Rob Valdez

Lead editor producing high-quality video content packages for TV, radio, and social media distribution, including commercials, product explainers, instructional videos, sizzle reels, and branded content using original and stock footage. Managed remote editors across multiple time zones, demonstrating strong time management and the ability to independently prioritize tasks in a high-volume production environment. Led teams to produce animated explainer videos and medical instructional content; overhauled media management and asset organization, reducing quality control rounds and improving overall efficiency by 30%. Performed color grading and audio mixing/mastering for multi-platform distribution and ensured stock media clearance. Integrated motion graphics with internal teams and external vendors, and directed on-site and remote voice-over sessions; served as script supervisor and DIT on set to ensure data integrity.

Produced engaging video content for high-profile clients (Adidas, Microsoft, Red Bull), specializing in commercials, promotional materials, sizzle reels, corporate videos, and independent documentary/narrative short films. Managed end-to-end production workflows and collaborated with clients to meet branding and distribution goals. Notable collaboration included on projects for major brands and long-form content creation.

Provide end-to-end post-production services for a diverse slate of projects, including sizzle reels, product explainers, social cutdowns, branded content, documentary, and independent film. Responsibilities include finishing, sound design and mastering, color correction and grading, minor VFX, captioning, end credits, DCP creation, and distribution. Notable work includes Marina (2026), a tri-lingual short film (English, Spanish, American Sign Language) where I coordinated the finishing process and personally handled sound design, color grading, captioning, and distribution. Deliver multi-format content optimized for Meta, YouTube, and TikTok with multi-language captioning. Also contributed as assistant editor and motion graphics artist on Food Truck: The Movie (Winner: Best Feature Documentary, 2016 Madrid International Film Festival) and supported Reality Check (Best VFX, 2017 Portland Indie Film Awards).