, online editing, and color grading services for a diverse portfolio of leading broadcast, web, and film clients, including National Geographic, HBO, MTV, A&E, Smithsonian Networks, NowThis, PhRMA, CoStar (Homes.com), Leftfield Pictures, Big Fish, and Lucky Dog Films. Edited end-to-end post-production workflows for numerous concurrent projects, ensuring seamless client collaboration and adherence to precise delivery specifications across various media formats and codecs. Contributed significantly to award-winning and high-profile campaigns within corporate, political, and creative industries, directly impacting client visibility and message reach.
Online Editor / Director of Final Cut Pro Services at Mega Playground
October 1, 2007 - June 1, 2011
Spearheaded all Final Cut Pro projects as the dedicated staff online editor; configured and optimized editing systems; provided technical support and troubleshooting to the editing team, enhancing throughput.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Communication at University of Maryland; College Park, MD
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2003

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services