Video editor specializing in documentary, music videos, promos, and multi-camera productions known for distinct story structuring and pacing, making compelling content, editing fast, collaborative workflows, and delivering polished edits that audiences want to share. Emmy-winning and festival-recognized, excelling in remote work environments, accommodating tight deadlines, and ensuring client satisfaction through clear communication and dedicated project management.…

David Wilkinson

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Video editor specializing in documentary, music videos, promos, and multi-camera productions known for distinct story structuring and pacing, making compelling content, editing fast, collaborative workflows, and delivering polished edits that audiences want to share. Emmy-winning and festival-recognized, excelling in remote work environments, accommodating tight deadlines, and ensuring client satisfaction through clear communication and dedicated project management.…

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Video editor specializing in documentary, music videos, promos, and multi-camera productions known for distinct story structuring and pacing, making compelling content, editing fast, collaborative workflows, and delivering polished edits that audiences want to share.

Emmy-winning and festival-recognized, excelling in remote work environments, accommodating tight deadlines, and ensuring client satisfaction through clear communication and dedicated project management.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Tech Director/Editor at Echelon Fitness Multimedia
January 1, 2024 - Present
Produce multi-camera fitness shows and classes, both live and pre-recorded. Prepare assets and edit videos for digital distribution on echelonfit.com. Oversee a high volume of weekly content in a fast-paced control room and multiple studio production workflows.
Video Editor at Remote
January 1, 2019 - Present
Edit multiple short and long-form story content for clients including stories, promos, tutorials, and curriculum. Deliver efficient content from raw footage/files within deadline-driven remote post-production workflows.
Video Editor/CoFounder at Story Preserve
January 1, 2021 - Present
Co-produce and story edit multiple branded video stories and documentary content for individual clients, non-profits, and streaming platforms. Oversee all phases of production including concept, scripting, editing, and client review. Editor of The Grove documentary (A Revry Original Film).
Instructor – Video Editing at Nashville Film Institute
January 1, 2024 - September 3, 2025
Mentored students on industry-standard workflows, visual storytelling, and pacing. Produced, edited, and taught online courses such as Art of the Edit, Documentary Filmmaking, and Music Video Production.
Podcast Producer/Editor at Remote
January 1, 2024 - September 3, 2025
Produced and edited long-form podcast episodes for network clients and contract clients, including interviews and miscellaneous content. Delivered efficient audio content from raw audio files within deadline-driven remote post-production workflows.
Senior Video Producer & Editor at Ramsey Solutions
January 1, 2019 - September 3, 2025
Produced and edited brand promos, curriculum, podcasts, campaigns, commercials, and channel content. Led post-production teams for large-scale projects and live events. Awarded the 2014 Midsouth Regional Emmy Award for video commercial campaign.
Director/Editor/Producer – Fruitcake (Film Short)
December 31, 2014 - September 3, 2025
Wrote, directed, and edited the award-winning short film Fruitcake The Movie, available on Prime Video. The film is an Audience Favorite at Dam Short Film Fest and Best Short at East Nashville Film Fest, also an official selection at Garden State Film Festival.
Assistant Editor at Ground Zero Post
January 1, 2008 - September 3, 2025
Supported editing and finishing for music videos and commercial post-production, prepared assets for color correction, sound mixing, and final delivery.
Tech Director/Editor at Echelon Fitness Multimedia
January 1, 2024 - Present
Produce multi-camera fitness shows/classes (live and pre-recorded). Prepare assets and edit video for digital distribution on echelonfit.com. Oversee high-volume weekly content in a fast-paced control room and multiple studio production workflows.
Video Editor at Remote
January 1, 2019 - Present
Edit multiple short and long-form story content for clients including stories, promos, tutorials, and curriculum. Deliver efficient content from raw footage/files in deadline-driven remote post-production workflows.
Video Editor/CoFounder at Story Preserve
January 1, 2021 - Present
Co-produce and story edit multiple branded video stories and documentary content for individual clients, nonprofits, and streaming platforms. Oversee all phases of production including concept, scripting, editing, and client review. Editor of The Grove, a streaming documentary (Revry Original Film).
Instructor – Video Editing at Nashville Film Institute
January 1, 2024 - September 3, 2025
Mentored students on industry-standard workflows, visual storytelling, and pacing. Produced, edited, and taught online courses including Art of the Edit, Documentary Filmmaking, and Music Video Production.
Podcast Producer/Editor at Remote
January 1, 2024 - September 3, 2025
Produced and edited long-form episodes for network clients including interviews and miscellaneous content. Delivered efficient audio content from raw audio files in deadline-driven remote post-production workflows.
Senior Video Producer & Editor at Ramsey Solutions
January 1, 2019 - September 3, 2025
Produced and edited brand promos, curriculum, podcasts, campaigns, commercials, and channel content. Led post-production teams for large-scale projects and live events. Won the 2014 Midsouth Regional Emmy Award for video commercial campaign.
Director/Editor/Producer – Fruitcake (Film Short) at Independent
December 31, 2014 - September 3, 2025
Wrote, directed, and edited award-winning short film Fruitcake. Achievements include Audience Favorite at Dam Short Film Festival, Best Short at East Nashville Film Festival, and Official Selection at Garden State Film Festival. Film available on Prime Video.
Assistant Editor at Ground Zero Post
January 1, 2008 - September 3, 2025
Supported editing and finishing for music videos and commercial post-production projects. Prepared assets for color correction, sound mixing, and delivery.

Education

Adult Studies Media Courses at Anderson University (Indiana)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor’s Degree at Anderson University (Indiana)
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994
Master’s Degree at Anderson University (Indiana)
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
Media Courses - Adult Studies at Anderson University (Indiana)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994
Master's Degree
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
Donald Miller's StoryBrand Certified Guide
January 1, 2018 - September 3, 2025
StoryBrand Certified Guide – Donald Miller's Program
January 1, 2018 - September 3, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization
    paper MMA Fighter Eric Melton Interview_Put A Word On It Podcast

    paper The Grove [Documentary Clip]

    A clip from Story Preserve’s streaming feature film documentary: The Grove.
    Full documentary edited and co-produced by David Wilkinson.

    paper Let There Be (She) [Music Video]

    Music Video for artist Matt Bays, director Justin Baker
    Edited by David Wilkinson (for Story Preserve)

    paper Bevel Dream Home [Testimonial]

    For Bevel (bevelbuilt.com)- intentionally designed living spaces that create lasting impact.
    Edited by David Wilkinson (for Yeah Yeah Creative).

    paper Valor on the Field: Big Ambitions of a Small Team [Story]

    This is the story of the 2023 Valor College Prep Varsity Soccer team in Nashville, TN.
    As a relatively new high school sports program, this scrappy team managed to take their 2022 season far despite not having their own field to play on.
    But for the 2023 season, an ambitious goal consumed the young men of VCP and ultimately taught them so much more than advanced soccer skills.
    Edited by David Wilkinson (for Story Preserve).

    paper Pinhook Bourbon/Averitt [Promo]

    A promo (from the Power Of One series) for Averitt (trucking company).
    Featuring distribution work with Pinhook Bourbon.
    Edited by David Wilkinson (for Yeah Yeah Creative).

    paper 20 Years At Camelback Academy [Promo]

    An enrollment recruitment promo for Camelback Academy (Glendale, AZ).
    Edited by David Wilkinson (for Story Preserve).

    paper St. Jude Hospital/Averitt [Promo]

    A promo (from the Power Of One series) for Averitt (trucking company) featuring their charitable work with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
    Edited by David Wilkinson (for Yeah Yeah Creative).