I am a sports media and post-production professional with experience editing live and studio content for major broadcasters including ESPN, NFL Network, NBC Sports Chicago, MLB Network, and Olympic productions. I thrive in fast-paced environments, mastering Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, Avid, and color grading to deliver high-quality broadcast and digital content on tight deadlines across professional sports, entertainment, VR, and immersive formats such as dome projection. I specialize in producing highlights, VO/SOTs, and immersive video experiences for VR and live events, and I excel at organizing assets, collaborating with production teams, and delivering compelling content for television and social platforms.

Victoria Balarezo

I am a sports media and post-production professional with experience editing live and studio content for major broadcasters including ESPN, NFL Network, NBC Sports Chicago, MLB Network, and Olympic productions. I thrive in fast-paced environments, mastering Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, Avid, and color grading to deliver high-quality broadcast and digital content on tight deadlines across professional sports, entertainment, VR, and immersive formats such as dome projection. I specialize in producing highlights, VO/SOTs, and immersive video experiences for VR and live events, and I excel at organizing assets, collaborating with production teams, and delivering compelling content for television and social platforms.

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I am a sports media and post-production professional with experience editing live and studio content for major broadcasters including ESPN, NFL Network, NBC Sports Chicago, MLB Network, and Olympic productions. I thrive in fast-paced environments, mastering Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, Avid, and color grading to deliver high-quality broadcast and digital content on tight deadlines across professional sports, entertainment, VR, and immersive formats such as dome projection.

