Hi, I'm Son Duong, a passionate video editor based in Queens, NY. With experience working on a variety of projects from course trailers and marketing videos to documentaries and commercials, I enjoy crafting compelling narratives and visuals that engage and inspire audiences. I thrive in collaborative environments and love bringing creative visions to life under tight deadlines. In addition to video editing, I am also an aspiring fantasy novelist, dedicating time to world-building and storytelling alongside my film work. I keep my skills sharp with the latest editing and motion graphics tools and maintain a strong presence on social media to share my creative journey.

Son Duong

Hi, I'm Son Duong, a passionate video editor based in Queens, NY. With experience working on a variety of projects from course trailers and marketing videos to documentaries and commercials, I enjoy crafting compelling narratives and visuals that engage and inspire audiences. I thrive in collaborative environments and love bringing creative visions to life under tight deadlines. In addition to video editing, I am also an aspiring fantasy novelist, dedicating time to world-building and storytelling alongside my film work. I keep my skills sharp with the latest editing and motion graphics tools and maintain a strong presence on social media to share my creative journey.

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Hi, I’m Son Duong, a passionate video editor based in Queens, NY. With experience working on a variety of projects from course trailers and marketing videos to documentaries and commercials, I enjoy crafting compelling narratives and visuals that engage and inspire audiences. I thrive in collaborative environments and love bringing creative visions to life under tight deadlines.

In addition to video editing, I am also an aspiring fantasy novelist, dedicating time to world-building and storytelling alongside my film work. I keep my skills sharp with the latest editing and motion graphics tools and maintain a strong presence on social media to share my creative journey.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Contract Video Editor at Udemy, Inc.
April 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Owned the final edit of a course trailer, amplifying its emotional resonance by curating high-impact moments from raw footage, refining narrative pacing, and synchronizing visuals to the soundtrack for maximum engagement. Spearheaded the overhaul of four courses with a new editing style and fresh motion graphics under an intense deadline.
Marketing Video Editor at Outlier.org
March 1, 2020 - February 28, 2023
Orchestrated the final or entire edit of course trailers in collaboration with CEO and VPs, elevating brand awareness across website, social media, TV, and live events. Pioneered high-converting short-form ads for social media campaigns through A/B testing that dramatically reduced cost-per-acquisition and increased sales. Created student-focused videos that improved engagement and retention. Managed the company's Network-Attached Storage system for secure and efficient data storage and coordinated idle DIT hard drives.
Assistant Video Editor at Optomen Productions, Inc.
March 1, 2017 - March 31, 2019
Led post-production as sole assistant editor on multiple TV shows for major networks by transforming paper edits into rough cuts, auditing sound mixes, integrating voiceovers, onlining locked episodes from digital and legacy sources, and executing final delivery. Managed two Avid NEXIS systems nightly to ensure smooth accessibility across edit bays.
Lead Video Editor at 8-Player Pictures, LLC
July 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
Directed a team of editors working with independent and corporate clients to realize creative visions, managing budgets and enhancing company reputation. Personally handled editing including picture, sound, color grading, and motion graphics for commercials, music videos, documentaries, branded content, webisodes, and short films.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at New York University: Tisch School of the Arts
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services