Michael Claeys
Bayside,NY
Summary
Dynamic Video Editor, Motion Graphics Artist, and Cinematographer with nearly 20 years of experience producing high-impact content across live entertainment, broadcast, branded campaigns, and digital platforms. Proven track record editing fast-turnaround content for major networks, live events, high-profile clients, sports leagues, media companies, entertainment brands and Broadway musicals.
Expert in end-to-end post-production workflows including video editing, color, sound design, and motion graphics using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. Skilled at translating creative direction into compelling visual narratives, collaborating cross-functionally with producers, talent, and clients, and delivering high-volume content under tight deadlines.
Extensive experience supporting live and event-based productions, including sports, music, and televised programming, with a strong understanding of multi-platform distribution and audience engagement. Known for a solutions-oriented mindset, creative versatility, and the ability to scale production across both custom and templated content.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor, Animator, Cinematographer
Executive Guy
04.2012 - Current
- Create unique designs, animations and video content to support a wide range of high profile clients including Forbes, Showtime, Bloomberg, Rough Trade Records, BNY Melon and American Cancer Society.
- Worked alongside the writer, director and producer to translate artistic visions into fully realized visual mediums. Projects ranged from event recaps to commercials and music videos.
Motion Graphic Designer
Destination Media
09.2022 - Current
- Edited captured content from 3rd party providers, such as IndyCar, X Fox Sports (14 episodes in 2025, 21 episodes in 2026), Full Tank, the Ultimate Dad Road Trip staring Tank Sinatra and Paul Virzi (4 episodes seen by over 100M people in 2025).
- Created animation/motion graphics to support several premium client campaigns including Subway's Protein Pockets, Snickers NFL, Jack in the box French Toast Sticks and more.
- Edited and animated all company collateral videos including EBR partnership recaps, sizzle reels, network trailers.
- Filmed and edited original pilots for 2023 and 2024 NewFronts season, collaborating with creators such as Lisa Loeb, Chuck Nice and Joey Chestnut.
Animator/Voice Actor/Illustrator (Contractor)
Utah Physicians For A Healthy Environment
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Animated an educational video geared towards children regarding lead paint awareness.
- Acted and recorded original voices for 2 of the 3 characters.
- Illustrated backgrounds, elements, gestures and mouth shapes for lip-syncing.
Motion Director
Mungo Creative Group
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Created original animations and motion graphics for big music industry players like eOne and Island Records.
- Designed and illustrated art for use in advertising, mobile apps and video games.
- Produced and scheduled all live-action film shoots.
Lead Video Producer and Animator
Foundation to Support Animal Protection
10.2017 - 06.2020
- Conceptualized, storyboarded and produced video content to effectively drive national campaigns for PETA and other nonprofit animal protection organizations.
- Directed and filmed celebrity talent with quick turn around times, often requiring finesse and sensitivity to delicate subject matter.
- Illustrated, edited and animated videos across multiple platforms.
Lead Editor and Director of Photography
Jumer Productions
08.2014 - 04.2017
- Filmed and edited the Emmy nominated 30th anniversary episode of PBS' American Masters; Mike Nichols: American Masters.
- Collaborated with iconic actor and filmmaker Elaine May along with distinguished producer Julian Schlossberg to bring this unique Documentary to life.
- Filmed all current celebrity interviews including Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, Dustin Hoffman and Alec Baldwin to name a few.
- Led production for an upcoming educational series called Witnesses to the 20th Century, featuring interviews with 140 of the most influential figures from that time.
Editor, Videographer
Major League Eating
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Collaborated directly with MLE's cofounder George Shea to provide in-house video content, particularly for the renowned Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island.
- Filmed and edited a variety promotional videos and vignettes, including full coverage of the events alongside ESPN.
Senior Editor and Videographer
Serino Coyne
09.2011 - 10.2014
- Led video projects for one of the largest live-entertainment advertising agencies in the world.
- Created original motion graphics to elevate the quality of videos.
- Supervised a junior editor and multitasked production schedules, studio bookings.
Media Coordinator
CNN
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Performed simultaneous technical quality control across multiple live shows and tapings.
Producer, Digital Journalist
NBC
06.2009 - 06.2010
- Pitched ideas, wrote copy, and produced original videos for a new daily show.
- Planned video shoots both in studio and remote by managing all stages of production.
Field Producer
MTV Networks
06.2007 - 07.2009
- Directed and filmed talent, conducted interviews, and collaborated with the story producer to develop narratives for several MTV reality series including MADE, True Life, and Engaged and Underage.
- Adapted quickly in the field to sudden challenges, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and flexibility under pressure.
Editor, Videographer
Rocketboom
05.2006 - 05.2007
- Filmed and edited an array of original video content for this hugely successful pioneering daily vlog, featuring quirky and comedic coverage of internet trends and culture.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring high-quality work was completed with quick turnarounds.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film And Video Production
Rutgers University (Mason Gross School of The Arts)
New Brunswick, NJ06-2006
Skills
- Video editing expertise in Adobe Premiere Pro
- Proficient in Adobe After Effects
- Experienced in Adobe Photoshop
- Skilled in Adobe Illustrator design
- Sound design experience
- Visual storytelling
- Illustration
- Storyboarding & Script Writing in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft PowerPoint
Timeline
Motion Graphic Designer
Destination Media
09.2022 - Current
Animator/Voice Actor/Illustrator (Contractor)
Utah Physicians For A Healthy Environment
03.2021 - 05.2021
Motion Director
Mungo Creative Group
06.2020 - 11.2021
Lead Video Producer and Animator
Foundation to Support Animal Protection
10.2017 - 06.2020
Lead Editor and Director of Photography
Jumer Productions
08.2014 - 04.2017
Editor, Videographer
Major League Eating
07.2013 - 07.2015
Editor, Animator, Cinematographer
Executive Guy
04.2012 - Current
Senior Editor and Videographer
Serino Coyne
09.2011 - 10.2014
Media Coordinator
CNN
08.2010 - 08.2011
Producer, Digital Journalist
NBC
06.2009 - 06.2010
Field Producer
MTV Networks
06.2007 - 07.2009
Editor, Videographer
Rocketboom
05.2006 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film And Video Production
Rutgers University (Mason Gross School of The Arts)