Available to hire
Freelance video editor based in Sheffield with 7+ years’ experience in broadcast television and factual programming. Recent credits include Dover 24/7: Britain’s Busiest Port (Channel 4) and Richard Hammond’s Workshop (Discovery+). I specialise in clear, story-driven edits and work both independently and collaboratively.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Freelance Editor at Television
June 1, 2023 - PresentEditing a variety of broadcast TV for various production companies in the UK. Delivering high quality episodes under tight deadlines to UK Broadcasters including Channel 4, UKTV and Discovery. I specialise in shaping episodes and developing clear narrative structure, tone and pacing, working both independently and alongside edit producers.
Staff Editor at Air TV
September 1, 2019 - May 31, 2023I worked as an in-house staff editor at Air TV for four years, cutting a range of factual and observational programming. During this time I collaborated closely with producers and edit producers to shape stories from large volumes of rushes, working across multiple series and fast-turnaround edits. The role involved developing narrative structure, refining pacing and delivering broadcast-ready episodes within tight schedules.
Editor at ITN Productions - Dover 24/7: Britain's Busiest Port
October 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Maintained narrative continuity and tone across multi-episode obs doc edits, shaping engaging stories from complex operational environments.
Editor - Yorkshire Heritage Hero at Air TV
April 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025Talent-led format blending warmth and humour with auction house jeopardy.
Editor at Air TV - Yorkshire Air 999
September 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025Required fast-paced, character-driven storytelling and precise editorial timing under extreme turnaround pressure.
Editor at Air TV - Derelict Rescue
October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024Brought sensitivity and depth to real-life renovation journeys, capturing both the challenges and human triumphs.
Editor at Chimp TV - Richard Hammond's Workshop
June 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023Talent-led factual series – crafted authored, performance-led episodes with humour and emotional beats from constructed documentary material.
Editor at Air TV - Supercar Showroom
August 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023Editing for The Supercar Showroom; multi-episode show.
Editor at Air TV
July 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022Editing for Warplane Workshop.
Editor at Air TV
January 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022Editing for Helicopter ER; 15x44’ episodes.
Editor at Air TV
July 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Leading editing for 999 Rescue Squad S5; 10x44’.
Editor at Air TV - Warbird Workshop
January 1, 2021 - February 28, 2021Editing Warbird Workshop S1.
Editor at Air TV
June 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021999 Rescue Squad S3/4; editing across seasons.
Editor at Air TV
December 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021Editing for Helicopter ER S5/6/7; 15x44’ episodes.
Edit Assistant at Air TV
June 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Edit Assistant / Junior Editor
Education
BA (Hons) Filmmaking at Leeds Beckett (Northern Film School)
September 6, 2015 - May 18, 2018Qualifications
RTS Yorkshire - "One to Watch" Nominee 2020
November 20, 2020 - November 20, 2020Shortlisted (final 3) for the RTS Yorkshire “One to Watch” award in 2020, recognising emerging talent in television production.
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment
Edited a company showreel for Air TV showcasing a range of the company’s factual and observational programming. My role involved selecting key moments across multiple productions and shaping them into a fast-paced montage that highlights the scale, tone and storytelling of the company’s output.
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