I am an Emmy Award–winning senior video editor with 18 years of experience shaping content at the highest level of sports television. Throughout my career, I've been a driving force behind bold, emotionally resonant storytelling, honing my craft in pacing, color grading, audio mixing, motion graphics, and creative leadership. I love bringing stories to life through dynamic visuals and sound, engaging audiences across TV, digital platforms, and social media. I thrive in fast-paced environments, mentoring others and pushing creative boundaries with a strong focus on teamwork and inclusivity. Whether leading a team or working hands-on with edits, I’m passionate about making every project bold and memorable.

Amanda Benson

I am an Emmy Award–winning senior video editor with 18 years of experience shaping content at the highest level of sports television. Throughout my career, I've been a driving force behind bold, emotionally resonant storytelling, honing my craft in pacing, color grading, audio mixing, motion graphics, and creative leadership. I love bringing stories to life through dynamic visuals and sound, engaging audiences across TV, digital platforms, and social media. I thrive in fast-paced environments, mentoring others and pushing creative boundaries with a strong focus on teamwork and inclusivity. Whether leading a team or working hands-on with edits, I’m passionate about making every project bold and memorable.

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I am an Emmy Award–winning senior video editor with 18 years of experience shaping content at the highest level of sports television. Throughout my career, I’ve been a driving force behind bold, emotionally resonant storytelling, honing my craft in pacing, color grading, audio mixing, motion graphics, and creative leadership. I love bringing stories to life through dynamic visuals and sound, engaging audiences across TV, digital platforms, and social media.

