Hi, I'm John J Cooney Jr. With over two decades of experience in editing, color grading, photography, and filmmaking, I've had the privilege of working on award-winning projects for ABC News and Fox News, including World News Tonight with David Muir. I am passionate about telling impactful stories that resonate, whether through documentaries or breaking news segments. I'm proficient with a range of industry-standard editing and media tools, and I enjoy training others to help them develop their skills. Outside of the newsroom, I run my own film company producing creative web series and promos. I'm always eager to take on new challenges and create engaging visual content.…

John J Cooney Jr

Hi, I'm John J Cooney Jr. With over two decades of experience in editing, color grading, photography, and filmmaking, I've had the privilege of working on award-winning projects for ABC News and Fox News, including World News Tonight with David Muir. I am passionate about telling impactful stories that resonate, whether through documentaries or breaking news segments. I'm proficient with a range of industry-standard editing and media tools, and I enjoy training others to help them develop their skills. Outside of the newsroom, I run my own film company producing creative web series and promos. I'm always eager to take on new challenges and create engaging visual content.…

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Hi, I’m John J Cooney Jr. With over two decades of experience in editing, color grading, photography, and filmmaking, I’ve had the privilege of working on award-winning projects for ABC News and Fox News, including World News Tonight with David Muir. I am passionate about telling impactful stories that resonate, whether through documentaries or breaking news segments.

I’m proficient with a range of industry-standard editing and media tools, and I enjoy training others to help them develop their skills. Outside of the newsroom, I run my own film company producing creative web series and promos. I’m always eager to take on new challenges and create engaging visual content.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Editor at ABC News
January 1, 2011 - Present
Cut lead stories, reporter packages, and anchor pieces for World News Tonight. Edited stories covering Covid-19, criminal justice, weather, politics, foreign affairs, and breaking news. Also trained incoming editors. Worked on Good Morning America cold opens and reporter packages.
Digital Media Technician at Technicolor - Postworks
December 31, 2013 - July 10, 2025
Managed transcoding files and conversion of frame rates for film and broadcast clients. Output broadcast deliverables for network and cable programs.
Owner / Operator at Deuce To 7 Films
January 1, 2005 - Present
Wrote, produced, directed, shot, and edited the web series 'Garrotober.' Directed, shot, and cut album release trailers, showreel, and promos for various clients including !ROBOT HAND! Films.
Editor at Fox News Channel
December 31, 2007 - July 10, 2025
Cut The Fox Report cold opens and produced packages and interviews for primetime shows.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1995

Qualifications

Emmy Award / News & Documentary - Outstanding Live News Program
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Emmy Award / News & Documentary - Outstanding Continuing News Coverage: Short Form
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence in Television
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2024
Edward R. Murrow Award - Continuing Coverage 'Climate Crisis: Saving Tomorrow'
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Edward R. Murrow Award - Best Broadcast
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Telly Award (Bronze) - Editing Online Video: 'Garrotober'
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other

Skills

Experience Level