I specialize in producing highlights, VO/SOTs, and immersive video experiences for VR and live events, and I excel at organizing assets, collaborating with production teams, and delivering compelling content for television and social platforms.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Immersive Video Editor at Cosm
March 1, 2025 - Present
Tell visual stories through creative editing and producing; Sync and log footage in Premiere Pro; Generate edit string-outs, scene cutdowns, and digital clips for sports and entertainment content; Assist in the media-management of live sports content; Help deliver Cosm worthy standard content to all clients; Learn to edit for both dome projection and VR delivery; Coordinate with post-production staff to complete projects in a timely manner.
Part Time Video Editor at NFL Network
January 1, 2025 - Present
Produce show elements and video content using Adobe Premiere for multiple daily shows; Create Montages, VO’s, OB’s, and SOT’s; Complete post-production video and audio fixes.
Video Editor at NBC Sports Chicago
September 30, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Produce show elements and video content using Adobe Premiere for Pre- Game, Intermission, and Post-Game shows for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bears, Chicago Bulls, and Chicago Blackhawks; Produce show elements for Football Night in Chicago; Create Highlights, Montage, VO’s, OB’s, and SOT’s; Complete post-production video and audio fixes; Assist in producing WMAQ Football Sunday Segment; Worked behind the studio camera for Football Night in Chicago shows.
Live Bash Camera Operator at Live Bash LA Studio
November 30, 2023 - September 17, 2025
Collaborated with directors to determine shot composition; Selected and positioned cameras and related equipment; Prepared cameras and tested angles for camera movements; Captured quality footage from fixed or moving positions; Operated robotic and hand-held cameras; Shot and edited a Commercial for Live Bash LA studio.
Ticker at Beijing Winter Olympics
February 28, 2022 - September 17, 2025
Researched, wrote, edited, and fact-checked on-air ticker content; Made editorial decisions and produced real-time headlines and sports news in a live environment; Provided real-time scoring, statistics, updates, and program information; Identified breaking news and promotional copy; Collaborated with production and data teams to craft ticker playlists; Communicated with control room leadership and data providers to ensure a sound on-air product.
Freelance Broadcast Associate at MLB Network
December 31, 2021 - September 17, 2025
Produced show elements and video content daily using Adobe Premiere for multiple MLB and NHL shows; Created Highlights, Montage, VO’s, OB’s, and SOT’s; Completed post-production video and audio fixes.
Production Assistant at Tokyo 2020 Olympics
August 31, 2021 - September 17, 2025
Supported production personnel in all phases of Olympic sports production in live control room and edit environments; Reported to show producer/associate producer and assisted in finalizing and delivering shows for broadcast; Assisted editors and producers in organizing footage and music; Contributed ideas to improve broadcasts.
Digital Marketing and Social Media Coordinator at Office of Volunteer Programs at Sacred Heart University
July 31, 2020 - September 17, 2025
Planned and coordinated all events (social, seminars, religious); Designed marketing and communications materials; Captured footage using Premiere and Photoshop for commercials and handouts; Monitored Office website and social media handles.
Daily Artist at Fox News Media (Internship)
May 31, 2020 - September 17, 2025
Fulfilled quick-turnaround requests for charts, maps, headshots, etc. using Adobe Photoshop; Typeset and proofread text-based artworks such as promos, factoids, and infographics.
Senior Producer at The Pulse
May 31, 2019 - September 17, 2025
Responsible for ensuring timely submission of all featured stories, including lower thirds and graphics; Attended meetings with producers to discuss changes and plans for the show; Communicated with students to ensure timely submissions of work material and resolve concerns; Edited and compiled show.
Videographer & Graphic Designer at Sacred Heart University Football
May 31, 2019 - September 17, 2025
Filmed home games and practices; Maintained calendar of events; Produced graphics for each player; Traveled with the team for away games.
Replay Operator at Sacred Heart University
May 31, 2019 - September 17, 2025
Provided instant replays for live football and basketball home games for the SNY Network; Received requests from producers/directors in-game; Created highlight packages for post-game air.
Control Room/Studio Operator at Vantage Sports Network
December 1, 2018 - September 17, 2025
Worked in both the Control Room and Studio; Operated equipment for all positions; Instructed on handling last-minute changes and problem-solving; Filmed games and created on-air highlights for the show.
Production Assistant / Study Abroad Production at Sacred Heart University Study Abroad Program – Dingle, Ireland
May 1, 2017 - September 17, 2025
Worked for the Kids Choice Awards Ireland by operating cameras and lights; Supported organizers; Coordinated invitations and requests; Assisted in promotional video production from concept to completion; Organized shoots and presented final product at brewery grand opening.
Part-Time Video Editor at NFL Network / ESPN
January 1, 2025 - Present
Produce show elements and video content for multiple daily sports programs using Adobe Premiere. Edit highlights, breakdown tapes, interviews, voiceovers, teases, montages, VOs, OBs, and SOTs. Complete post-production video and audio fixes for broadcast delivery. Color grade and deliver projects in 5.1 surround sound format. Support live sports coverage through rapid-turnaround editing workflows.
Production Assistant, Sales Enhancement at Milan Cortina Winter Olympics 2026
February 1, 2026 - Present
Supported production teams throughout all phases of Olympic and Paralympic feature development. Organized edit materials including footage, audio, photography, and music assets to streamline post-production workflows. Assisted with editing projects, sports research, video research, and creative asset selection. Collaborated on advertising content for Delta, Disney, and Gold Zone. Logged and edited footage using Avid while maintaining organized asset records.
Freelance Immersive Video Editor at Cosm
March 1, 2025 - Present
Edit immersive sports and entertainment content for dome projection and VR delivery. Sync and log footage using Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve. Generate string-outs, scene cutdowns, and digital clips for broadcast and social content. Assist with live sports media management and post-production workflows. Color grade and deliver projects in 5.1 format. Coordinate with post-production teams to deliver high-quality content on deadline.
Video Editor at NBC Sports Chicago
April 1, 2022 - September 30, 2024
Produced pre-game, intermission, and post-game show content for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bears, Chicago Bulls, and Chicago Blackhawks. Edited weekly segments for Football Night in Chicago highlighting major sports stories. Created highlights, montages, VOs, OBs, and SOTs using Adobe Premiere. Completed post-production video and audio fixes under daily broadcast deadlines. Assisted with production of WMAQ Football Sunday segments.
Camera Operator at Live Bash
April 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Collaborated with directors to determine camera setups and shot composition. Prepared cameras and equipment for live and recorded productions. Operated robotic and handheld cameras for live event coverage. Captured high-quality footage from fixed and moving positions.
Ticker Operator at 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
January 1, 2022 - February 28, 2022
Researched, wrote, edited, and fact-checked on-air ticker content in real time. Produced live scoring updates, statistics, headlines, and breaking sports news. Collaborated with production teams and research staff to support live studio programming. Communicated with control room leadership and technical providers to ensure accurate on-air delivery. Developed and managed sport-specific ticker playlists.
Production Assistant at 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics
July 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Assisted production personnel in live control room and edit environments. Supported producers and editors with footage organization, music selection, and broadcast preparation. Executed production tasks required for final show delivery. Contributed ideas and workflow improvements to enhance broadcasts.
Graduate Assistant, Digital Marketing & Social Media Coordinator at Sacred Heart University
August 1, 2019 - July 31, 2020
Planned and coordinated events, seminars, and community programs. Designed marketing materials, digital communications, and promotional assets. Produced video and visual content using Adobe Premiere and Photoshop. Managed website updates and social media platforms including Instagram and Facebook.
Daily Artist Intern at Fox News Media
February 1, 2020 - May 31, 2020
Designed charts, maps, headshots, and graphics using Adobe Photoshop. Typeset and proofread promotional graphics, factoids, and infographics. Supported fast-turnaround newsroom graphic requests.
Graphic Designer & Videographer Intern at Sacred Heart University Football
September 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019
Produced player graphics and promotional content for athletics programs. Traveled with the football team to film practices and games. Captured video content for team and university media distribution.
Production Intern at Vantage Sports Network
September 1, 2017 - October 1, 2018
Worked across multiple control room and studio production roles including Technical Director, Audio, Chyron Operator, Teleprompter, and Stage Manager. Assisted with live production troubleshooting and rundown changes. Filmed sporting events and edited highlight packages for broadcast.
Replay Operator (Volunteer) at Sacred Heart University Athletics
September 1, 2016 - March 31, 2020
Operated replay systems for football and basketball home games. Filmed and photographed Sacred Heart University Football games for SNY Network broadcasts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies at Sacred Heart University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2019
Master of Arts in Sports Communications and Media at Sacred Heart University
August 1, 2020 - September 17, 2025
Master of Arts at Sacred Heart University
August 1, 2020 - June 22, 2026
Bachelor of Arts at Sacred Heart University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2019

Qualifications

Sports Emmy Award – Outstanding Live Special, XXIV Olympic Winter Games
January 1, 2023 - June 22, 2026
The Broadcast Training Program
January 1, 2017 - June 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Other