I am a visual storyteller with a long career in video editing and storytelling. The tools have changed over time, but storytelling remains my core goal. Editing video and audio is my strength. I focus on details, with a keen eye and ear, and I aim for the viewer's intended response. I have delivered thousands of projects involving editing, shooting, color grading and color correction, creating graphics, selecting music, and conducting full sound and audio mixes.…

Paul Borostovik

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I am a visual storyteller with a long career in video editing and storytelling. The tools have changed over time, but storytelling remains my core goal. Editing video and audio is my strength. I focus on details, with a keen eye and ear, and I aim for the viewer's intended response. I have delivered thousands of projects involving editing, shooting, color grading and color correction, creating graphics, selecting music, and conducting full sound and audio mixes.…

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I am a visual storyteller with a long career in video editing and storytelling. The tools have changed over time, but storytelling remains my core goal.

Editing video and audio is my strength. I focus on details, with a keen eye and ear, and I aim for the viewer’s intended response. I have delivered thousands of projects involving editing, shooting, color grading and color correction, creating graphics, selecting music, and conducting full sound and audio mixes.

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Work Experience

Founder / Co-Owner at Story Store Media
January 1, 2011 - Present
Co-founded and collaborated on producing dozens of meaningful videos over 14 years for diverse clients such as General Motors, National Geographic, Pearl Meyer, Kilplinger, American Lung Association, National Association of Corporate Directors, and Department of Homeland Security.
Senior Avid Video Editor at PCI Communications (now Yes& Agency)
February 27, 2008 - April 10, 2010
Worked with team members to develop and execute multi-screen live event productions and edited video post-production as a senior team member with clients including Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, and American Society of Association Executives.
Freelance Editor at Freelance
April 1, 2000 - February 27, 2008
Performed offline and online editing for various clients in the Washington, DC metro area using Avid Media Composer, Symphony Nitris, and Adrenaline. Projects included corporate, broadcast, commercial, short and long-form documentaries for clients such as National Geographic, Henninger Media (Discovery Channel), West Street Productions, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, AOL, and History Channel.
Avid Editor at Gardy McGrath Inc.
April 28, 1996 - April 4, 2000
Online editor for corporate, private sector, and government contracts using Avid Media Composer, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe After Effects. Managed and maintained the company's two Avid Systems.
Master Control Operator at Potomac Television / Atlantic Video
April 15, 1993 - August 5, 1996
Maintained audio and video quality for on-air channel. Dubbed live satellite feeds for broadcast and operated satellite dishes to receive feeds. Maintained program logs and tape library.
Intern at CNBC
December 31, 1991 - April 24, 1992
Supported various production tasks and gained early media industry experience.
Video Editor at United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) / Middle East Broadcasting Network (MBN)
October 1, 2019 - April 1, 2025
Edited Arabic-language news packages in collaboration with reporters; built packages, reviewed and adjusted audio/video; served as final eyes and ears before broadcast; conformed acquired documentaries and programming for Arabic-speaking viewers; coordinated graphics, voice-overs, translations, and cut-to-clock formatting to create MBN-branded content.
Master Control Operator at Potomac Television
May 1, 1995 - April 1, 1996
Maintained master control quality for on-air broadcasts.
Atlantic Video at Atlantic Video
April 1, 1993 - May 1, 1995
Maintained audio and video quality for on-air channel; Dubbed live satellite feeds; Operated 10m and 3.2m dishes to receive feeds and maintain program log and tape library.
Intern at CNBC
January 1, 1992 - April 1, 1992
Internship; gained exposure to broadcast operations.
Video Editor at United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) / Middle East Broadcasting Network
October 1, 2019 - April 1, 2025
Edited Arabic-language news packages, built packages, reviewed and adjusted audio and video, and served as the last eyes and ears before broadcast. Conformed acquired documentaries and programming for Arabic-speaking viewers. Worked with producers to convert graphics, voiceover, translations and cut-to-clock formats to create MBN-branded content for Arabic-speaking audiences.
Freelance Editor at Various DC-area Clients
April 1, 2000 - February 1, 2008
Performed offline and online editing for corporate, broadcast, commercial, short-form and long-form documentaries. Clients include National Geographic, Henninger Media – 1150 Post (Discovery Channel), West Street Productions, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, AOL, History Channel and others.
Operator at Atlantic Video
March 31, 1993 - April 30, 1995
Maintained audio and video quality for on-air channel; dubbed live satellite feeds and managed feeds and program logs.

Education

B.A. Speech Communication at George Mason University
September 1, 1988 - May 1, 1993

Qualifications

Experience
April 1, 2001 - December 4, 2025
Decades of thinking about editing, learning about editing, adapting to new editing techiniqes, and editing.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization
    uniE608 National Geographic - Cook Wise (Chicken)
    This was part of a 7 webisode series to highlight sustainable farming and agriculture practices in the Chesapeake Viginia/Maryland watershed. This episode focused on an organic, sustainable famiy farm that grew fruits and vegetables and raised free range chickens. I was the Director of Photography, Video Editor, and Sound editor. video videoeditor…
    uniE608 General Motors 500 Millionth Vehichle - Germany
    This was part of push to showcase General Motors' 500 Millionth Vehichle throught the globe. GM chose five stories to highlight longtime customers' love for their GM vehichle. The series made a heartwarming connection to people from all parts of the world to the cars that carried them through the years. videoeditor…
    uniE608 Clarabrige - EngageAir
    This is a B2B video that was used to engage with companies and individuals that sought ease and efficiency during the pitfalls of frequent traveling. I was responsible for video editing, sound editing and mixing, bookend graphics and B camera on location. video explainervideo advert videoeditor…
    uniE608 Run, Hide, Fight - Active Shooter Awareness
    This project was done for the City of Houston to raise awareness to citizens in the event of an active shooter. I video edited the project, shot B camera on location, performed the sound editing, and created the opening graphics and some of the special effects. This project has 12 million hits on YouTube and counting (and has been copied several times over). explainervideo videoeditor…
    uniE608 Case Design
    This is a short spot that aired in the Washington D.C. and metro area to help sell Case Design's premium custom home designs in the Washington D.C. area. My contribution was the video editing/sound editing. videoeditor video advert…
    uniE608 Alibaba - Bob's Red Mill
    This is a short spot to help sell the well known Bob's Red Mill brand to Alibaba customers. My contribution was the video editing/sound editing. videoeditor video advert…
    uniE608 Borostovik Editor Reel - Over the Years
    This a short reel of some of my favorite works. They are selected primarily because of my deep contributions to each project. I have dozens of examples if you would like to request a particular subject, approach or idea. I'm always ready to start something new and work with great people. video explainervideo advert videoeditor…