Hi, I'm Tiina Knuutila. I'm a video editor, motion designer, animator and producer with over two decades of experience crafting emotionally engaging stories for B2B, B2C, public sector organizations, YouTubers and ad agencies. I lead with curiosity, collaboration and a meticulous eye for detail, guiding projects from concept through delivery. Based in San Diego, I run Present Media and partner with clients worldwide on full-service video production, course creation and social media campaigns, delivering clear storytelling and measurable engagement.…

Tiina Knuutila

Hi, I'm Tiina Knuutila. I'm a video editor, motion designer, animator and producer with over two decades of experience crafting emotionally engaging stories for B2B, B2C, public sector organizations, YouTubers and ad agencies. I lead with curiosity, collaboration and a meticulous eye for detail, guiding projects from concept through delivery. Based in San Diego, I run Present Media and partner with clients worldwide on full-service video production, course creation and social media campaigns, delivering clear storytelling and measurable engagement.…

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Hi, I’m Tiina Knuutila. I’m a video editor, motion designer, animator and producer with over two decades of experience crafting emotionally engaging stories for B2B, B2C, public sector organizations, YouTubers and ad agencies. I lead with curiosity, collaboration and a meticulous eye for detail, guiding projects from concept through delivery.

Based in San Diego, I run Present Media and partner with clients worldwide on full-service video production, course creation and social media campaigns, delivering clear storytelling and measurable engagement.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Finnish
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Video Director / Editor / Producer / Motion Graphic Designer / Videographer at Present Media
January 1, 2014 - Present
Full service video production, video editing, animation, motion graphics, videography, content strategy and social media management. Clients include Science Magazine, American Psychology Association, George Lucas Educational Foundation, Mattel, Hewlett Packard, MoveOn, SEIU, AFSCME and many others.
Online Video Course Producer at Sounds True
April 1, 2023 - October 2, 2025
Video Course Production for online courses; Managing live virtual events and course sessions; Overseeing and directing creation of course video content; Creating marketing content
Senior Video Producer / Motion Graphics Editor at MoveOn
January 1, 2018 - October 2, 2025
Produced, edited and animated documentary style and motion graphic based videos, developed social media video campaigns and series. Part of a team that developed the Real Voter Voices project (featured in Vice), a proven way to persuade voters through social video ads.
Video Production Director at Sunlight Foundation
January 1, 2014 - October 2, 2025
Oversaw staff and all aspects of video production. Created and implemented video style guides. Preproduction and script writing, directing, producing, shooting, editing, motion graphics and animation. Managed social media accounts to grow and engage online audiences.
Senior Video Producer at Democratic National Committee / Organizing For America
January 1, 2011 - October 2, 2025
Responsible for all aspects of video and media production for President Obama’s social media accounts and the Democratic Party.
Video Editor, Motion Graphic Designer and Videographer at Los Angeles and Spain
January 1, 2009 - October 2, 2025
Commercials, online video, trade show materials, corporate video and Flash animation. Clients included Mattel, Warner Brothers Records, Universal Records, Green Day and Hewlett-Packard.
Multimedia Artist and Designer at Finland and Los Angeles
January 1, 2003 - October 2, 2025
Showcased work in private and group exhibits, film and new media festivals around Europe. Received several honors and grants.
Photographer at Finland
December 31, 2002 - October 2, 2025
Photography for magazines, newspapers, bands, cultural events etc. Private and group art exhibits.
Photographer at Los Angeles
December 31, 2003 - October 2, 2025
Photography for magazines, newspapers, bands, cultural events etc. Private and group art exhibits.
Creative Video Director, Editor, Producer, Motion Graphic Designer and Videographer at Present Media
January 1, 2014 - Present
Full-service video production, editing, animation, motion graphics, videography, content strategy and social media management. Clients include Science Magazine, American Psychology Association, George Lucas Educational Foundation, Mattel, Hewlett-Packard, MoveOn, SEIU and AFSCME, among others.
Online Video Course Producer at Sounds True
April 1, 2023 - October 2, 2025
Video Course Production for online courses; managing live virtual events and course sessions; overseeing and directing creation of course video content; creating marketing content.
