MIKE JACOBSON
Keyport
Summary
Skilled video editor specializing in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, refined at Sword and Scale TV. Mastered creation of engaging narratives and sound design, boosting project efficiency by 30%. Established leader in team collaboration and project management, producing impactful content with precision and creativity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Video Editor
Sword and Scale TV
Houston
02.2023 - Current
- Edited long-form narrative true crime documentaries, developing compelling storylines
- Created succinct social media advertisement videos to engage target audiences
- Designed sound and mixed audio, placing soundtracks to enhance emotional storytelling
- Utilized Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects for video production tasks
- Fast turnaround with hard deadlines for episodic series
Video Producer
Last Straw Films
Bridgewater
02.2016 - Current
- Adobe Premiere Pro video editor specializing in feature films, corporate promotions, social media ads, and training videos.
- Directed large film crews and talent, facilitating effective communication to achieve project goals.
- Videographer for long and short form narratives, live events, short form social media content.
- Edited video by adding graphics, titles, audio and special effects.
- Extensive sound design work including sound effects, soundtrack, audio leveling.
- Managed project timelines, ensuring all video edits were delivered on schedule.
- Maintained and organized digital assets for quick access and retrieval, enhancing workflow efficiency.
Video Producer
Scura Wigfield Heyer Stevens & Cammarota LLP
Wayne
07.2020 - 02.2023
- Produced large-scale commercials, managing talent and crew hiring, and overseeing execution from script to final product.
- Conceived, wrote, directed, and produced original video content for law firm, enhancing promotional, brand awareness, and educational efforts.
- Captured and edited video content for promotional and live events, improving audience engagement and reach.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for projects, ensuring all deadlines were consistently met.
Video Editor
Stainfil Studios
East Orange
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Edited videos using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects to enhance storytelling and visual quality.
- Performed detailed video cuts to ensure coherent narrative flow and viewer engagement.
- Developed soundtracks blending music, dialogue, and sound effects to enrich overall viewer experience.
- Identified and resolved editing challenges using innovative techniques.
- Revamped post-production workflows, greatly improving efficiency and project turnaround times.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Filmmaking
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05-2013
Skills
- Video editing software
- Video editing techniques
- Video sound editing
- Color correction and grading
- Sound design
- Content development
- Project management
- Social media strategy
- Team collaboration
- Creative problem solving
- Effective communication
- File organization
Timeline
Video Editor
Sword and Scale TV
02.2023 - Current
Video Producer
Scura Wigfield Heyer Stevens & Cammarota LLP
07.2020 - 02.2023
Video Editor
Stainfil Studios
05.2019 - 03.2020
Video Producer
Last Straw Films
02.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Filmmaking
Montclair State University