Video Editor

Susie Davies

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PROFILE: I am an experienced, knowledgeable video editor with 5 years’ experience, specialising in short-form content for social media. I’ve worked on small to large scale campaigns for clients including Amazon, McKinsey & Co., Microsoft, the NHS, Newcastle University and the UK Government.

EMPLOYMENT

Video Editor (FTC): FutureNow Digital, April 2024 – Current (I took a 6-month sabbatical from January to July

2025 to travel)

o Producing content for clients including Microsoft, PwC and McKinsey & Co. Coordinating pre-production phase, operating camera, sound and lighting on shoots and editing video projects

Edit Consultant (Freelance): Carol Lynn, July 2024 – Current

o Feeding back on narrative, structure and style for edit on a feature length documentary

Video Editor: Kaleidoscope Creative Film Agency, May 2021 – Jan 2024

o Fast-paced video production company where I was a dedicated videographer / video, producing end-to-end social media content for clients including the NHS, Newcastle University and the UK Government.

Video Editor (FTC): SenServe, Sep 2020 - May 2021

o In-house video production and editing for small, independent tech company. Delivery of short-form, scripted and unscripted videos for social media to promote their products to new audiences.

Edit Consultant (Freelance): Carol Lynn, July 2024 – Current

o Feeding back on narrative, structure and style for edit on a feature length documentary

·Tutor, Newcastle University, Jan - May 2023

oTeaching a documentary filmmaking module to students, supporting them in making films from conception to finish

Script Consultant (Freelance): Sharp House, May 2024 – Current

o Feeding back on feature film and TV pilot scripts ahead of production

Susie Davies | Freelance Video Editor

| CV

SKILLS

VIDEO EDITING

  • Editing (Davinci, Premiere, Final Cut)

  • Colour grading (Davinci)

  • Sound design (Davinci, Audition)

  • Deep knowledge of plug-ins

  • Use of frame.io for efficient feedback

  • Creating 9x16 versions for social media

  • Creating 20-30s teaser versions for social media

  • Brand awareness and thorough consistency

  • Editing assets (Photoshop, Illustrator)

  • Basic editing of animation (After Effects)

  • Creating subtitles (burnt or .srt)

  • Use of AI for streamlined, fast workflow

  • Responsible and diligent sourcing of music and other assets

  • Data wrangling and media management

SOCIAL MEDIA

  • Workshopping ideas and planning campaigns

  • Writing copy and captions

  • Staying updated with trends

  • Scheduling posts

  • Creating thumbnails

  • Ensuring consistency for strong brand image

OTHER

  • Excellent grammar and literary skills

  • Working as part of a team

  • Web design (Squarespace, Hostinger, Wordpress)

  • Proof-reading public facing written material

  • Strong project management and organisation

  • Training and sharing of skills

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