Hi, I’m David Croll, a detail-oriented editor and writer with a passion for storytelling across commercials and film. Over more than two decades at Merkley+Partners, I’ve sharpened my ability to shape narratives through precise editing, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and delivering high-quality content under tight deadlines. I thrive on turning complex creative challenges into actionable plans, mentoring junior editors, and driving process improvements that boost performance and productivity. I’m equally at home in the writer’s chair and the editor’s chair, crafting fiction and screenplay projects like Buster’s World while editing high-profile brand work. I approach every project with curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence, always eager to learn new tools and techniques and to help stakeholders align around a shared vision.

David Croll

Hi, I’m David Croll, a detail-oriented editor and writer with a passion for storytelling across commercials and film. Over more than two decades at Merkley+Partners, I’ve sharpened my ability to shape narratives through precise editing, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and delivering high-quality content under tight deadlines. I thrive on turning complex creative challenges into actionable plans, mentoring junior editors, and driving process improvements that boost performance and productivity. I’m equally at home in the writer’s chair and the editor’s chair, crafting fiction and screenplay projects like Buster’s World while editing high-profile brand work. I approach every project with curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence, always eager to learn new tools and techniques and to help stakeholders align around a shared vision.

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Hi, I’m David Croll, a detail-oriented editor and writer with a passion for storytelling across commercials and film. Over more than two decades at Merkley+Partners, I’ve sharpened my ability to shape narratives through precise editing, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and delivering high-quality content under tight deadlines. I thrive on turning complex creative challenges into actionable plans, mentoring junior editors, and driving process improvements that boost performance and productivity.

I’m equally at home in the writer’s chair and the editor’s chair, crafting fiction and screenplay projects like Buster’s World while editing high-profile brand work. I approach every project with curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence, always eager to learn new tools and techniques and to help stakeholders align around a shared vision.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Editor / Sr. Video Editor at Merkley+Partners
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2025
Lead end-to-end storytelling through precise video editing for high-profile commercials and branded content across Mercedes-Benz, White Castle, Kisqali, Arby's, Smith & Barney, SBC, All Detergent, BMW Motorrad, and the NY Ad Council. Managed multi-project timelines, secured stakeholder buy-in, and mentored junior editors. Drove process improvements to boost productivity and quality in a fast-paced agency environment.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts – Film at NYU, Tisch School of The Arts
January 11, 2030 - April 6, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services