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I'm Alexander Cockburn, a senior video editor specialising in high-end campaigns, digital storytelling and branded content. My background in music videos and documentary storytelling gives me a strong sense of rhythm, tone and pace that informs every cut I make for brands and agencies. I work closely with directors and creatives to craft visually engaging films across campaigns, social content and digital series. Beyond editing, I integrate After Effects motion design and graphics, and I use AI-assisted tools to streamline workflows, organise material and accelerate post-production.…I'm Alexander Cockburn, a senior video editor specialising in high-end campaigns, digital storytelling and branded content. My background in music videos and documentary storytelling gives me a strong sense of rhythm, tone and pace that informs every cut I make for brands and agencies. I work closely with directors and creatives to craft visually engaging films across campaigns, social content and digital series. Beyond editing, I integrate After Effects motion design and graphics, and I use AI-assisted tools to streamline workflows, organise material and accelerate post-production.

Alexander Cockburn

Video Editor, Post-Production, Content Producer, +4

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I'm Alexander Cockburn, a senior video editor specialising in high-end campaigns, digital storytelling and branded content. My background in music videos and documentary storytelling gives me a strong sense of rhythm, tone and pace that informs every cut I make for brands and agencies. I work closely with directors and creatives to craft visually engaging films across campaigns, social content and digital series. Beyond editing, I integrate After Effects motion design and graphics, and I use AI-assisted tools to streamline workflows, organise material and accelerate post-production.…I'm Alexander Cockburn, a senior video editor specialising in high-end campaigns, digital storytelling and branded content. My background in music videos and documentary storytelling gives me a strong sense of rhythm, tone and pace that informs every cut I make for brands and agencies. I work closely with directors and creatives to craft visually engaging films across campaigns, social content and digital series. Beyond editing, I integrate After Effects motion design and graphics, and I use AI-assisted tools to streamline workflows, organise material and accelerate post-production.

Available to hire

I’m Alexander Cockburn, a senior video editor specialising in high-end campaigns, digital storytelling and branded content. My background in music videos and documentary storytelling gives me a strong sense of rhythm, tone and pace that informs every cut I make for brands and agencies.

I work closely with directors and creatives to craft visually engaging films across campaigns, social content and digital series. Beyond editing, I integrate After Effects motion design and graphics, and I use AI-assisted tools to streamline workflows, organise material and accelerate post-production.

Skills

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Avid Media Composer

Experience Level

Adobe After Effects

Expert

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Avid Media Composer

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Video Editor (Senior) at Sun Originals, News UK

February 3, 2025 - March 1, 2026

Senior creative contributor across multiple lifestyle (Fab Magazine & Life-Styled!) and sports video formats for Sun Originals. Edited for YouTube and social-first audiences, shaping series concepts and formats from early ideas through to delivery. Adapted content across multiple formats, aspect ratios and durations to align with platform and brand requirements. Created and modified motion graphics, maintained high quality control, and collaborated closely with producers, creatives and post teams to deliver projects on time and to brief. Managed multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment while keeping organised workflows.

Freelance Video Editor at Freelance – Commercial, Branded & Factual Content

January 1, 2013 - February 1, 2025

Edited documentary, cultural and branded content for broadcasters, studios and agencies. Delivered narrative-led films using archive, interview and visual research to build clear and engaging stories. Worked with global brands including Google Arts & Culture, MINI, Condé Nast, Breitling, Samsung, Jaguar Land Rover, Hilton and American Express. Created content across digital, social and campaign formats, balancing storytelling with platform requirements. Managed full post-production workflows including media management, versioning and delivery. Collaborated with directors, producers and creatives across multiple projects and disciplines.

Freelance Video Editor – Commercial, Branded & Factual Content

January 1, 2013 - February 1, 2025

Freelance across commercials, branded and factual projects for global creative agencies, studios and broadcasters, including Spring Studios, TBWA, McCann, Saatchi & Saatchi, Condé Nast, UNIT9, Fremantle, C4, BBC and ITV. Edited across campaigns and digital formats for MINI, Samsung, Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan, Visa, American Express, Starbucks and more. Collaborated with directors and production companies to shape edits from script through to delivery, balancing narrative, pace and client requirements.