Matthew Carlberg
Hoffman Estates,IL
Summary
Accomplished Freelance Video Editor with over 8 years of experience collaborating with content creators and brands to produce engaging video content. Skilled in Adobe Suite, including Premiere Pro and After Effects, within fast-paced environments. Proven ability to meet tight deadlines while delivering high-quality results.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Editor
Pash Skincare
11.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with marketing team to create engaging, high-performing content aimed at driving product sales.
- Monitored and analyzed trends aligned with brand's content style to enhance brand campaigns and content.
- Client Testimonial: "Amazing & Fast"
Creative Intern
University of Illinois Athletics
Champaign, Illinois
03.2025 - Current
- Worked as the in-game editor for Illinois Football, producing finished quality content before the end of the game.
- Created engaging content for athletic events and promotional materials, enhancing event visibility.
- Collaborated with a large team of shooters and editors to produce high-quality content that met project goals.
- Coordinated multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within deadlines.
- Shot and edited live sporting event content using Sony camera systems in fast-paced gameday environments
- Assisted with logging, organizing, and ingesting footage for rapid-turnaround edits
- Collaborated with production team to deliver social and digital content during live games
- Supported content posting workflow across athletic media channels
Freelance Editor
House of Highlights
01.2023 - Current
- Work closely with producers to ensure final edit is aligned with team vision, includes multiple rounds of revisions as well as assisting with ideation to produce the best product possible.
- Turned around quality content within tight deadlines during trending events.
- Work on short form and long form content for a plethora of different sporting categories.
- Client Testimonial: "Matt is one of the best in the game! Always delivers great work and super easy to work with, highly recommend!"
Lead Editor
Tristan Jass
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Work closely as an integral member of Tristan's creative team not only editing the channel's videos but also assisting with ideation, thumbnail creation, and overall growth assistance for the channel.
- Produced branded content for clients including NBA, PrizePicks, and SoFi to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Media And Cinema Studies
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2026
Skills
- Video production
- Photoshop
- Premiere Pro
- After Effects
- YouTube optimization
- Sony workflow
- Color grading
- Project management
- Creative brainstorming
- Social strategy
- Shooting
- Logging footage
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Client adaptability
- Communication
Personal Information
Title: Freelance Video Editor
Details - Location
Chicago, IL, United States
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Freelance Editor
Pash Skincare
11.2025 - Current
Creative Intern
University of Illinois Athletics
03.2025 - Current
Lead Editor
Tristan Jass
06.2023 - 06.2025
Freelance Editor
House of Highlights
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Media And Cinema Studies
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign