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Melissa in a few words
A video editor with over a decade of industry experience and a genuine love for the craft. Experience working on a diverse range of content from documentaries to TVCs and skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud. I can work onsite, or remotely on my three-screen setup at home. I tend to specialise in longer-form factual edits, however, I also have extensive experience in editing short-form for social media and broadcast.
Experience
- Lobster CreativeVideo EditorFILM & AVMarch 2023 - December 2023 (9 months)London, England, United KingdomI have recently completed a contract with Lobster Creative where the main bulk of my work was for an eight-part NBC broadcast documentary series. Each episode consisted of a four minute edit and three shorter cutdowns. I also edited commercials and social edits for clients such as Sunblest and Maltesers.
- ShootstaSenior EditorFILM & AVAugust 2018 - March 2023 (4 years and 8 months)London, England, United KingdomI was originally hired in 2018, as the UK’s sole Editor, however as the team grew I moved on to becoming the Edit Team Lead for several editors. Shootsta empowers its clients to shoot their own content and create detailed briefs, which in turn allows the edit team to deliver finished edits back in under 24 hours. When I first joined the company, I edited an average of six projects daily. As an Edit Team Lead, I looked after 30 clients, each with multiple project owners and was accountable for every project created by my team. I was the client’s main point of contact at Shootsta, for questions regarding upcoming and current projects. Being a Team Lead also required me to look after my team’s well-being, which was fundamental in a fast-paced editing environment.
- Myriad Global MediaEditorFILM & AVNovember 2012 - August 2018 (5 years and 9 months)London, England, United KingdomDuring my time at Myriad Global Media, I edited a wide range of videos for clients such as Amazon, Taylor Wimpey and ExxonMobil. These edits included UHD footage and 360 content, as well as image sequence time-lapses and 3D animation renders. One of the larger director-led projects I worked on was a 20-minute internal film for Tullow Oil. This consisted of over 20 film shoots, shot over the course of three years. Myriad quite often had over a dozen active projects in various stages of production. This, combined with catering to different time zones meant that time management played a key part during my working day.
1 recommendation
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Jack Everitt recommend Melissa
18/05/2023
I had the pleasure of working with Mel for over four years at Shootsta, and I have consistently been impressed by her dedication and vision. As an integral part of our growth and success, Mel's hard work and passion have been truly infectious, positively impacting everyone around her.
Mel's exceptional communication skills and ability to lead by example have made her an inspiration to her colleagues. Her innovative and strategic mindset has been instrumental in shaping Shootsta into the amazing company it is today, and her commitment to fostering a strong culture has been unparalleled.
Mel's unique ability to inspire and motivate her team to achieve their best work is thanks to her approachable demeanour and genuine interest in her team members' professional development. Her commitment to excellence and tireless work ethic consistently exceed expectations.
As an editor and creative professional, Mel's skills are vast, bringing life and character to a range of different materials. Her extensive experience and expertise make her an excellent leader of video editors and creatives, guiding her team in producing high-quality, engaging content that meets the needs of Shootsta's clients.
Mel's ability to generate and execute innovative ideas and stay up-to-date with the latest editing tools and technologies keeps her team on the cutting edge of the industry. With Mel's guidance and mentorship, her team is equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to produce outstanding work. She encourages her team members to take ownership of their work and provides opportunities for their professional development.
Overall, Mel's leadership, dedication, and experience make her a truly exceptional manager of video editors and creatives, an invaluable asset to Shootsta and the creative industry as a whole.
Mel's exceptional communication skills and ability to lead by example have made her an inspiration to her colleagues. Her innovative and strategic mindset has been instrumental in shaping Shootsta into the amazing company it is today, and her commitment to fostering a strong culture has been unparalleled.
Mel's unique ability to inspire and motivate her team to achieve their best work is thanks to her approachable demeanour and genuine interest in her team members' professional development. Her commitment to excellence and tireless work ethic consistently exceed expectations.
As an editor and creative professional, Mel's skills are vast, bringing life and character to a range of different materials. Her extensive experience and expertise make her an excellent leader of video editors and creatives, guiding her team in producing high-quality, engaging content that meets the needs of Shootsta's clients.
Mel's ability to generate and execute innovative ideas and stay up-to-date with the latest editing tools and technologies keeps her team on the cutting edge of the industry. With Mel's guidance and mentorship, her team is equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to produce outstanding work. She encourages her team members to take ownership of their work and provides opportunities for their professional development.
Overall, Mel's leadership, dedication, and experience make her a truly exceptional manager of video editors and creatives, an invaluable asset to Shootsta and the creative industry as a whole.
Education
- BA HonoursThe University of Hertfordshire2012First Class Honours Degree in Film and Television Production