I’m David Marcus, a freelance editor and producer with 20+ years of experience shaping stories from raw footage into compelling narratives. I love collaborating with a dynamic team of storytellers to get the best from every shot. My mission is to tell a great story and maximize the value of the footage I’m given. I’m energized by new challenges and pride myself on thoughtful storytelling, fast turnaround, and creative problem solving.…

David Marcus

I’m David Marcus, a freelance editor and producer with 20+ years of experience shaping stories from raw footage into compelling narratives. I love collaborating with a dynamic team of storytellers to get the best from every shot. My mission is to tell a great story and maximize the value of the footage I’m given. I’m energized by new challenges and pride myself on thoughtful storytelling, fast turnaround, and creative problem solving.…

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I’m David Marcus, a freelance editor and producer with 20+ years of experience shaping stories from raw footage into compelling narratives. I love collaborating with a dynamic team of storytellers to get the best from every shot.

My mission is to tell a great story and maximize the value of the footage I’m given. I’m energized by new challenges and pride myself on thoughtful storytelling, fast turnaround, and creative problem solving.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Story Editor at Sharp Entertainment
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Tracked stories for Love After Lockup; Life After Lockup; edited and pulled clips for teases and cold opens; helped shape narrative arcs across seasons.
Editor at WB / Shed Productions
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Docuseries 'March' focusing on the lives and relationships of a marching band at an HBCU; edited Season 1.
Editor at Sundance Channel / Left Right
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Edited 2 episodes of 'Indefensible w/Jena Friedman' Season 1; crime true-crime series with humor and irony.
Editor / Producer at TLC / Sharp Entertainment
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Edited and produced multiple episodes and tracked stories for 'Marrying Millions'.
Editor at TLC / Sharp Entertainment
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Edited and crafted story arcs for '90 Day Fiance: The Other Way' Season 2.
Editor at VH1 / Eastern Productions
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Contributed to Love & Hip Hop projects; editing and production support.
Editor at HISTORY CHANNEL / Leftfield Pictures
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Pawn Stars; Season 9 editorial work.
Editor at NAT GEO / Roaring Fork Films
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Years of Living Dangerously / Safe Passage with Bradley Whitford.
Editor at Food Network / Optomen / Trisha’s Southern Kitchen
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Multi-camera cooking show editing; Season 16.
Editor at Showtime / 35 Ventures
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Basketball County: In the Water; one-hour documentary.
Editor / Post-Producer at Left Bank
January 1, 2026 - Present
Editing and post-producing a feature documentary about the publication of Ulysses by James Joyce; shaping narrative structure and overseeing post workflow.
Video Editor at HEATED (Emily Atkin)
January 1, 2026 - Present
Edited 2 episodes of a video podcast; created the graphics package and visual look for the series.
Video Editor at Law & Crime
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026
Editing weekly episodes of a police procedural series heavily relying on body cam footage, surveillance footage, and legal documents; pulled clips for teases and cold opens.
Story Editor / Editor at Sharp Entertainment
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Tracked the stories of multiple couples through a season; edited and pulled clips for teases and cold opens.
Editor at Left/Right / Sundance Channel
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Edited 2 episodes of a crime true crime series with a humorous and ironic take on the criminal justice system.
Editor at TLC / Sharp Entertainment
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Edited and produced multiple episodes of Marrying Millions, tracking the stories of couples through the season.
Editor at Food Network / BSTV
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Multi-camera editing for Trisha’s Southern Kitchen Season 16, a cooking show featuring Trisha Yearwood and guests.
Editor at SHOWTIME / 35 Ventures Productions
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Edited and contributed to a one-hour documentary; Emmy-nominated Basketball County: In the Water.
Editor at BRAVO / Lucky 8 Productions
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Edited a social experiment docu-series In a Man’s World.
Editor at Liz Canner / Silent U
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Feature documentary editing (working title Silent U).
Editor at HISTORY CHANNEL / Left/Right Productions
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Road to 9/11, documentary narration by F. Murray Abraham.
Editor at Director Andrew Wonder
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Feature documentary Seed, edited for the director.
Editor at NatGeo / Roaring Fork Films
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Years of Living Dangerously / Safe Passage, editing segments with Bradley Whitford.
Editor at Food Network / Optomen Productions
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
America’s Worst Cooks; edited cooking show format for Food Network.
Editor at Travel Channel / Atlas Media
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Hotel Impossible, Season 6; editing travel-focused episodes.
Editor at BRAVO / True Entertainment
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Real Housewives of Potomac, Season 1.
Editor at E! / Hudson Media
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
The DVF Project, Seasons 1 & 2.
Editor at Animal Planet / True Entertainment
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Too Cute, Season 2.
Editor at MTV / DiGa
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Kesha: My Crazy Beautiful Life, Season 2.
Editor at MTV / One Louder
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2013
MADE; edited over 20 episodes; also contributed as producer to craft story.

Education

B.A. at Middlebury College
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026
B.A. in English and Film/Video, Cum Laude at Middlebury College
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

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