Former Lead Senior Editor at Snap Inc, where I helped set the standards for vertical video and mobile-first editing best practices now adopted industry-wide. My manual workflows became Snap's automated tools and earned 2 U.S. patents in vertical video innovation. The product team built their app based on my methods.
I find stories where others see dead ends. When you have impossible footage, scattered material, or high-stakes deadlines, I turn the chaos into clear, emotional narratives that drive action and get results.
70M+ views across platforms. Emmy Awards package editor (10M+ viewers, presented by Tina Fey). Edited for Seven Bucks Productions (Dwayne Johnson's Instagram), Crunchyroll (30K+ expo visitors for 360° dome experience), Panjaya (AI product launches), plus Disney, Warner Bros, Lionsgate, Nickelodeon, and Dropout.
Now focused on AI-assisted editing workflows training LLMs to understand emotional beats in video and building systems that bridge human creativity with machine efficiency. Fluent in English and Spanish.
What I do: Vertical video, short-form content, sizzle reels, 360° video, multi-screen displays, social-first content, AI-enhanced storytelling.
Tools: Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Runway ML, Midjourney.
What clients say: "JJ is a sharp, thoughtful editor who can always find the right story no matter how much or what footage you throw at him." — Bill Bergen, Creative Director, Crunchyroll
Portfolio: www.jjpvideoeditor.com/portfolio
Let's work together.
Experience: 10 years
Yearly salary: $100,000
Hourly rate: $70
Nationality: 🇺🇸 United States
Residency: 🇺🇸 United States
Experience
Video Editor
Panjaya 2024 - 2025
Edited Panjaya Show Reel, Real Face AI Reel, TED Talk highlights. Managed multilingual translation + vertical conversion for global clients.
Video Editor
Crunchyroll 2024 - 2024
Edited 360° Solo Leveling Dome Experience, showcased to 30K+ expo visitors. Produced multi-screen displays for Anime Expo and fan conventions. Edited recap sizzle reel for Jujutsu Kaisen interactive booth, documenting fan experience and awards submission.
Video Editor
Seven Bucks Productions 2023 - 2024
Cut two-part series for Dwayne Johnson's Instagram, reaching millions. Edited highlight reels and social-first promos for branded campaigns.
Video Editor
Cure Shank 2021 - 2022
Edited campaign videos for Cure Shank, nonprofit supporting children with Philip MacDermid Syndrome. Raised over $2 million in just 4 days to support research, family services, and community outreach. Work focused on emotional storytelling to drive awareness and donor action.
Video Editor
Dimension 20 (Dropout/CollegeHumor) 2020 - 2020
Edited the Neverafter Title Sequence for Dimension 20 on Dropout. Part of one of Dropout's top-3 most-watched shows. Work supports series with large, dedicated fanbase and consistently high viewership.
Video Editor
The Emmy Awards 2018 - 2018
Edited the In Memoriam video package, presented live by Tina Fey. Seen by over 10 million viewers on NBC and millions more online. Covered by high-profile outlets.
Lead Senior Editor
Snap Inc. 2017 - 2023
Defined mobile-first video standards, writing best practices adopted industry-wide. Developed vertical conversion best practices that Snap's product team used to build automated tools. Trusted technical lead, mentoring junior editors while ensuring senior stakeholder confidence. Edited sizzles, comedy, drama, how-tos; managed workflows for vertical conversion. Holder of 2 U.S. video patents for vertical video editing innovation. Navigated complex stakeholder dynamics while maintaining technical excellence.
Senior Editor, Special Formats
mitu Network 2016 - 2017
Led 'mitu experimental' division, focused on creative storytelling for Snap + FB Live. Directed Snapchat handle and Instagram Live activations. Edited show reels, web content, and music content.
Video Editor
Snap Inc. 2015 - 2016
Supported early vertical-first content during Snap's growth phase. Helped shape internal studio systems and standards for mobile-first video. Supported freelance projects that influenced mobile storytelling workflows.
Freelance/Contract Video Editor
Various Studios 2013 - 2014
Delivered finishing and trailer work for Disney, Lionsgate, Paramount, Warner Bros. Edited campaigns for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Hercules, Guardians of the Galaxy, Divergent.
Colorist & Finish Editor
Trailer Park Group 2013 - 2015
Graded and delivered trailers and Blu-ray features for The Hobbit trilogy. Provided finishing and color work for Nickelodeon, Disney, and Lionsgate projects. Ensured technical accuracy in codecs, compression, and delivery for theatrical/home release.
Finish Editor
Cimarron Group 2010 - 2013
Provided finishing, color correction, and delivery on trailers and TV spots for major campaigns. Collaborated with producers and creative teams to ensure technical accuracy across formats.
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