I am a seasoned editor and producer with 15+ years of hands-on experience shaping unscripted long-form storytelling for national broadcasters and corporate clients. I specialize in editorial oversight, pacing, and delivering polished content across broadcast, streaming, and licensing platforms, with a strong emphasis on narrative flow, motion graphics, and sound design. I mentor junior editors, collaborate closely with producers and post teams, and balance creative vision with technical accuracy to meet tight deadlines. I’m passionate about emotional storytelling, cross-platform delivery, and bringing high-quality content to life through thoughtful pacing, color grading, and impactful edits.

Michael Sharff

I am a seasoned editor and producer with 15+ years of hands-on experience shaping unscripted long-form storytelling for national broadcasters and corporate clients. I specialize in editorial oversight, pacing, and delivering polished content across broadcast, streaming, and licensing platforms, with a strong emphasis on narrative flow, motion graphics, and sound design. I mentor junior editors, collaborate closely with producers and post teams, and balance creative vision with technical accuracy to meet tight deadlines. I’m passionate about emotional storytelling, cross-platform delivery, and bringing high-quality content to life through thoughtful pacing, color grading, and impactful edits.

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I am a seasoned editor and producer with 15+ years of hands-on experience shaping unscripted long-form storytelling for national broadcasters and corporate clients. I specialize in editorial oversight, pacing, and delivering polished content across broadcast, streaming, and licensing platforms, with a strong emphasis on narrative flow, motion graphics, and sound design.

I mentor junior editors, collaborate closely with producers and post teams, and balance creative vision with technical accuracy to meet tight deadlines. I’m passionate about emotional storytelling, cross-platform delivery, and bringing high-quality content to life through thoughtful pacing, color grading, and impactful edits.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner / Editor / Producer at Gallifrey Creative – Atlanta, GA
January 1, 2013 - Present
Edit and produce high-end promotional, marketing, and long-/short-form content for national broadcasters and corporate clients (Turner, The Weather Channel, UPS, Delta Air Lines, Southern Company). Delivered visually compelling edits with strong narrative flow, motion graphics, color correction, and audio enhancement tailored to client vision and multi-platform needs. Mentored and trained staff to maintain editorial integrity across formats.
Director of Editorial, Entertainment Networks at Turner Studios – Atlanta, GA
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Provided editorial oversight and hands-on editing support for entertainment networks (TNT, TBS, Cartoon Network, TCM, Adult Swim, CNN).
Creative Services Editor / Producer at CNN, Images & Sound – Atlanta, GA
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Edited and shaped content packages with focus on pacing, visual storytelling, and technical polish; mentored staff in cross-training; delivered across multi-platform programming.
Senior Editor / Manager at The Weather Channel – Atlanta, GA
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2008
Led editing for 24/7 content; served as HD workflow expert; oversaw post-production for broadcast and digital platforms.
Senior Manager, Media Operations - Post Production at The Weather Channel – Atlanta, GA
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012
Led post-production operations; developed efficient workflows; managed teams; ensured timely delivery across platforms.
Editor & Post Production Supervisor at CourtTV, E.W. Scripts Company – Atlanta, GA
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Edited and shaped high-impact unscripted content, including long-form documentary series; managed post-production workflows; mentored junior editors; collaborated with producers, show teams, and post partners to maintain tone and pacing.
Senior Manager, Post Production at CourtTV, E.W. Scripts Company – Atlanta, GA
January 1, 2021 - Present
Edited and shaped high-impact unscripted content, including long-form documentary series; oversaw post-production workflows for FAST Channel and Legendary Trials; specialized in unscripted long-form editing; delivered 1-hour episodes and multi-episode series with expert narrative pacing and emotional storytelling.

Education

BA at University of Missouri – Columbia, MO
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment