I am a creative producer and editor with 10+ years of end-to-end video production across educational content, television, film, and digital media. I thrive at turning complex subjects into clear, engaging storytelling and delivering high-quality work on tight timelines. My background as a professional touring musician brings cross-cultural perspective, deep storytelling instinct, and audience intuition to every project. I build and lead collaborative production teams, partner with scholars from UCLA, UVA, UPenn, and Lawrence University, and coach on-camera talent to perform their best. I value clear communication, creative problem-solving, and a positive, high-performance culture, whether I'm leading multi-presenter shoots or guiding script development for new courses.…

Paolo Serafini

I am a creative producer and editor with 10+ years of end-to-end video production across educational content, television, film, and digital media. I thrive at turning complex subjects into clear, engaging storytelling and delivering high-quality work on tight timelines. My background as a professional touring musician brings cross-cultural perspective, deep storytelling instinct, and audience intuition to every project. I build and lead collaborative production teams, partner with scholars from UCLA, UVA, UPenn, and Lawrence University, and coach on-camera talent to perform their best. I value clear communication, creative problem-solving, and a positive, high-performance culture, whether I'm leading multi-presenter shoots or guiding script development for new courses.…

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I am a creative producer and editor with 10+ years of end-to-end video production across educational content, television, film, and digital media. I thrive at turning complex subjects into clear, engaging storytelling and delivering high-quality work on tight timelines. My background as a professional touring musician brings cross-cultural perspective, deep storytelling instinct, and audience intuition to every project.

I build and lead collaborative production teams, partner with scholars from UCLA, UVA, UPenn, and Lawrence University, and coach on-camera talent to perform their best. I value clear communication, creative problem-solving, and a positive, high-performance culture, whether I’m leading multi-presenter shoots or guiding script development for new courses.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Editor & Composer at The Content Farm
January 1, 2020 - Present
Edited and composed the original score for Our World Our Cities, a feature documentary capturing an international children's poetry slam for audiences aged 10–12—combining storytelling, music, and educational content to amplify young voices from around the world.
Senior Producer & Editor at The Great Courses (The Teaching Company)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Led end-to-end production of college-level video courses from concept development and pre-production through studio taping, post-production, and final delivery, averaging 3–4 concurrent course productions annually. Built trusted collaborations with world-class academics from UCLA, UVA, UPenn, and Lawrence University, consistently earning exceptional feedback for making scholars feel supported, prepared, and creatively engaged. Directed cross-functional production teams across graphics, visual design, audio, and creative direction to ensure on-time delivery and high creative standards. Guided on-camera dynamics and multi-presenter coordination for complex productions such as Great Piano Works Explained and Civil War Battlefields. Contributed to script development and provided talent coaching to optimize presenter performance. Selected for the President's Council and volunteered on-set during staffing shortages.
Editor at InSync Plus
January 1, 2019 - Present
Edited high-profile sizzle reels for Apple TV original series including See, For All Mankind, Truth Be Told, and Mythic Quest. Worked directly with producers and the CEO to incorporate client feedback across programming, graphics, editorial, and multiplatform departments, demonstrating the judgment and speed required in a high-stakes agency environment.
Editor at Zoo Digital Group
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Delivered precision video editing and international content localization for major Hollywood studios; managed multilingual versions (Spanish and Dutch) and ensured technical and creative standards were met across all deliveries.
Video Editor at InSync Plus
January 1, 2019 - Present
Edited high-profile sizzle reels for Apple TV original series including See, For All Mankind, Truth Be Told, and Mythic Quest; collaborated with producers and the CEO to incorporate client feedback across programming, graphics, editorial, and multiplatform departments, demonstrating the judgment and speed required in a high-stakes agency environment.
Video Editor & Composer at Output INC
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Produced instructional tutorial videos for a leading music software and hardware company, editing with precision and composing original audio loops—an early example of applying production skills to educational and instructional content for creative professionals.
Video Editor at Better Days LLC / TVCO
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Managed the full editorial pipeline for the independent feature film Better Days—from on-set editing through post-production and final delivery— including the film's trailer and music video, overseeing video teams across every phase of production.
Composer at Mercedes-Benz / Daimler
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Composed Recharge, an original song commissioned for Mercedes-Benz's international trade fair campaign and the EQ electric vehicle line launch, delivering creative work at a global brand scale.
Video Producer & Editor at Ovation TV
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2019
In-house producer/editor for an arts-and-culture network, conceptualizing, producing, and editing promos, trailers, and sizzle reels across multiple series. Maintained a high-volume pace (4–5 promos and 1–2 sizzle reels per week) and consistently met on-air deadlines. Wrote promotional scripts and copy, shaping narrative voice and audience hook. Composed original music scores for promotions (including Art Breakers and Ovation Spotlight) and contributed to award-winning campaigns (2015 ProMax BDA Award for Music Composition in a Promotional Campaign).
Video Producer & Editor at Ovation TV — Arts & Culture Cable Network
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2019
In-house producer and editor for promos, trailers, and sizzle reels for national arts and culture programming. Maintained a high-volume pace of 4–5 promos and 1–2 sizzle reels per week across concurrent series, consistently meeting on-air deadlines. Wrote scripts and promotional copy, shaping narrative voice and audience hook. Composed original music scores for Ovation programming (Art Breakers; Ovation Spotlight). Won the 2015 ProMax BDA Award for Music Composition in a Promotional campaign.
Professional Touring Musician & Composer at Livingston — Universal Music Germany (Major Label)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2013
Signed act; performed for audiences of up to 30,000 across Europe and the US; co-wrote and performed on three studio albums; composed music for internationally distributed films; secured and managed brand partnerships with Pearl Drums, Zildjian, and Protection Racket.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Music at Thames Valley University, London, UK
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Music at Thames Valley University, London, UK
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Music at Thames Valley University, London, UK
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026

Qualifications

ProMax BDA Award for Music Composition
January 1, 2015 - April 20, 2026
ProMax BDA Award for Music Composition
January 1, 2015 - April 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other