Senior Video Producer / Motion Graphics Editor at MoveOn
January 1, 2018 - October 2, 2025
Produced, edited and animated documentary style and motion graphic based videos; developed social media video campaigns and series. Part of a team that develop the Real Voter Voices project (featured in Vice), a proven way to persuade voters through social video ads.
Video Production Director at Sunlight Foundation
January 1, 2014 - October 2, 2025
Oversaw staff and all aspects of video production. Created and implemented video style guides. Preproduction and script writing, directing, producing, shooting, editing, motion graphics and animation. Managed social media accounts to grow and engage online audiences.
Senior Video Producer at Democratic National Committee / Organizing For America
January 1, 2011 - October 2, 2025
Responsible for all aspects of video and media production for President Obama’s social media accounts and the Democratic Party.
Video Editor, Motion Graphic Designer and Videographer at Freelance (Los Angeles and Spain)
January 1, 2009 - October 2, 2025
Commercials, online video, trade show materials, corporate video and Flash animation. Clients included Mattel, Warner Brothers Records, Universal Records, Green Day and Hewlett-Packard.
Multimedia Artist and Designer at Freelance / Various (Finland and Los Angeles)
January 1, 2003 - October 2, 2025
Showcased work in private and group exhibits, film and new media festivals around Europe. Received several honors and grants.
Photographer at Finland
January 1, 2002 - October 2, 2025
Photography for magazines, newspapers, bands, cultural events; private and group art exhibits.
Photographer at Los Angeles
March 1, 2002 - Present
Photography for magazines, newspapers, bands, cultural events; private and group art exhibits.
Creative Video Director, Editor, Producer, Motion Graphic Designer and Videographer at Present Media
January 1, 2014 - Present
Full service video production, video editing, animation, motion graphics, videography, content strategy and social media management.
Online Video Course Producer at Sounds True
April 1, 2023 - October 2, 2025
Video Course Production for online courses; managing live virtual events and course sessions; overseeing and directing creation of course video content; creating marketing content.
Senior Video Producer / Motion Graphics Editor at MoveOn
January 1, 2018 - October 2, 2025
Produced, edited and animated documentary-style and motion graphic based videos, developed social media video campaigns and series. Part of a team that developed Real Voter Voices project (featured in Vice).
Video Production Director at Sunlight Foundation
January 1, 2014 - October 2, 2025
Oversaw staff and all aspects of video production. Created and implemented video style guides. Preproduction and script writing, directing, producing, shooting, editing, motion graphics and animation. Managed social media accounts to grow and engage online audiences.
Senior Video Producer at Democratic National Committee / Organizing For America
January 1, 2011 - October 2, 2025
Responsible for all aspects of video and media production for President Obama’s social media accounts and the Democratic Party.
Video Editor, Motion Graphic Designer and Videographer at Freelance – Los Angeles & Spain
January 1, 2009 - October 2, 2025
Commercials, online video, trade show materials, corporate video and Flash animation. Clients included Mattel, Warner Brothers Records, Universal Records, Green Day and Hewlett-Packard.
Multimedia Artist and Designer at Finland and Los Angeles
January 1, 2003 - October 2, 2025
Showcased work in private and group exhibits, film and new media festivals around Europe. Received several honors and grants.
Photographer at Finland
January 1, 2002 - October 2, 2025
Photography for magazines, newspapers, bands, cultural events etc. Private and group art exhibits.
Photographer at Los Angeles
March 1, 2002 - Present
Photography for magazines, newspapers, bands, cultural events etc. Private and group art exhibits.

Education

Master’s Degree in Media Arts at Aalto University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor’s Degree in Photography at Turku Arts Academy
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1999
Master’s Degree in Media Arts at Aalto University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor’s Degree in Photography at Turku Arts Academy
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1999
Master's Degree at Aalto University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor's Degree in Photography at Turku Arts Academy
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1999

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Industry Experience

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

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