I’m Ronnie Kelly, a freelance video editor with 12 years of experience across branded and digital storytelling. I focus on shaping narrative, pacing, and tone so the films feel intentional, human, and emotionally grounded—always with a calm, collaborative approach. I’m trusted for strong editorial judgement and technical confidence, taking clear briefs and owning the edit through to delivery, including versioning and client amends. I pay particular care to music and sound design, making sure the overall feel of each film is audience-first and emotionally coherent—from edit through to final handover.…

Ronnie Kelly

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I’m Ronnie Kelly, a freelance video editor with 12 years of experience across branded and digital storytelling. I focus on shaping narrative, pacing, and tone so the films feel intentional, human, and emotionally grounded—always with a calm, collaborative approach. I’m trusted for strong editorial judgement and technical confidence, taking clear briefs and owning the edit through to delivery, including versioning and client amends. I pay particular care to music and sound design, making sure the overall feel of each film is audience-first and emotionally coherent—from edit through to final handover.…

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I’m Ronnie Kelly, a freelance video editor with 12 years of experience across branded and digital storytelling. I focus on shaping narrative, pacing, and tone so the films feel intentional, human, and emotionally grounded—always with a calm, collaborative approach.

I’m trusted for strong editorial judgement and technical confidence, taking clear briefs and owning the edit through to delivery, including versioning and client amends. I pay particular care to music and sound design, making sure the overall feel of each film is audience-first and emotionally coherent—from edit through to final handover.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Editor
January 1, 2024 - Present
Working remotely with agencies, production companies, and brands on short- and mid-form branded content. Projects range from interviews and case studies to campaign films and social cutdowns, often delivered on fast turnarounds. Known for taking clear briefs and owning the edit through to delivery, including versioning, client amends, and clean handovers. Regularly trusted to make strong editorial decisions quickly while maintaining consistency across multiple outputs, with particular attention to pacing, narrative intent, and how the final film feels to sit with an audience.
Freelance Editor at Self-employed / Independent
January 1, 2024 - Present
Editing across broadcast television, branded content and short-form digital. Recent clients include Chanel, MacMillan Cancer Support, Waitrose and American Express. Projects range from documentary-style films to social and fast-turnaround content. Comfortable working both remotely and in-house, collaborating closely with producers, directors and creatives to deliver broadcast-ready work under tight deadlines. Primarily using Adobe Premiere Pro, with After Effects and a strong focus on music and sound as storytelling tools.
Senior Editor at Taylor Made Media
November 1, 2013 - January 1, 2024
As the sole in-house editor, managed the editing and post-production processes for a variety of projects, ensuring flawless execution from concept to final delivery and media management and archiving. Collaborated closely with clients, delivering visions and building robust relationships. Also mentored assistant editors, supporting team growth and knowledge sharing.

Education

at Ravensbourne University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
at Westminster Kingsway
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Editing & Post Production DipHE at Ravensbourne University
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011

Qualifications

Cannes Dolphin Award
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
Barclays Gold EVCOM London Film Award
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
Unifi Gold EVCOM London Film Award
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
McDonald’s Gold EVCOM London Film Award
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
Accenture Silver EVCOM London Film Award
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
    Halma PeriGen
    A story-led film for Halma following Excyna’s experience of childbirth, and how PeriGen’s technology helped clinicians intervene to save her baby. Edited from interview-led material and B-roll to tell an emotional, human story around the real-world impact of the technology.…
    Barclays CI&O Awards - USCB Charity Softball Team
    Chanel - 38 Berkeley Square
    This film documents the transformation of Chanel’s new London headquarters in Mayfair, following CEO Leena Nair as she walks through the space for the first time. Built around an intimate, observational approach, the edit balances architectural detail with human reaction by pairing moments of scale and craft with Leena’s personal reflections as the building begins to take shape. The challenge in the edit was to create a sense of anticipation and meaning around a space still in transition, allowing the story to feel forward-looking while grounded in Chanel’s values and identity. Careful attention was paid to pacing, music and tone, using restraint and rhythm to let the visuals breathe and the moments land naturally. The result is a film that feels considered and human, capturing not just the redesign of a building, but the spirit of what is to become.…
    American Express - Small Business, Big Day - Winzer Cleaners
    Created as part of 15 Stories for American Express, this film captures the organised chaos of Winzer Cleaners in New York City during their busiest day of the year. As Broadway’s number one dry cleaner, the stakes are high, the pace relentless, and the margin for error slim - all of which shaped the editorial approach. The film is built around speed and precision. Fast-paced cutting, tightly structured sequences and rhythmic sound design are used to mirror the intensity of the day, placing the viewer directly inside the workflow as garments move rapidly through the space. The edit leans into momentum, using quick transitions and sharp timing to keep the energy high while maintaining clarity amid the volume and movement. Rather than slowing things down to explain, the story is told through action. Moments of coordination, problem-solving and teamwork are allowed to stack and build, creating a sense of pressure without tipping into chaos. The challenge in the edit was balancing excitement with readability by ensuring the pace feels exhilarating, not overwhelming, and that the pride behind the work remains front and centre. Focusing on rhythm, flow and detail, the film celebrates the craft, dedication and discipline behind a small business operating at full throttle - an approach recognised with a Gold award at the EVCOM London Film Awards.…
    Unifii - Service Now
    Created to showcase Unifii’s expertise in ServiceNow platform management, this film takes a deliberately minimal, highly controlled editorial approach. Built entirely from locked-off interview shots, the edit relies on pace, rhythm and precision rather than visuals or cutaways to carry the story. The script is constructed in the edit itself. Multiple interviewees are interwoven at speed, often cut on a single word, to create a tightly structured narrative that feels cohesive and intentional despite being assembled from many voices. This word-by-word construction demanded close attention to cadence, tone and breath, ensuring the dialogue flows naturally while maintaining momentum. With no visual variation to lean on, clarity and restraint were essential. The edit focuses on timing, emphasis and rhythm to make complex ideas accessible, allowing the message to land cleanly without oversimplifying the subject. Sound, pacing and cut points do the heavy lifting, turning what could have been a static format into something dynamic and engaging. The result is a confident, sharply executed film that communicates Unifii’s strategic value with precision - an approach recognised with a Gold award at the EVCOM London Film Awards.…
    Macmillan Cancer Support - LJ's Story
    Built around an intimate interview and observational moments shot on the streets of London, the film introduces LJ, a photographer whose warmth, humour and energy are immediately apparent. Alongside his interview, we see him at work photographing a model, clearly at ease behind the camera and deeply connected to his craft. These everyday moments act as an essential counterpoint, grounding the film in who LJ is rather than defining him solely by his diagnosis. Diagnosed with leukaemia just as he was about to begin university, LJ’s experience carries significant emotional weight. In the edit, the challenge was acknowledging that reality without leaning into sadness for its own sake. The focus remained on balance, allowing vulnerability to sit alongside resilience, personality and lightness, so the film never loses its sense of life. Pacing, structure and tone were carefully shaped through the interplay of interview and observational footage, creating rhythm and space for reflection. The intention was to make something emotionally honest yet approachable. A film that invites the viewer in, rather than asking them to brace themselves. Throughout, LJ’s voice leads the narrative, with the role of Macmillan Cancer Support woven in quietly and respectfully as part of his story. By centring humanity, craft and restraint, the edit allows a difficult subject to be experienced with clarity, warmth and care, leaving room for connection rather than overwhelm.…