Michael Tialemasunu
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Sports Emmy Award–winning multimedia editor with 10+ years of experience producing marketing, promotional, and broadcast content for global audiences. Expert in visual storytelling, post-production workflows, and collaborative content creation for large-scale live events.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Video Editor Lead
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
Las Vegas, NV
01.2015 - 01.2024
- Led a team of editors producing broadcast and promotional content supporting 300+ live events
- Edited and delivered 2,000+ video projects across broadcast, digital, and social platforms
- Produced marketing video content supporting events viewed by millions worldwide
- Created social media content generating millions of views across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok
Video Editor
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
Las Vegas, NV
01.2014 - 01.2024
- Edited 1000+ promotional videos and broadcast packages viewed by millions worldwide
- Specialized in cinematic fight promotion and event hype videos that contributed to increasing UFC Fight Pass subscribers by 350,000+ (approximately 2.4x growth)
- Edited and produced digital marketing content for social platforms and streaming
Video Producer – Contender Series
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
Las Vegas, NV
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Led creative development for 180+ athlete features, crafting storylines and visual concepts from ideation through execution
- Collaborated with production crews and 60+ athletes per season to deliver engaging, narrative-driven promotional content
Mass Communication Specialist
United States Navy
San Diego, CA
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Produced and published 1,500+ photos and 100+ video news stories documenting military operations, training exercises, and events
- Shot and edited daily visual content (5+ photos per day, 6 days per week) while deployed, maintaining consistent output under high-pressure conditions
- Created weekly video news packages and feature stories, delivering 50+ fully produced multimedia segments for internal and public distribution
Skills
- Video Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, After Effects, Final Cut Pro
- Photo & Design: Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom
- Post-Production: Color grading, sound design, motion graphics
- Production Coordination: Shoot planning, storyboarding, asset organization
- Camera Operation: RED cameras, Sony, Canon, Nikon DSLR systems
Websites
AWARDS
Sports Emmy Award — UFC: 25 Years in Short (2018)
Chinfos Merit Award — Defense Information School
Timeline
Video Producer – Contender Series
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
01.2017 - 01.2020
Video Editor Lead
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
01.2015 - 01.2024
Video Editor
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
01.2014 - 01.2024
Mass Communication Specialist
United States Navy
01.2005 - 01.2010