EDWARDO GRISPO
Brooklyn
Summary
Video Producer, Director, and Editor with 8+ years of experience leading end-to-end video productions from concept development through final delivery. Skilled in content development, directing talent, video editing, production coordination, and team leadership. Experienced producing television programming, educational content, short films, and community-focused storytelling while managing schedules, crews, and creative execution. Bilingual professional with a strong foundation in journalism, filmmaking, and visual storytelling.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Teacher (Grades 9-12)
La Salle Academy
01.2023 - Current
- Deliver Spanish language instruction to high school students using engaging and interactive teaching methods.
- Develop lesson plans, multimedia presentations, and educational content that enhance student learning outcomes.
- Manage classroom operations while fostering communication, collaboration, and student engagement.
- Utilize digital media and storytelling techniques to support instructional objectives and creative learning experiences.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
Producer / Director / Editor
AHRC NYC
11.2017 - 08.2023
- Created and directed AHRC TV News, the organization's first television news program produced and presented by individuals with disabilities.
- Recruit, train, and mentor program participants in professional television production roles including anchors, reporters, videographers, and editors.
- Oversee all phases of production from concept development and pre-production through filming, editing, and final delivery.
- Produce engaging news and feature content that promotes community inclusion and awareness.
- Educate young adults in film and television production, including script development, camera operation, interviewing techniques, and post-production workflows.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Fostered a positive working environment by promoting open communication channels among team members during projects.
Director / Editor
Grimar Productions
11.2015 - 10.2018
- Directed and edited Peruanos Unidos US, a television program serving the Latino community in the United States.
- Led content planning, guest coordination, interview production, and post-production editing.
- Collaborated with producers and production teams to establish creative direction, technical requirements, and production schedules.
- Managed multiple production priorities while ensuring high-quality content delivery.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Freelance Videographer / Editor
09.2014 - 10.2015
- Produced, filmed, and edited videos for live events, music productions, short films, and promotional projects.
- Operated professional camera, lighting, and audio equipment across diverse production environments.
- Collaborated with clients to transform creative concepts into compelling visual stories.
Education
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Cinema Arts - Directing (Live Action)
Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema
Brooklyn, NY06.2027
Bachelor of Arts - Film Production
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NYBachelor of Arts - Journalism
Universidad de San Martín de Porres
Lima, PeruSkills
- Video Production
- Content Development
- Pre-Production Planning
- Post-Production Management
- Creative Direction
- Storytelling
- Content Strategy
- Visual Communication
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Video Editing
- Leadership
- Training & Mentoring
- Project Management
- Native Spanish fluency
Certification
New York State Initial Teaching Certification (Spanish 9-12), In Progress
Personal Information
Title: Video Producer | Director | Editor | Educator
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Spanish Teacher (Grades 9-12)
La Salle Academy
01.2023 - Current
Producer / Director / Editor
AHRC NYC
11.2017 - 08.2023
Director / Editor
Grimar Productions
11.2015 - 10.2018
Freelance Videographer / Editor
09.2014 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Film Production
Brooklyn College
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Universidad de San Martín de Porres
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Cinema Arts - Directing (Live Action)
Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema