Senior Video Editor with 20+ years of experience helping brands, agencies, and media companies create high-quality video content — fast and reliably. I cover the full production pipeline: • Editing (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut) • Motion Design (After Effects) • Color grading & sound design • Social media content (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok) • Livestream productions I’ve worked with global clients like IBM, Lufthansa, and Volkswagen, delivering everything from image films and case studies to high-volume social content. I use AI tools where they actually add value — speeding up workflows and enhancing creative output without compromising quality. If you’re looking for a reliable editor who understands both storytelling and efficiency, let’s work together.…

Melanie Buchholz

Senior Video Editor with 20+ years of experience helping brands, agencies, and media companies create high-quality video content — fast and reliably. I cover the full production pipeline: • Editing (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut) • Motion Design (After Effects) • Color grading & sound design • Social media content (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok) • Livestream productions I’ve worked with global clients like IBM, Lufthansa, and Volkswagen, delivering everything from image films and case studies to high-volume social content. I use AI tools where they actually add value — speeding up workflows and enhancing creative output without compromising quality. If you’re looking for a reliable editor who understands both storytelling and efficiency, let’s work together.…

Available to hire

Senior Video Editor with 20+ years of experience helping brands, agencies, and media companies create high-quality video content — fast and reliably.

I cover the full production pipeline:
• Editing (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut)
• Motion Design (After Effects)
• Color grading & sound design
• Social media content (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok)
• Livestream productions

I’ve worked with global clients like IBM, Lufthansa, and Volkswagen, delivering everything from image films and case studies to high-volume social content.

I use AI tools where they actually add value — speeding up workflows and enhancing creative output without compromising quality.

