HeatherLynneTayte

Language

English
Fluent
German
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Assistant Editor at Shadow Magic Studios
January 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Assisted the editor of the narrative feature film "AI ❤U," enhancing editing efficiency. Utilized Avid to organize bins, create assembly cuts, and do temporary sound design. Compiled dailies for the director's review, ensuring timely and high-quality content delivery.
Video Editor at Bizarre Magic
July 1, 2020 - August 1, 2022
Edited two to three long-form episodes per week for two YouTube channels, Scam Nation and Modern Rogue, both with over 2 million subscribers, ensuring high-quality content, timely execution, and audience engagement. Optimized short-form content for social platforms. Demonstrated strong project-management skills by coordinating with a remote team and meeting tight deadlines. Utilized Adobe Suite for video editing, motion graphics, and sound design, and DaVinci Resolve for color correction.
Video Editor at Cracked.com
July 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Edited video content for a popular YouTube channel with 2.76 million subscribers, utilizing Adobe Suite for video editing, sound design, and motion graphics, and DaVinci Resolve for color correction.
Video Editor at Salmon Nation
October 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Edited the intro video and two short documentaries for the virtual Festival of What Works, utilizing Adobe Suite for video editing, sound design, motion graphics, and color correction. Demonstrated compelling visual storytelling and expert pacing, cutting many hours of interview footage into 10 minute documentaries.
Video Editor at Fetoid Productions
July 1, 2020 - Present
Edited short narrative films for the annual 48 Hour Film Project, a festival where you must write, film and edit a movie within 48 hours, ensuring high-quality content under tight deadlines. Edited short narrative films for the annual Guignolfest, a 72-hour horror film festival, winning the award for Best Editing in 2021.
Video Editor at Drag Dangerzone
June 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Collaborated with multiple performers to create virtual versions of their acts for online drag shows, utilizing green screen and special effects, ensuring high-quality content and audience engagement. Leveraged Adobe Suite for video editing, motion graphics, and sound design, enhancing the visual appeal and storytelling of performances. Made over a dozen different performance videos for a diverse variety of performers, showcasing a range of themes and styles.
Senior Producer at Pacific University
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2019
Supervised a production team to stay on budget and meet deadlines, demonstrating strong project-management skills and ensuring timely execution. Coordinated across multiple teams to deliver high-quality video content, showcasing effective collaboration and leadership. Managed various projects for diverse clients, maintaining journalistic standards and editorial integrity.
Assistant Editor at AI Love U LLC
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Assisted the editor of the feature film AI Love U. Collaborated in Avid, processed dailies footage, and provided assembly cuts to the film's director on request.
Staff Video Editor at Bizarre Magic
July 1, 2020 - August 1, 2022
Edited two-three episodes per week for two YouTube channels, Scam Nation and Modern Rogue, both with over 2 million subscribers.
Video Editor at GMS Media & Advertising
July 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Contract position where I edited a series of industrial safety videos for Evraz Steel, as well as worked as an assistant editor on various other commercial projects.

Education

Bachelor of Media Arts at Pacific University
January 11, 2030 - February 8, 2026
Bachelor of Media Arts at Pacific University
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
    uniE608 Heather Lynne Tayte Editing Reel
    My video editing reel, featuring clips from the Youtube show I edited for 3 years, The Modern Rogue. video videoeditor