I am an Emmy Award-winning Senior Video Editor with 15+ years of experience delivering broadcast, digital, and social content for global brands and networks. I excel at crafting compelling narratives, elevating visual storytelling, and optimizing workflows across Avid and Adobe toolchains. I lead collaborative editing teams, design motion graphics and sound elements, and adapt to fast-paced environments—delivering high-quality work on time and under budget. I also co-led transitions to remote editing during COVID and have trained junior editors, interns, and PAs.

Paul Stephens

I am an Emmy Award-winning Senior Video Editor with 15+ years of experience delivering broadcast, digital, and social content for global brands and networks. I excel at crafting compelling narratives, elevating visual storytelling, and optimizing workflows across Avid and Adobe toolchains. I lead collaborative editing teams, design motion graphics and sound elements, and adapt to fast-paced environments—delivering high-quality work on time and under budget. I also co-led transitions to remote editing during COVID and have trained junior editors, interns, and PAs.

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I am an Emmy Award-winning Senior Video Editor with 15+ years of experience delivering broadcast, digital, and social content for global brands and networks. I excel at crafting compelling narratives, elevating visual storytelling, and optimizing workflows across Avid and Adobe toolchains.

I lead collaborative editing teams, design motion graphics and sound elements, and adapt to fast-paced environments—delivering high-quality work on time and under budget. I also co-led transitions to remote editing during COVID and have trained junior editors, interns, and PAs.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Editor at WGBH-TV, MASTERPIECE (PBS)
January 1, 2013 - Present
Lead editor for weekly broadcast promos, trailers, and award submissions viewed by 10M+ households annually across PBS and digital platforms. Produced and delivered 250+ pieces of content annually across broadcast, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Reduced project turnaround time by 20% by streamlining post-production workflows. Mentored and managed 6+ assistant editors, interns, and PAs, building a more efficient and collaborative editing team. Achievements include an Emmy Award for Sherlock: The Abominable Bride and redesigned donor animations for The Masterpiece Trust; designed all closing-credit animations and signature 'Red Words' branding for Masterpiece Mystery. Co-led transition to remote editing workflows during COVID, keeping output at 100% of pre-pandemic levels.
Freelance Video Editor at Self-employed (Freelance)
January 1, 2012 - Present
Delivered 100+ projects for agencies, marketing teams, and corporate clients, including commercials, promos, and branded content. Increased client engagement by up to 35% through dynamic storytelling, pacing, and motion graphics. Oversaw projects end-to-end, from scripting and storyboarding to final export, ensuring 100% on-time delivery. Provided tailored exports for broadcast, digital, and live events, expanding client reach across platforms.
Senior Editor at DigiNovations
December 31, 2012 - September 21, 2025
Managed post-production for 40+ projects annually, including corporate films, documentaries, and commercials. Improved workflow efficiency by 15% through automation of ingest, archiving, and delivery. Resolved technical issues on shared storage systems, preventing downtime and saving an estimated $25K annually in lost productivity.
Freelance & Junior Editor at Editorial Freelance (Los Angeles)
December 31, 2009 - September 21, 2025
Supported editorial houses (Cut+Run, Chrome) on national ad campaigns for Sony PlayStation, Nissan, Budweiser, HP, and Apple. Contributed to editing and finishing campaigns with audiences exceeding 50M viewers worldwide. Promoted from Assistant Editor to Junior Editor by consistently delivering high-quality edits under tight deadlines.
Senior Editor at WGBH - TV, MASTERPIECE (PBS)
January 1, 2013 - Present
Lead editor for weekly broadcast promos, trailers, and award submissions viewed by 10M+ households annually across PBS and digital platforms. Produced and delivered 250+ pieces of content annually across broadcast, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Reduced project turnaround time by 20% by streamlining post-production workflows. Mentored and managed 6+ assistant editors, interns, and PAs, building a more efficient and collaborative editing team. Achievements: Emmy Award for Sherlock: The Abominable Bride; Redesigned donor animations for The Masterpiece Trust; Designed all closing-credit animations and signature 'Red Words' branding for Masterpiece Mystery; Co-led transition to remote editing workflows during COVID, keeping output at 100% of pre-pandemic levels.
Freelance Video Editor at Freelance Video Editor — Boston, MA & Remote
January 1, 2012 - Present
Delivered 100+ projects for agencies, marketing teams, and corporate clients, including commercials, promos, and branded content. Increased client engagement by up to 35% through dynamic storytelling, pacing, and motion graphics. Oversaw projects end-to-end, from scripting and storyboarding to final export, ensuring 100% on-time delivery. Provided tailored exports for broadcast, digital, and live events, expanding client reach across platforms.
Senior Editor at DigiNovations
December 31, 2012 - September 21, 2025
Managed post-production for 40+ projects annually, including corporate films, documentaries, and commercials. Improved workflow efficiency by 15% through automation of ingest, archiving, and delivery. Resolved technical issues on shared storage systems, preventing downtime and saving an estimated $25K annually in lost productivity.
Freelance & Junior Editor at Freelance & Junior Editor — Los Angeles, CA
December 31, 2009 - September 21, 2025
Supported editorial houses (Cut+Run, Chrome) on national ad campaigns for Sony PlayStation, Nissan, Budweiser, HP, and Apple. Contributed to editing and finishing campaigns with audiences exceeding 50M viewers worldwide. Promoted from Assistant Editor to Junior Editor by consistently delivering high-quality edits under tight deadlines.
Senior Editor at WGBH - TV, MASTERPIECE (PBS)
January 1, 2013 - Present
Lead editor for weekly broadcast promos, trailers, and award submissions viewed by 10M+ households annually across PBS and digital platforms. Produced and delivered 250+ pieces of content annually across broadcast, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Reduced project turnaround time by 20% by streamlining post-production workflows. Mentored and managed 6+ assistant editors, interns, and PAs. Achievements include an Emmy Award for Sherlock: The Abominable Bride and donor animation redesign for The Masterpiece Trust.
Freelance Video Editor at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2012 - Present
Delivered 100+ projects for agencies, marketing teams, and corporate clients, including commercials, promos, and branded content. Increased client engagement by up to 35% through dynamic storytelling, pacing, and motion graphics. Oversaw projects end-to-end, from scripting and storyboarding to final export, ensuring 100% on-time delivery. Provided tailored exports for broadcast, digital, and live events, expanding client reach across platforms.
Senior Editor at Digi Novations
January 1, 2012 - September 21, 2025
Managed post-production for 40+ projects annually, including corporate films, documentaries, and commercials. Improved workflow efficiency by 15% through automation of ingest, archiving, and delivery. Resolved technical issues on shared storage systems, preventing downtime and saving an estimated $25K annually in lost productivity.
Freelance & Junior Editor at Los Angeles, CA
January 1, 2009 - September 21, 2025
Supported editorial houses on national ad campaigns for Sony PlayStation, Nissan, Budweiser, HP, and Apple. Contributed to editing and finishing campaigns with audiences exceeding 50M viewers worldwide. Promoted from Assistant Editor to Junior Editor by consistently delivering high-quality edits under tight deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communications (History Minor) at University of Missouri, St. Louis
January 11, 2030 - September 21, 2025
B.A. Communications (History Minor) at University of Missouri, St. Louis
January 11, 2030 - September 21, 2025
B.A. Communications (History Minor) at University of Missouri, St. Louis
January 11, 2030 - September 21, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government