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Chris Johnston

Newport Beach

Summary

Chris Johnston is a Southern California-based editor and videographer with deep experience in visual storytelling, paid media marketing, and cinematic production. Known for his refined, story-driven approach, he creates compelling content that brings both creative vision and strategic goals to life—delivering polished, purposeful work across all digital platforms. On the paid media side, his ads have generated millions in revenue for various brands, whether working in-house or within agency environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Video Editor / DP

PolarPro
Costa Mesa, CA
02.2025 - Current
  • Managed comprehensive video production and editing for PolarPro's internal projects across all channels.
  • Executed production and refinement of multiple polished product launch campaign videos for social media and website platforms.
  • Executed high-level editing of motion graphics, sound design, color grading, and storytelling elements using Premiere Pro, After effects, DaVinci Resolve and 3D animation.
  • Collaborated with influencers and professional photographers and videographers to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
  • Collaborated closely with paid media manager weekly to evaluate ad performance and conduct thorough analysis.

Video Editor

Vegamour
Los Angeles, CA
08.2022 - 01.2025
  • Developed and refined high end, polished video content to enhance engagement across paid media channels including Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and Amazon.
  • Crafted visually compelling product launch videos that aligned with brand standards and messaging.
  • Executed high-level editing and motion graphics using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
  • Created several video ads within the ad account that drove substantial monthly revenue growth.

Expert Creative Video Editor

Common Thread Collective
Santa Ana, CA
04.2019 - 02.2022

Refined content for multiple DTC brands within eCommerce agency, enhancing Facebook advertising, Amazon websites, and various social media platforms.

Crafted strategic performance-driven content to enhance scalability of multiple ad accounts across diverse platforms.

Developed engaging visual content through motion graphics animation and sound design to enhance multimedia projects.

Designer

Pursuit Magazines Cal Baptist University
Riverside, CA
08.2017 - 01.2018
  • Designed engaging layouts for digital and print publications to enhance reader experience.
  • Collaborated with editorial team to develop visual concepts aligned with brand identity.
  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to produce high-quality graphics and illustrations efficiently.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Design

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA
03-2019

Skills

  • Adobe premiere pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Blender 3D
  • Color grading
  • Sound design
  • Motion graphics

Timeline

Video Editor / DP

PolarPro
02.2025 - Current

Video Editor

Vegamour
08.2022 - 01.2025

Expert Creative Video Editor

Common Thread Collective
04.2019 - 02.2022

Designer

Pursuit Magazines Cal Baptist University
08.2017 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Design

California Baptist University