I thrive in fast-paced environments, mentoring others and pushing creative boundaries with a strong focus on teamwork and inclusivity. Whether leading a team or working hands-on with edits, I’m passionate about making every project bold and memorable.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner, Videographer/Editor at ABenson Productions
May 31, 2025 - August 4, 2025
Produced 1-2 video projects per month for companies seeking web and social-first content. Handled end-to-end production including capturing interviews and B-roll, managing audio and lighting, producing, and final editing. Showcased brand partners on personal website.
Supervising Video Editor - ESPN Creative Studio at ESPN, Los Angeles Production Center (LAPC)
May 31, 2025 - August 4, 2025
Edited a high volume of original content for ESPN across linear and social platforms, focusing on storytelling, audio mixing, color correction, and motion graphics. Contributed to a 21% increase in daytime viewership in 2024 resulting in a Sports Emmy nomination and win for contributions to SportsCenter and NFL Live. Managed a team of junior editors on a production team of 90+ post-production creatives, overseeing project collaboration, scheduling, resource allocation, troubleshooting, new-hire assessments, cross-department collaboration, and software training. Led and mentored peers to plan and execute inclusivity, wellness, and diversity events, developing executive summaries and negotiating budgets aligned with DE&I goals.
Supervising Video Editor - ESPN Creative Studio at ESPN, Los Angeles Production Center (LAPC)
May 1, 2025 - August 4, 2025
Edited a high volume of original content for ESPN across linear and social platforms, focusing on storytelling, audio mixing, color correction, and motion graphics, contributing to a 21% increase in daytime viewership in 2024. Managed a team of junior editors and handled project collaboration, scheduling, resource allocation, troubleshooting, new-hire assessments, and software training. Volunteered to lead and mentor peers across multiple departments to plan and execute inclusivity, wellness, and diversity events, developing executive summaries and negotiating budget items aligned with DE&I business goals.
Owner, Videographer/Editor at ABenson Productions
May 1, 2025 - August 4, 2025
Produced 1-2 video projects per month as a freelancer, providing multimedia services focused on web and social-first content to promote businesses. Managed end-to-end production including interviews, B-roll capture, audio, lighting, producing, and final editing. Brand partnerships are showcased on personal website.
Supervising Video Editor - ESPN Creative Studio at ESPN, Los Angeles Production Center (LAPC)
May 1, 2025 - August 4, 2025
Edited a high volume of original content for ESPN across linear and social platforms, with a focus on storytelling, audio mixing, color correction and motion graphics. Contributed to a 21% increase in daytime viewership in 2024, resulting in a Sports Emmy nomination and win for contributions to SportsCenter and NFL Live. Managed a team of junior editors and over 90 post-production creatives. Responsibilities included project collaboration, scheduling, resource allocation, troubleshooting, new-hire assessments, cross-department collaboration, and software training. Volunteered as a leader and mentor for inclusivity, wellness, and diversity events, developing executive summaries and negotiating budgets aligned with DE&I business goals.
Coordinating Video Editor at ESPN, Los Angeles Production Center (LAPC)
December 31, 2021 - August 4, 2025
Executed high-quality edits across 8 ESPN networks delivering diverse content including highlights, promos, teases, and long-form features with advanced storytelling techniques and content innovation. Coordinated edit assignments across a team of 6 editors and producers for SportsCenter, emphasizing high-end graphic animations, audio mixing, color grading and weekly premium content delivery across ESPN platforms including social media.
Coordinating Video Editor at ESPN, Los Angeles Production Center (LAPC)
December 31, 2021 - August 4, 2025
Executed high-quality edits across eight ESPN networks, delivering highlights, promos, teases, and long-form features with advanced storytelling, efficient workflows, content innovation, and footage archiving. Coordinated edit assignments across a group of six editors and producers for SportsCenter in Los Angeles, emphasizing high-end graphic animations, audio mixing, color grading, and short-form storytelling, delivering weekly premium content across all ESPN platforms including social media.
Coordinating Video Editor at ESPN, Los Angeles Production Center (LAPC)
December 31, 2021 - August 4, 2025
Executed high-quality edits across 8 ESPN networks, delivering a broad spectrum of content including highlights, promos, teases, and long-form features. Managed multiple projects and coordinated edit assignments for a group of 6 editors and producers focusing on high-end graphic animations, audio mixing, color grading, and short-form storytelling. Delivered weekly premium content across all ESPN platforms including social media.
Lead Video Editor at ESPN, Los Angeles Production Center (LAPC)
December 31, 2015 - August 4, 2025
Edited over 4 hours of sports footage weekly for ESPN studio shows with focus on audio mixing, pacing, color correction, and grading. Delivered high-quality edits under tight deadlines including same-day edits for live games. Led efficiency initiatives improving daily workflows, SOPs, and scheduling to optimize resources and increase edit time for skill enhancement.
Lead Video Editor at ESPN, Los Angeles Production Center (LAPC)
December 31, 2015 - August 4, 2025
Edited four-plus hours of sports footage weekly for ESPN studio shows like SportsCenter, Nación ESPN, Sports Nation, and NBA Countdown, focusing on audio mixing, pacing, and color correction/grading. Delivered high-quality edits under tight deadlines including same-day edits for live games. Led efficiency initiatives for daily show workflows, SOPs, and scheduling, optimizing resource allocation and increasing weekly edit time for editors to enhance their skillsets.
Lead Video Editor at ESPN, Los Angeles Production Center (LAPC)
December 31, 2015 - August 4, 2025
Edited 4+ hours of sports footage weekly for studio shows such as SportsCenter, Nación ESPN, Sports Nation, and NBA Countdown, focusing on audio mixing, pacing, and color correction. Delivered high-quality edits under tight deadlines, including same-day edits for live games. Led workflow efficiency initiatives, optimizing resource allocation and increasing weekly editing time for skill development.
Owner, Videographer/Editor at ABenson Productions
January 1, 2014 - Present
Produced 1-2 video projects monthly providing multimedia services for web and social-first content including interviews, B-roll capture, audio, lighting, production, and final editing for brand partners.
Media Operator I for Production Operations at ESPN, Los Angeles Production Center (LAPC)
December 31, 2011 - August 4, 2025
Selected editor relocated from ESPN HQ to launch new production center and daily show SportsCenter from Los Angeles. Supported 5+ live broadcasts weekly by providing critical video assistance for live sports, ensuring timely replays for broadcast.
Media Operator I for Production Operations at ESPN, Los Angeles Production Center (LAPC)
December 31, 2011 - August 4, 2025
Selected as one of four editors to relocate from ESPN HQ in Connecticut to launch the new Los Angeles Production Center and SportsCenter from Los Angeles. Provided critical video assistance during 5+ live broadcasts weekly, ensuring quick-turn replays for on-air talent and broadcast timing during live sports events.
Media Operator I for Production Operations at ESPN, Los Angeles Production Center (LAPC)
December 31, 2011 - August 4, 2025
One of four editors relocated to California to help launch the ESPN Los Angeles Production Center and the daily show, SportsCenter from Los Angeles. Supported live broadcasts weekly by providing video assistance during live sports events, ensuring quick-turn replays for on-air talent and broadcast timing.
Operations Technician for Production Operations at ESPN, Bristol Campus
January 1, 2009 - August 4, 2025
Edited highlights, teases, and interview content for 6 ESPN networks maintaining high standards for video quality, audio mixing, color correction and grading with a quick average turnaround time of 15 minutes for edits.
Operations Technician for Production Operations at ESPN, Bristol Campus
January 1, 2009 - August 4, 2025
Edited highlights, teases, and interview content for six ESPN networks while maintaining high video quality, audio mixing, color correction, and grading standards. Ensured efficient content turnaround with average edit times of 15 minutes to meet broadcast requirements.
Operations Technician for Production Operations at ESPN, Bristol Campus
January 1, 2009 - August 4, 2025
Edited highlights, teases, and interview content for six ESPN networks while maintaining standards for video quality, audio mixing, color correction and grading. Ensured all content met broadcast requirements with an average content turnaround time of 15 minutes.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Norwich University
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization