I'm a passionate and highly motivated video editor with over six years in the industry, primarily as a video editor with my Video Producer role. I've also been heavily involved in all aspects of the production life cycle. I love problem-solving on the more complex projects and I find the editing process thoroughly engaging and satisfying. I take an observant and thorough approach to my work and am always eager to learn and develop new skills.

Alfie Balenger

I'm a passionate and highly motivated video editor with over six years in the industry, primarily as a video editor with my Video Producer role. I've also been heavily involved in all aspects of the production life cycle. I love problem-solving on the more complex projects and I find the editing process thoroughly engaging and satisfying. I take an observant and thorough approach to my work and am always eager to learn and develop new skills.

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I’m a passionate and highly motivated video editor with over six years in the industry, primarily as a video editor with my Video Producer role. I’ve also been heavily involved in all aspects of the production life cycle.

I love problem-solving on the more complex projects and I find the editing process thoroughly engaging and satisfying. I take an observant and thorough approach to my work and am always eager to learn and develop new skills.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Runner at The Farm (Post Production House)
July 18, 2025 - July 22, 2025
Ran and assisted on shoot nights and with post-production support; attended meetings and training sessions with industry professionals across roles including Online Editor, Colourist, Audio Engineer, Production and Edit Support.
Freelance Video Editor at QA (Freelance) – Ruby Wax / Ed Bye projects
June 16, 2025 - Present
Freelance editor to assemble clip packages for live show segments; travelled to client locations and edited under direction, using various techniques to hide cuts and deliver polished segments.
Freelance Editor at Ruby Wax and Ed Bye
June 16, 2025 - July 11, 2025
Worked freelance to edit clips of the show 'Ruby Wax Meets' for a live show. Traveled to Ed Bye and edited under his direction using various techniques to hide cuts and edits.
Freelance Editor at Ruby Wax and Ed Bye
June 16, 2025 - June 16, 2025
Worked freelance to edit together some clips of the show "Ruby Wax Meets" for a live show Ruby Wax is working on. Traveled to Ed Bye and edited under his direction, using various editing techniques to hide cuts and edits.
Video Producer at QA
May 9, 2025 - July 11, 2025
Started as a Junior Video Producer supporting the QA video team with editing, running shoots, and pre-production. Eventually promoted to Video Producer, managing video production for QA Apprenticeships and external clients such as Tesco and the British Council. Managed QA's Vimeo channel, introduced content ID system, assisted in animating AE templates, and led the transition from Jira to Asana for project management. Directly edited hundreds of videos and managed thousands. Worked on varied content types including presenter-driven content, interviews, animations, marketing materials, and more.
Video Producer at QA
January 2, 2022 - May 9, 2025
Managed and edited hundreds of videos across projects, oversaw pre-production, scripting, and storyboard support; ran shoots; coordinated with stakeholders and managed budget for video content.
Video Producer at QA
July 16, 2019 - May 9, 2025
Started contracted to support QA video team and then offered a permanent Junior Video Producer role. Edited projects, supported and ran shoots, handled pre-production, managed Vimeo channel and apprenticeships courseware. Worked directly with clients like Tesco and the British Council. Involved in team administration, restructuring folder templates, content ID system and switching project management tools from Jira to Asana. Continued editing, project management, scripting, storyboarding, supporting shoots, hiring presenters, raising POs for projects. Edited hundreds of videos and managed thousands.
Part Time Assistant at Tony’s Continental (Greengrocers)
July 1, 2019 - July 11, 2025
Helped open and restock the shop along with recycling and unloading deliveries.
Intern at Pathé
April 5, 2019 - July 11, 2025
Worked part of reception team, ran films to production houses, provided refreshments to visitors, wrote script reports and evaluations on future projects, and engaged in staff conversations to understand various roles.
Reception / Production Assistant at Pathé
March 25, 2019 - April 5, 2019
Reception duties; ran film to other production houses; produced script reports and evaluations for potential future projects; engaged with staff to understand their roles.
Intern at Pathé
March 25, 2019 - April 5, 2019
Worked as part of reception, ran films to other production houses, provided refreshments to visitors. Completed script reports and evaluations on future projects. Met with various staff members to learn about their roles.
Junior Video Producer at QA
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Initially contracted to support the QA video team via an agency; edited and supported multiple projects and ramped up to a permanent role, handling edits, pre-production tasks, and channel management.
Ground Staff and Catering Assistant at Tony's Continental (Greengrocers)
November 26, 2018 - July 10, 2019
Helped open and restock the shop, recycling and unloading deliveries; general ground staff and catering support.
Part time assistant at Tony’s Continental (Greengrocers)
November 26, 2018 - July 1, 2019
Helped open and restock the shop along with recycling and unloading the deliveries.
Ground Staff and Caretaking Assistant at Capel Manor College
June 30, 2015 - July 11, 2025
Worked under guidance of ground keeping staff maintaining gardens and lawns; supported caretaking staff preparing marquees for events; responsible for care and transport of agricultural equipment and hand tools.
Ground Staff and Caretaking Assistant at Capel Manor College
June 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015
Worked under guidance of Ground Keeping staff to look after gardens, lawns and supported caretaking staff preparing marquees for events. Responsible for care and transport of agricultural equipment and hand tools.

Education

Extended Diploma at Hertford Regional College (Broxbourne Campus)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
GCSEs at Highlands Secondary School, London N21
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2016
Extended Diploma at Hertford Regional College (Broxbourne Campus)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
GCSEs at Highlands Secondary School, London N21
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2016
Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology at Hertford Regional College (Broxbourne Campus)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
GCSEs at Highlands Secondary School, London N21
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
GCSEs
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Professional Services