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As a senior editor with a passion for visual storytelling, I specialize in crafting emotionally resonant, human-centered narratives for documentaries and NGO work. Over the past decade, I have worked across broadcast journalism and independent documentary projects, shaping stories that move audiences and inspire action. I bring a technical autonomy and artistic sensibility to every timeline, handling end-to-end editing—from rough cuts to final color and delivery. My approach blends narrative flow with meticulous craft, whether collaborating with photographers and filmmakers or guiding NGO and creator projects toward clear, impactful outcomes.…As a senior editor with a passion for visual storytelling, I specialize in crafting emotionally resonant, human-centered narratives for documentaries and NGO work. Over the past decade, I have worked across broadcast journalism and independent documentary projects, shaping stories that move audiences and inspire action. I bring a technical autonomy and artistic sensibility to every timeline, handling end-to-end editing—from rough cuts to final color and delivery. My approach blends narrative flow with meticulous craft, whether collaborating with photographers and filmmakers or guiding NGO and creator projects toward clear, impactful outcomes.

Juan Ignacio Castillo

Video Editor, Photographer, Full Stack Developer, +6

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As a senior editor with a passion for visual storytelling, I specialize in crafting emotionally resonant, human-centered narratives for documentaries and NGO work. Over the past decade, I have worked across broadcast journalism and independent documentary projects, shaping stories that move audiences and inspire action. I bring a technical autonomy and artistic sensibility to every timeline, handling end-to-end editing—from rough cuts to final color and delivery. My approach blends narrative flow with meticulous craft, whether collaborating with photographers and filmmakers or guiding NGO and creator projects toward clear, impactful outcomes.…As a senior editor with a passion for visual storytelling, I specialize in crafting emotionally resonant, human-centered narratives for documentaries and NGO work. Over the past decade, I have worked across broadcast journalism and independent documentary projects, shaping stories that move audiences and inspire action. I bring a technical autonomy and artistic sensibility to every timeline, handling end-to-end editing—from rough cuts to final color and delivery. My approach blends narrative flow with meticulous craft, whether collaborating with photographers and filmmakers or guiding NGO and creator projects toward clear, impactful outcomes.

Available to hire

As a senior editor with a passion for visual storytelling, I specialize in crafting emotionally resonant, human-centered narratives for documentaries and NGO work. Over the past decade, I have worked across broadcast journalism and independent documentary projects, shaping stories that move audiences and inspire action.

I bring a technical autonomy and artistic sensibility to every timeline, handling end-to-end editing—from rough cuts to final color and delivery. My approach blends narrative flow with meticulous craft, whether collaborating with photographers and filmmakers or guiding NGO and creator projects toward clear, impactful outcomes.

Skills

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Expert

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Language

Spanish; Castilian

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English

Fluent

Work Experience

Video Editor at DirecTV LATAM

January 1, 2022 - Present

Editing long and short form videos for the DirecTV news channel, DNEWS, and coordinating other video editors in the absence of the coordinator.

Photographer and Filmmaker at Shake the Nations Ministries

December 31, 2022 - July 16, 2025

Captured behind the scenes footage and photos in Lima, Peru, collaborating with an American team of creators.

Crypto Mining Rig Assembler and Support at CryptoBondi

December 31, 2022 - July 16, 2025

Assembled GPU crypto mining rigs, selected cost-effective components, installed Linux-based OS for mining cryptocurrencies, sold over 100 GPUs, and provided remote and on-site support to clients.

Video Editor at Canzion Group

December 31, 2016 - July 16, 2025

Edited videos for artists under contract with the record label, primarily creating video lyrics to help grow their YouTube channels.

Customer Support Representative at Personal Argentina

December 31, 2014 - July 16, 2025

Provided customer support for a wide range of issues including cellular service, billing, and sales of phones and carrier plans, aiming to resolve queries within 5 minutes while following company procedures.

Lead Editor at NGO & Human Interest (Shake The Nations)

January 1, 2022 - Present

Edited emotional, story-driven content for NGO clients, focusing on inspiring visuals and impactful testimonies. Responsible for long-form interviews and podcast segments (e.g., '1 Idea'), ensuring narrative flow and viewer engagement; performed color grading and editorial decisions aligning with the filmmaker's vision.

Senior Editor & Operations Coordinator at DIRECTV LATAM / DNEWS

January 1, 2022 - Present

Journalistic storytelling focusing on special reports and mini-docs covering complex social issues; management of footage workflow and operational coordination; organized terabytes of footage for efficient retrieval; focused on narrative truth.