Versatile video producer and editor with extensive experience in studio, location, live, and remote production. Combines a journalism background with expertise in scriptwriting, editing, and motion graphics to create visually compelling commercial, narrative, and educational content for multichannel distribution.

Seth Wharton

Versatile video producer and editor with extensive experience in studio, location, live, and remote production. Combines a journalism background with expertise in scriptwriting, editing, and motion graphics to create visually compelling commercial, narrative, and educational content for multichannel distribution.

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Versatile video producer and editor with extensive experience in studio, location, live, and remote production. Combines a journalism background with expertise in scriptwriting, editing, and motion graphics to create visually compelling commercial, narrative, and educational content for multichannel distribution.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Video Producer at The National Kidney Foundation
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Produce, shoot, and edit single- and multi-camera videos in studio and on location. Develop and animate motion graphics to communicate complex health topics to a general audience. Edit scripts to simplify complex health policy issues for broader public understanding. Negotiate vendor contracts to align with both funded and unfunded project budgets.
Lead Video Producer at Trilogy Education Services / 2U Boot Camps
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Produced, shot, and edited single-camera hosted educational videos, scripting as needed. Edited motion graphics, collaborating with remote animation teams to refine post-production. Led equipment selection for Studio In A Box, a custom remote production package enabling 200+ instructors to create high-quality video content during COVID-19 lockdowns.
Contract Video & Motion Graphics Producer at Various Clients
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019
Created food, travel, and lifestyle videos for Family Circle, Weight Watchers, HomeChef, and eBay. Developed marketing videos for Manhattan Marketing Ensemble and Edelman. Produced corporate videos for First Republic Bank and The Hewitt School. Edited editorial videos for Scientific American, Scholastic, and Reader’s Digest.
Senior Video Producer at Weight Watchers
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Produced, directed, and edited videos for product launches, social media, and content teams. Managed freelance vendors to maintain internal production standards, deadlines, and budgets.
Senior Video Producer at Little Things.com
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Planned, shot, and edited multi-camera food and lifestyle productions while managing junior staff. Designed and executed motion graphics, training junior staff in After Effects. Directed branded content shoots for digital campaigns.
Senior Media Specialist at Hearst Magazines
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Edited video and motion graphics for digital magazine editions. Provided design support for Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and WoodWing Interactive Suite users.

Education

B.A. in Journalism at The University of Tennessee
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026
Advanced After Effects (Certificate) at Adobe / Future Media Concepts
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026
Screenwriting (Certificate) at The New School
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026
Sketch Comedy (Certificate) at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre School
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026

Qualifications

Advanced After Effects Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026
Screenwriting Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026
Sketch Comedy Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education