I have more than 20 years of professional experience in broadcast television, post-production, and corporate video production across Greece and the Middle East. I bring a strong creative vision, technical excellence, and leadership in fast-paced environments. I currently serve as lead editor for Start Here at Al Jazeera, delivering fast-turnaround digital content for global audiences. My credits include MasterChef and Dragon’s Den, plus corporate campaigns for Tesla and Shell. I’m known for strong narrative structure, editorial precision, and high-performance delivery under pressure. As a collaborator with major broadcasters and global brands such as Shell, Qatar Petroleum, Qatar Gas, Maersk, Microsoft, Coca-Cola and leading TV networks, my background spans TV shows, commercials, channel branding, and award-winning documentaries. I thrive on shaping engaging stories and delivering polished assets across multi-format pipelines.…

George Skortsi s

I have more than 20 years of professional experience in broadcast television, post-production, and corporate video production across Greece and the Middle East. I bring a strong creative vision, technical excellence, and leadership in fast-paced environments. I currently serve as lead editor for Start Here at Al Jazeera, delivering fast-turnaround digital content for global audiences. My credits include MasterChef and Dragon’s Den, plus corporate campaigns for Tesla and Shell. I’m known for strong narrative structure, editorial precision, and high-performance delivery under pressure. As a collaborator with major broadcasters and global brands such as Shell, Qatar Petroleum, Qatar Gas, Maersk, Microsoft, Coca-Cola and leading TV networks, my background spans TV shows, commercials, channel branding, and award-winning documentaries. I thrive on shaping engaging stories and delivering polished assets across multi-format pipelines.…

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I have more than 20 years of professional experience in broadcast television, post-production, and corporate video production across Greece and the Middle East. I bring a strong creative vision, technical excellence, and leadership in fast-paced environments. I currently serve as lead editor for Start Here at Al Jazeera, delivering fast-turnaround digital content for global audiences. My credits include MasterChef and Dragon’s Den, plus corporate campaigns for Tesla and Shell. I’m known for strong narrative structure, editorial precision, and high-performance delivery under pressure.

As a collaborator with major broadcasters and global brands such as Shell, Qatar Petroleum, Qatar Gas, Maersk, Microsoft, Coca-Cola and leading TV networks, my background spans TV shows, commercials, channel branding, and award-winning documentaries. I thrive on shaping engaging stories and delivering polished assets across multi-format pipelines.

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Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Video Editor (Remote) at Al Jazeera, Qatar
January 1, 2019 - Present
Lead editor for Start Here (award winning) and digital online shows. Deliver fast-turnaround international content from rough cut to final master. Collaborate with producers, journalists, and graphics teams across time zones. Maintain strict editorial and brand standards.
Senior Video Editor (Freelance) at Green Pixel, Greece
January 1, 2023 - Present
Editing high-profile reality formats including MasterChef and Farma. Craft story arcs and pacing within multi-editor broadcast pipelines.
Senior Video Editor (Freelance) at Studio Kappa & Antenna Studios, Greece
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Edited prime-time shows The Weakest Link and Dragon’s Den. Delivered multiple weekly episode cuts under tight airdate deadlines.
Senior Promotion Producer / Team Leader at Al Kass Sports Channels, Qatar
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2022
Director of Photography & Video Production Led the full post-production lifecycle for trailers, TV commercials, and documentaries, working closely with creative and marketing teams to ensure strict brand alignment. Edited a wide range of formats — from high-energy promos to long-form documentary and corporate content — adapting tone, pacing, and visual language to each target audience. Oversaw technical delivery and quality control of final assets across multiple formats and distribution channels.
Exclusive Senior Video Editor at WMP, WRG & Resolution Productions, Qatar
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Lead editor for global energy and industrial clients including Tesla, Shell, Maersk, Qatar Petroleum, Qatar Gas, and RasGas. Delivered corporate films and broadcast commercials under strict brand and compliance standards.
Senior Video Editor at ATA Productions & Post, Greece
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Edited Greek editions of Junior MasterChef and MasterChef. Shaped episode narrative and competition pacing.
Senior Video Editor at TNT Productions & Post, Greece
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
Edited cooking, travel, documentary, and lifestyle formats. Credits include Food and the City, Such a Dish, and Oogruk Means Oil. Produced channel branding packages, commercial content, corporate films, music videos, and festival video art. Recognized for strong narrative rhythm and story-driven editing across diverse genres.
Video Editor at CONSTANTIN Productions
December 1, 2008 - June 1, 2009
Edited Kitchen Nightmares (Alpha TV).
Video Editor at ENA Productions
August 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Edited investigative series Evidences (Antenna TV).
Video Editor at Channel 9
December 1, 2005 - August 1, 2006
News and studio program editing.
Video Editor at Alter Channel
May 1, 2002 - December 1, 2005
News & entertainment programming.
Video Editor at Studio Synthesis
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Public television documentaries.
Senior Video Editor (Remote) at Al Jazeera
January 1, 2019 - Present
Lead editor for Start Here (award winning) and digital online shows. Deliver fast-turnaround international content from rough cut to final master. Collaborate with producers, journalists, and graphics teams across time zones. Maintain strict editorial and brand standards.
Senior Video Editor (Freelance) at Green Pixel
January 1, 2023 - Present
Editing high-profile reality formats including MasterChef and Farma. Craft story arcs and pacing within multi-editor broadcast pipelines.
Senior Video Editor (Freelance) at Studio Kappa & Antenna Studios
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Edited prime-time shows The Weakest Link and Dragon’s Den. Delivered multiple weekly episode cuts under tight airdate deadlines.
Senior Promotion Producer / Team Leader at Al Kass Sports Channels
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2022
Led the full post-production lifecycle for trailers, TV commercials, and documentaries, working closely with creative and marketing teams to ensure strict brand alignment. Edited a wide range of formats—from high-energy promos to long-form documentary and corporate content—adapting tone, pacing, and visual language to target audiences. Oversaw technical delivery and quality control of final assets across multiple formats and distribution channels.
Exclusive Senior Video Editor at WMP, WRG & Resolution Productions
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Lead editor for global energy and industrial clients including Tesla, Shell, Maersk, Qatar Petroleum, Qatar Gas, and RasGas. Delivered corporate films and broadcast commercials under strict brand and compliance standards.
Senior Video Editor at ATA Productions & Post
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Edited Greek editions of Junior MasterChef and MasterChef. Shaped episode narrative and competition pacing.
Senior Video Editor at TNT Productions & Post
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
Edited cooking, travel, documentary, and lifestyle formats. Credits include Food and the City, Such a Dish, and Oogruk Means Oil. Produced channel branding packages, commercial content, corporate films, music videos, and festival video art. Recognized for strong narrative rhythm and story-driven editing across diverse genres.
Editor at CONSTANTIN Productions
December 1, 2008 - June 1, 2009
Edited Kitchen Nightmares (Alpha TV).
Editor at ENA Productions
August 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Edited Evidences (Antenna TV).
Editor at Channel 9
December 1, 2005 - August 1, 2006
News and studio program editing.
Editor at Alter Channel
May 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005
News & entertainment programming.
Editor at Studio Synthesis
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Public television documentaries.

Education

Degree in Video Editing at Institute of Professional Training “DOMI”, Athens, Greece
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Degree in Electronic Installations & Automation at Technical Professional College of Nea Smyrni, Athens, Greece
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1995
Degree in Video Editing at Institute of Professional Training “DOMI”
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
Degree in Electronic Installations & Automation at Technical Professional College of Nea Smyrni
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1995

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Media & Entertainment, Energy & Utilities, Professional Services

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