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William Thomson

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Hi, I’m William Thomson, a video editor with skills in videography, photography, and photo editing. I’ve been working in the film industry for over a decade.

About

Hi, I’m William Thomson, a video editor with skills in videography, photography, and photo editing. I’ve been working in the film industry for over a decade.

I’ve led Indigenous Language news production, filmed on-location, managed lighting and sound, created graphics for news broadcasts, and trained new crew. I love collaborating with artists and communities to tell compelling stories.

  • 7 years' experience
  • Joined June 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Government
  • Professional Services

Work experience

Technical Producer · ICTV (Indigenous Community Television)Mar 2021 – Oct 2024 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Led the setup of a new Indigenous Language news program; edited 2 x 30-40 minute news episodes in English and Indigenous languages; on-location filming; studio reporting with lighting and green screen; DMX lighting and sound mixing; managed Blackmagic switchboard; created simple graphics and transitions; prepared and oversaw on-location live vision switching; trained newcomers; managed large video data and stock footage; drove a light rigid truck and loaded/unloaded equipment for shoots.

Media Operator · Barkly Regional ArtsOct 2017 – Mar 2021 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Documented artwork and events for a remote arts and culture centre; organized third-party projects; digitized artwork; remote travel; photographed events for publicity; filmed and edited short-form content for promotion (e.g., Desert Harmony Festival); portrait photography for artists; liaised with local artists to prepare and film music videos.

Wedding Video Editor · Wedding MoviesNov 2016 – Oct 2017 · 1 yr

Edited long and short-form wedding content on tight deadlines; managed a consistent file structure for editors; produced physical copies (DVD/Blu-ray); edited multicamera ceremonies to tell a story; synchronized clips to music; delivered under deadlines.

Education

Advanced Diploma in Screen and Media (Film & Television) · Swinburne University of Technology2014 – 2015
Bachelor of Screen and Media (Film & Television) · Swinburne University of Technology2014 – 2016

Certifications and awards

Light Rigid Drivers License2023 – 2026

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