I am an experienced drama editor who also carries a wealth of experience in unscripted editing. My journey in the TV industry has allowed me to work on various prominent projects, and I thrive on collaboration and pushing creative boundaries. I believe in treating every production with the attention it deserves, akin to a classic masterpiece.

Dane Cross

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I am an experienced drama editor who also carries a wealth of experience in unscripted editing. My journey in the TV industry has allowed me to work on various prominent projects, and I thrive on collaboration and pushing creative boundaries. I believe in treating every production with the attention it deserves, akin to a classic masterpiece.

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I am an experienced drama editor who also carries a wealth of experience in unscripted editing.

My journey in the TV industry has allowed me to work on various prominent projects, and I thrive on collaboration and pushing creative boundaries.

I believe in treating every production with the attention it deserves, akin to a classic masterpiece.

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Work Experience

Social Media Video Editor at Various
November 1, 2023 - November 10, 2025
Freelance social media editor working for BBC and IMG Studios. Responsible for preparing clips for social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. This includes reframing clips for 9:16 playback, adding subtitles and graphics, and ensuring that all deliverables meet the necessary specifications.
Editor at BBC, London
May 1, 2019 - November 10, 2025
Freelance editor on BBC One continuing dramas 'EastEnders' and 'Doctors'. In this role, I collaborated closely with other editors and directors to ensure a high-quality final product that resonates with audiences.
Assembly Editor at Shine, London
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Assembly Editor on Channel 4 reality series 'Hunted' and 'Celebrity Hunted'. I was responsible for creating sync maps from large volumes of rushes and ensuring that everything needed to tell the compelling story was captured.
Editor at BBC
May 1, 2019 - Present
Freelance editor on BBC One continuing dramas ‘EastEnders’ and ‘Doctors’. Responsible for editing 30 minute episodes within tight schedules and collaborating with directors to achieve their vision.
Editor at Holy Thursday
November 1, 2015 - November 30, 2015
Short film directed by Moin Hussain, selected for Edinburgh International Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, and more.
Editor at Real Gods Require Blood
November 1, 2016 - November 30, 2016
Short film directed by Moin Hussain, selected for Cannes ‘Le Semainedela Critique’, BFI London Film Festival, and more.
Edit Assistant at Various
December 1, 2014 - May 1, 2019
Freelance edit assistant at Warner Bros, Evolutions, Halo, and The Farm, responsible for backing up, ingesting, conforming, and syncing media.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Arts & Design at Leeds Beckett University
September 1, 2008 - May 1, 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Arts & Design at Leeds Beckett University
September 1, 2008 - May 1, 2011
Grierson DocLab In Focus: Unscripted Editing at London
January 1, 2024 - May 20, 2026

Qualifications

Grierson Doc Lab In Focus: Unscripted Editing
January 1, 2024 - November 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment