Hi, I'm Charles Thornton, a freelance video editor with over a decade of professional experience. I've had the pleasure of working on a wide range of projects from network television to streaming platforms and social media, crafting engaging and compelling narratives through multi-camera edits and verité storytelling. I thrive on creative problem solving, especially under tight deadlines, and I’m passionate about bringing stories to life through the power of video. I'm fully versed in industry-standard software including Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Avid Media Composer, and DaVinci Resolve. Whether it's a special, a series, or a documentary feature, I love collaborating to deliver top-quality edits that resonate with audiences everywhere.

Charles Thornton

Hi, I'm Charles Thornton, a freelance video editor with over a decade of professional experience. I've had the pleasure of working on a wide range of projects from network television to streaming platforms and social media, crafting engaging and compelling narratives through multi-camera edits and verité storytelling. I thrive on creative problem solving, especially under tight deadlines, and I’m passionate about bringing stories to life through the power of video. I'm fully versed in industry-standard software including Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Avid Media Composer, and DaVinci Resolve. Whether it's a special, a series, or a documentary feature, I love collaborating to deliver top-quality edits that resonate with audiences everywhere.

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Hi, I’m Charles Thornton, a freelance video editor with over a decade of professional experience. I’ve had the pleasure of working on a wide range of projects from network television to streaming platforms and social media, crafting engaging and compelling narratives through multi-camera edits and verité storytelling. I thrive on creative problem solving, especially under tight deadlines, and I’m passionate about bringing stories to life through the power of video.

I’m fully versed in industry-standard software including Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Avid Media Composer, and DaVinci Resolve. Whether it’s a special, a series, or a documentary feature, I love collaborating to deliver top-quality edits that resonate with audiences everywhere.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Producer at Freelance
January 1, 2007 - October 1, 2015

Education

Bachelor of Science - Broadcast News at Kent State University
August 27, 2001 - May 1, 2001
Master of Arts - Journalism & Mass Communication at Kent State University
May 1, 2004 - May 1, 2006

Qualifications

WINNER | 2023 Daytime Emmys | Outstanding Arts & Popular Culture Program
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
WINNER | 2014 Daytime Emmys | Outstanding Special Class Special
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment