I am a highly accomplished Senior Video Editor with over 20 years of experience delivering high-stakes content across reality, documentary, entertainment, and corporate formats. I am proficient in Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro, with a track record on flagship Australian programs including MasterChef Australia, Survivor, and Australian Ninja Warrior. I excel in navigating both offline and online workflows, managing complex narrative arcs, and delivering polished creative assets under tight broadcast deadlines. I am a versatile, bilingual professional known for technical precision, collaboration, and the ability to work independently in high-pressure environments.

Erica Lukic

I am a highly accomplished Senior Video Editor with over 20 years of experience delivering high-stakes content across reality, documentary, entertainment, and corporate formats. I am proficient in Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro, with a track record on flagship Australian programs including MasterChef Australia, Survivor, and Australian Ninja Warrior. I excel in navigating both offline and online workflows, managing complex narrative arcs, and delivering polished creative assets under tight broadcast deadlines. I am a versatile, bilingual professional known for technical precision, collaboration, and the ability to work independently in high-pressure environments.

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I am a highly accomplished Senior Video Editor with over 20 years of experience delivering high-stakes content across reality, documentary, entertainment, and corporate formats. I am proficient in Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro, with a track record on flagship Australian programs including MasterChef Australia, Survivor, and Australian Ninja Warrior.

I excel in navigating both offline and online workflows, managing complex narrative arcs, and delivering polished creative assets under tight broadcast deadlines. I am a versatile, bilingual professional known for technical precision, collaboration, and the ability to work independently in high-pressure environments.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Offline Editor at Endemol Shine Australia
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Delivered narrative-driven offline edits for major national reality/entertainment series, including MasterChef Australia (Series 15), Survivor (Series 6 & 7), and Australian Ninja Warrior (Series 6). Scoped and refined story arcs, collaborated with producers and directors, and ensured timely delivery to match broadcast deadlines.
Freelance Editor & Producer at Northern Rivers & Remote
January 1, 2017 - Present
Managed end-to-end production for diverse local and corporate projects, including music videos, social media content, and crowdfunding campaign materials. Utilised Adobe Premiere Pro to deliver high-quality digital assets for boutique local clients with tight turnarounds.
Offline AVID Editor at Fremantle Media / Screentime / Various
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Edited for Celebrity Apprentice (Reality Series) and Dancing with the Stars (Entertainment Series); Married at First Sight & The Hot Plate (Reality Series); Outback ER (Observational Documentary); House Rules (Reality Series).
Freelance AVID Editor at Nine Network / Seven Network / Various
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2015
Extensive experience across news, current affairs, and entertainment: The Footy Show, RPA, Sunday, Sunday Night, and Warnie; travel and lifestyle series Getaway to the Good Life, Fresh, The Cricket Show; high-end TVCs for Freeview and various short-form projects at Tracks Post and Cornerpost.
Edit Assistant & Junior Editor at DMC Digital / Grundy TV
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
Tape Operator and Edit Assistant at Production House DMC Digital (Australian Idol, Room for Improvement). Quickly progressed to editing TVCs, corporate videos, and EPKs. Edit Assistant on fast-turnaround reality shows Australian Idol (2004) and My Restaurant Rules (2005).
Project Officer at Sydney Adventist Hospital
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Directed, produced, and edited a 35-minute educational documentary for new parents. Coordinated business development initiatives, including the launch of a digital baby nursery platform.

Education

Bachelor of Communications (Media) at University of Western Sydney
January 1, 2000 - June 9, 2026
Higher School Certificate (HSC) at Parramatta High School
January 1, 1993 - June 9, 2026
Bachelor of Communications (Media) at University of Western Sydney
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Higher School Certificate (HSC) at Parramatta High School
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1993

Qualifications

B. Communications (Media)
March 3, 1997 - December 10, 1999
Major in Video Production

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services
    Mr Simple / Pegs ad
    Ad for mens' shop in Byron Bay, on local loyalty app Pegs.
    Bondi Up South reel / ad
    Short reel / ad for local cafe in Bondi, Sydney, to be shown on a local loyalty discount app called Pegs. video shortreel advert videoeditor
    Lifecycles ad
    Short reel ad for local bicycle shop in Byron Bay advert shortreel video videoeditor