Hi, I'm Chris, an intermediate-level video editor with 4.5 years of experience specializing in cinema and video production. I bring a strong sense of creativity, leadership, and teamwork to all my projects. I enjoy working collaboratively and applying my skills to produce compelling visual stories. Currently, I'm involved in news editing and documentary filmmaking, where I lead teams and manage every stage from conceptualization to final edits. I'm eager to leverage my knowledge and experience to contribute to and grow within an official media role.

Chris Chomthakham

Hi, I'm Chris, an intermediate-level video editor with 4.5 years of experience specializing in cinema and video production. I bring a strong sense of creativity, leadership, and teamwork to all my projects. I enjoy working collaboratively and applying my skills to produce compelling visual stories. Currently, I'm involved in news editing and documentary filmmaking, where I lead teams and manage every stage from conceptualization to final edits. I'm eager to leverage my knowledge and experience to contribute to and grow within an official media role.

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Hi, I’m Chris, an intermediate-level video editor with 4.5 years of experience specializing in cinema and video production. I bring a strong sense of creativity, leadership, and teamwork to all my projects. I enjoy working collaboratively and applying my skills to produce compelling visual stories.

Currently, I’m involved in news editing and documentary filmmaking, where I lead teams and manage every stage from conceptualization to final edits. I’m eager to leverage my knowledge and experience to contribute to and grow within an official media role.

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Work Experience

News Editor at Herring Networks
December 1, 2020 - Present
Expert in crafting compelling news segments under tight deadlines, utilizing ENPS to streamline newsroom workflows and ensure accurate, visually impactful storytelling. Skilled in managing multiple projects with precision, coordinating with writers about scripts, managing rundowns, and optimizing newsroom efficiency under tight timelines. Dedicated to producing high-quality news content, utilizing paid sources such as AP Newsroom, Getty Images, and Reuters Connect to ensure factual accuracy, visual appeal, and journalistic integrity.
Director & Lead Video Editor at CalWORKs Grossmont College
December 1, 2019 - Present
Successfully lead a team of three in the production of high-impact documentaries, guiding each project from conceptualization to final edit while ensuring a cohesive, compelling narrative. Combine creative direction and hands-on editing skills to bring real-world stories to life, balancing powerful visuals with seamless narrative flow aligned with documentary storytelling best practices. Foster a collaborative, innovative work environment, empowering team members to excel and consistently producing documentary content that meets the highest standards of quality and originality.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of California, San Diego
September 1, 2016 - June 30, 2020

Qualifications

UCSD’s Chancellor’s Associates Scholars Program
September 1, 2016 - June 30, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization

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