Kara Lawson

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Hi! I'm Kara Lawson, a passionate film editor with over five years of experience specializing in video editing, motion graphics, sound design, and color grading.

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Hi! I’m Kara Lawson, a passionate film editor with over five years of experience specializing in video editing, motion graphics, sound design, and color grading. I love bringing stories to life through creative and technical expertise, working primarily with tools like Premiere Pro, Davinci Resolve, and After Effects.

I enjoy collaborating with creative teams to produce engaging content across various platforms, from short form social media videos to documentaries. I’m always eager to learn new techniques and stay on top of industry trends to deliver high-quality and impactful visual stories.

  • Joined June 2025

Languages

  • Spanish; CastilianIntermediate

Industry experience

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

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Projects · 7

Work experience· 7 roles

Freelance Editor · Social JumpApr 2025 – Jun 2025 · 3 mos

Edited engaging short form content for YouTube Reels and utilized AI driven workflow to generate captions and motion graphics.

Video Production Intern · The Traveling Black Women NetworkFeb 2025 – May 2025 · 4 mos

Produced several long and short form videos for social media platforms to showcase brand objectives and researched marketing trends and content strategies.

Editing Teaching Assistant · Snyder School of Cinema and Media ArtsAug 2024 – Dec 2024 · 5 mos

Assisted in class instruction and lesson planning for beginner and intermediate editing labs, provided resources and support to students, answered relevant questions, and researched innovations in various editing software.

Editing Apprentice · John Schmidt Films LLCAug 2024 – Dec 2024 · 5 mos
Visual Marketing Intern · Torrey Honors CollegeMar 2024 – Dec 2024 · 10 mos
Visual Arts Intern · Davis Unlimited Information Technologies, Inc.Jun 2023 – Aug 2023 · 3 mos
Lead Editor · Outspoken NarrativeJun 2021 – Feb 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos

Education

B.A. · Biola University2021 – 2025

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