If you’re looking for a reliable editor who understands both storytelling and efficiency, let’s work together.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Media Producer / Video Editor at IBMiX - An IBM Company
April 1, 2019 - Present
Managed customer-oriented digital projects from pre-production to finalization including mood films, image films, case studies, social media formats, promotional videos, and event livestreams. Worked with high-profile clients such as Minijob Zentrale, Hyundai, IBM, Staat Digital, Lufthansa, Volkswagen, Bundeswehr, and Charite.
Freelance Video Producer / Video Editor at Tamat e.V
March 1, 2018 - Present
Edited short documentaries online and created complex After Effects animations of photos and motion design using Premiere Pro and After Effects.
Freelance Editor / Camera Op at Aleks und Shantu
February 28, 2016 - July 23, 2025
Produced panorama first impressions and resume videos, marketing content using Premiere Pro, DSLR cameras, and lighting.
Video Editor at Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland
March 1, 2016 - July 23, 2025
Edited RTL Aktuell and RTL II news segments using Final Cut Pro and Premiere Pro.
Freelance Editor / Camera Op at InDigital Media Group - indigital.tv
January 31, 2018 - July 23, 2025
Provided film and photo production services for the fashion and luxury brands industry including Mercedes Benz Fashion Weeks. Edited daily event highlights, catwalks, product presentations, designer house videos, and interviews.
Editor / Camera Op at Defshop.TV - Defanzy.de
October 31, 2016 - July 23, 2025
Produced marketing content, artist interviews, event documentation, and comprehensive event coverage focused on hip-hop and streetwear culture using DSLR cameras and Premiere Pro.
Video Editor at ARD German Radio & TV Studio London
July 31, 2012 - July 23, 2025
Edited news segments for the German broadcaster's London studio.
Visual Media Specialist at Prime Loops London
January 31, 2012 - July 23, 2025
Created artist promotional videos and web content for a company specializing in unique sound sample collections.
Lecturer at SAE Institute London & Oxford
July 1, 2011 - July 23, 2025
Taught industry-focused creative media honors degrees covering Apple Color, Final Cut Pro, and DSLR techniques.
Video Editor at Large Blue Productions Ltd
June 30, 2010 - July 23, 2025
Produced Apple instructional videos in 6 languages for Apple Online.
Chief-Supervisor Digital Film Making at SAE Institute London
August 1, 2008 - July 23, 2025
Provided student support for training in FCP, AVID, DVD Studio Pro, and After Effects. Managed advanced camera training including green screen studios, equipment management, and editing system maintenance.
Creative Media Producer / Video Editor at IBM iX - An IBM Company
April 1, 2019 - Present
IBM iX is one of the leading digital agencies combining technology, strategy, and creativity at the highest level. Responsible for customer-oriented projects from pre-production to finalization, including mood films, image films, case studies, social media formats, and promotional videos, as well as event live streams. Clients include Minijob Zentrale, Hyundai, IBM, Staat Digital, Lufthansa, Volkswagen, Bundeswehr, and Charite.
Freelance Video Producer / Video Editor at TAMATe.V
March 1, 2018 - Present
Editing short documentaries online for TAMATe.V, specializing in complex After Effects animation of photos and motion design. Worked with Premiere Pro and After Effects.
Editor at Live set Media - Promiflash
February 28, 2018 - August 6, 2025
Edited fast-turnaround web news articles and independently edited raw cuts from the editorial team into 6 to 8 videos per day. Utilized Final Cut Pro X, Photoshop, After Effects, and professional audio recordings with Avid Pro Tools and Logic Pro X. Promiflash is Germany's most popular site for celebrity news.
Freelance Editor / Camera Operator at Aleksund Shantu
February 29, 2016 - August 6, 2025
Worked for a digital agency for animation, film, and interactive software solutions on the web. Produced marketing content and resume videos for Panorama Berlin using Premiere Pro, DSLR cameras, and lighting.
Video Editor at Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland
March 1, 2016 - August 6, 2025
Edited RTL Aktuell and RTL II news segments using Final Cut Pro and Premiere Pro.
Freelance Editor / Camera Operator at In Digital Media Group - in.digital.tv
January 1, 2018 - August 6, 2025
Provided comprehensive film and photo production services for the fashion and luxury brands industry, including editing daily event highlights, catwalks, product presentations, designer house videos, and interviews using Final Cut Pro, Final Cut X, and Premiere Pro. Worked on Mercedes Benz Fashion Weeks events.
Editor / Camera Operator at Defshop.TV - Defanzy.de
October 1, 2016 - August 6, 2025
Produced content about trends in hip-hop and streetwear scenes, new music, artists, and art from Berlin and worldwide. Created marketing content, artist interviews, highlights and comprehensive event coverage using DSLR cameras and Premiere Pro.
Video Editor at ARD German Radio & TV Studio London
July 1, 2012 - August 6, 2025
Produced ARD news segments at the London studio, which provides British content to the German program.
Visual Media Specialist at Prime Loops London
January 1, 2012 - August 6, 2025
Created artist promotional videos and web content for Prime Loops, a specialist producer of unique music sample collections.
Video Editor at Large Blue Productions Ltd
June 1, 2010 - August 6, 2025
Produced Apple instructional videos in six languages for Apple Online. Chief Supervisor for digital filmmaking projects.
Personal Student Support / Trainer at SAE Institute London
August 1, 2008 - August 6, 2025
Provided personal student support and training in Final Cut Pro, Avid, DVD Studio Pro, and After Effects. Delivered advanced camera training including green screen studio operation. Managed equipment and editing systems comprising 12 FCP and 4 Avid editing stations.
Freelance Editor / Camera Operator at Aleks und Shantu
January 1, 2016 - February 1, 2016
Freelance editor and camera operator for a Berlin digital agency delivering animation, film and interactive software solutions. Produced marketing content and 6–8 web videos per day; worked with Premiere Pro, DSLR cameras and lighting.
Video Editor at Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland (RTL)
March 1, 2015 - March 1, 2016
Edited RTL Aktuell news segments; used Final Cut Pro X and Premiere Pro; contributed to fast-paced news production.
Freelance Editor / Camera Operator at In Digital Media Group
November 1, 2011 - January 1, 2018
Offers comprehensive services for film and photo production for fashion and luxury brands; multi-city projects (Berlin, London, Paris, Istanbul, Zurich); DSLR and professional editing workflow.
Editor Live Set Media at Promiflash
September 1, 2016 - February 1, 2018
Editing of web news articles; independent editing of raw cuts for 6–8 videos per day; proficient with Final Cut Pro X, Photoshop, After Effects; managed audio/voice recordings with Avid Pro Tools and Logic Pro X.
Lecturer at SAE Institute London & Oxford
July 1, 2010 - July 1, 2011
Industry-focused training in Final Cut Pro, AVID, DVD Studio Pro and After Effects; greenscreen studio; equipment handling; editing system management and maintenance for multiple editing stations.
Video Editor at Large Blue Productions Ltd
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2010
Edited Apple instructional videos in six languages for Apple Online; oversaw editorial and post-production workflows; contributed to production of fashion/tech content.
Instructor at SAE Institute London
August 1, 2004 - August 1, 2008
Personal student support for training in Final Cut Pro, AVID, DVD Studio Pro and After Effects; advanced camera training; greenscreen studio; equipment; editing systems management; hardware/software maintenance for multiple editing stations.

Education

Industry Focused Creative Media Honours Degree at SAE Institute London & Oxford
July 1, 2010 - July 1, 2011

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

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