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David R Finkelstein
Film / Video Editor
Los Angeles,California
Summary
Emmy-nominated Supervising Video Editor with extensive experience leading post-production teams in reality, documentary, and scripted television for major networks including ABC, CBS, Bravo, and MTV. Regarded by peers and employers for exceptional storytelling skills and meticulous editorial oversight, consistently delivering network-ready content within tight deadlines. Proven expertise in managing cross-functional teams and collaborating seamlessly with producers, editors, directors, composers, and motion graphics artists to achieve creative visions. Skilled in audio-visual equipment assembly and computer building, enhancing technical capabilities to support high-quality production workflows. Crafted over a billion views of 'must-watch' content.
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Winner of American Reality TV Awards
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Emmy Honors
Work History
Senior Video Editor
ABC Network
06.1996 - Current
- Shark Tank – Finishing Editor (15 seasons, 5 Emmy wins)
- The Bachelor/Bachelorette – Finishing Editor (16 seasons)
- The Benefactor (with Mark Cuban) – Supervising Editor
- The Mole – Supervising Editor (5 seasons)
- Ultimate Love Test – Supervising Editor
Supervising Editor
Bravo Network
- Top Design – Supervising Editor
- NYC Prep – Finishing Editor
Editor
CBS Network
- Big Brother – Editor
Premiere Editor
CW Network
- America’s Next Top Model – Premiere Editor (9 seasons)
- Pussycat Dolls: Girlicious – Premiere Editor / Music Video
Lead Editor
Lifetime Network
- Blush: The Search for the Next Great Makeup Artist – Lead Editor
Premiere Editor
MTV Network
- Road Rules – Premiere Editor (2 seasons)
Premiere Editor
Oxygen Network
- Hair Battle Spectacular – Premiere Editor
Feature Film Editor
Showtime
- The Eternal: Chromium Blue – Feature Film Editor
- Chromium Blue – TV Series Editor
Education
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame High School
Sherman Oaks, CASkills
- Technical: Adobe Premiere Pro, AVID, Editorial Supervision
- Reality Documentary Storytelling, Music Video, Reality TV Editing, Scripted Narrative Content
- Sound Design Coordination,
- Motion Graphics Integration
- Color Correction Oversight
- Mixing Oversight
- Attention to detail
- Clear communication
- Keen eye for detail
- Team collaboration
- Visual storytelling
- Sound editing
- Delegating assignments
Awards
3 Emmy Nominations for Best Editing – Shark Tank (ABC);
2x Winner for Outstanding Editing – American Reality Television Awards;
Television Academy Honors – Recognized for Contributions to Television Editing
Earned Shark Tank 5 Emmys for Best Structured Reality and 3 Critics Choice Awards
Work Preference
Work Type
Gig WorkFull TimePart TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
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Senior Video Editor
ABC Network
06.1996 - Current
Supervising Editor
Bravo Network
Editor
CBS Network
Premiere Editor
CW Network
Premiere Editor
Oxygen Network
Feature Film Editor
Showtime
Lead Editor
Lifetime Network
Premiere Editor
MTV Network
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame High School