I am a versatile Video Editor & Producer with 7+ years of experience creating high-impact social, branded, and documentary content for global media companies, agencies, and live events. I specialize in fast-turnaround editorial, motion graphics, color, and narrative construction, shaping talent-driven content and leading editorial workflows to drive engagement across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging platforms. I thrive in collaborative environments, partnering with producers, talent teams, and social strategists to define tone, pacing, and narrative that support brand voice and audience growth.

Lee Chrisman

I am a versatile Video Editor & Producer with 7+ years of experience creating high-impact social, branded, and documentary content for global media companies, agencies, and live events. I specialize in fast-turnaround editorial, motion graphics, color, and narrative construction, shaping talent-driven content and leading editorial workflows to drive engagement across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging platforms. I thrive in collaborative environments, partnering with producers, talent teams, and social strategists to define tone, pacing, and narrative that support brand voice and audience growth.

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I am a versatile Video Editor & Producer with 7+ years of experience creating high-impact social, branded, and documentary content for global media companies, agencies, and live events. I specialize in fast-turnaround editorial, motion graphics, color, and narrative construction, shaping talent-driven content and leading editorial workflows to drive engagement across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging platforms.

I thrive in collaborative environments, partnering with producers, talent teams, and social strategists to define tone, pacing, and narrative that support brand voice and audience growth.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Editor at MTV / PARAMOUNT
October 1, 2022 - Present
Edit and deliver high-velocity social media content promoting major album releases, film/TV premieres, and cultural moments across MTV platforms. Lead Editor for talent host Josh Horowitz, delivering celebrity-driven interview and comedy content with viral performance (e.g., Jack Black campaign reaching 20M+ engagements). Drive editorial for major live tentpoles including VMAs, EMAs, Isle of MTV Malta, shaping highlight reels, red carpet clips, and on-the-ground vertical content. Collaborate with producers, talent teams, and social strategists to define tone, pacing, and narrative that supports brand voice and audience growth.
Video Producer at THE SOUND
June 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Lead editor and producer on market-research documentary for 19 Crimes Wine, synthesizing consumer-submitted videos into a clear narrative about fandom vs skepticism. Partnered daily with analytics strategists to interpret consumer insights and build a cohesive brand story. Elevated raw mobile content into polished, emotionally grounded storytelling.
Video/GFX Editor at DATA CONNECTORS
April 1, 2020 - November 30, 2022
Senior editor for hybrid + virtual cybersecurity events using the Engagez platform. Produced educational content with experts from FBI, TikTok, Walmart, adapting complicated tech concepts into accessible visual media. Created local broadcast spots and event sizzles that drove measurable increases in audience turnout and engagement.
Video/GFX Editor at LOTUS PICTURES
June 1, 2019 - May 31, 2020
Built internal training video series for SAP and global partners, strengthening member onboarding and education. Used Adobe Dynamic Link to design motion sequences clarifying complex marketing frameworks. Managed media library and workflows, improving cross-department access to assets.
Lead Editor at THE BINDERY
January 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019
Lead editor on an international marketing campaign for the weight-loss app NOOM. High-pressure live editing sessions with creative executives, designing stop-motion graphics on the spot. Used voiceover techniques to fill gaps in early exports, working with talent to improve the script.
Video Producer at STIRRUP / BAD GURU
June 1, 2015 - March 31, 2020
Produced 11 short films in 8 months. Traveled the country interviewing strangers at random, finding connections in unrelated stories. Awarded “Best Documentary” at Austin Web Fest, and selected for inaugural Stareable Fest.

Education

BFA in Theatre Performance at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
BFA in Theatre Performance at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services