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Porshia Taylor

Charlotte

Summary

Experienced video editor with over 13 years of creating captivating visual stories. Skilled in multi-camera editing, project management, and video effects. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Avid Media Composer, with a portfolio of Emmy-nominated projects. Committed to enhancing audience engagement through precise execution and innovative techniques. Certified drone pilot for unique aerial perspectives.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Video Editor

WSOC-TV Eyewitness News
07.2022 - Current
  • Operate Avid Media Composer and Production Management (Interplay) with high efficiency.
  • Navigate Avid iNews to access rundowns and scripts.
  • Communicate with crews in the field, producers, and directors.
  • Created Emmy Nominated specials and documentaries.
  • Gathering to receive feeds center coordination with field crews.
  • Collaborate with the editing team to share editing tasks, manage media, and archive.
  • Collaborated with producers to align video content with editorial vision and audience needs.
  • Mentored junior editors on best practices for video editing techniques and software utilization.

Video Producer

BlueSpire Studio
10.2020 - 07.2022
  • Produced and edited marketing videos, enhancing brand visibility through creative storytelling.
  • Coordinated filming logistics, ensuring seamless production schedules and efficient crew collaboration.
  • Managed media assets, optimizing storage solutions for improved project accessibility and archiving.
  • Integrated motion graphics and sound, elevating video engagement and viewer retention rates.
  • Facilitated communication with talent, fostering a collaborative environment for successful shoots.
  • Produced engaging video content, enhancing brand visibility and driving audience engagement through innovative storytelling techniques.
  • Developed compelling video content that enhanced brand storytelling and audience engagement.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production strategies with client objectives and project goals.

Video Editor

Freelance
08.2012 - 10.2020
  • Worked with teams to develop distinctive video content for more than 6 projects, boosting storytelling.
  • Oversaw pre-production strategies for six projects, guaranteeing coherent messaging.
  • Edited 120+ hours of footage into cohesive stories using Adobe Premiere Pro, improving viewer engagement.
  • Optimized visual quality by configuring shot bases based on specific conditions and equipment across more than 15 locations.
  • Captured component shots with DSLR cameras, enhancing project variety and complexity.
  • Implemented workflow improvements that streamlined video editing processes and reduced turnaround time.

Animation Intern

University of North Carolina Wilmington
09.2016 - 12.2016
  • Enhanced team efficiency through support in developing animations and digital content.
  • Streamlined video digitizing and logging operations to enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Enhanced team productivity by collaborating on visual effects projects.
  • Assisted in 3D animation processes, delivering exceptional visual results.
  • Streamlined video processing tasks, resulting in more efficient production timelines.

Production Assistant

Cucalorus Festival
11.2015 - 11.2016
  • Managed event timelines to ensure seamless execution.
  • Coordinated production schedules based on sales projections.
  • Supported festival operations with administrative tasks, maintaining a clean work environment.
  • Executed crowd control and technical setup for film productions, enhancing event efficiency.
  • Assisted in managing logistics for film screenings and panel discussions.

Education

Bachelors - Film Studies

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington
01.2019

Skills

  • Video Editing
  • Avid Media Composer
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Davinci Resolve
  • Drone Piloting
  • Digital Content
  • Photography
  • Multi-Camera Editing
  • Video Effects
  • 3D Animation
  • Project Management
  • Film Production
  • Motion Graphics
  • Color Grading

Certification

  • Airmen Certification - Small Unmanned Aircraft System Federal Aviation Administration — Oct 2020 - Present

LANGUAGES

English - Native
Japanese - Novice
German - Novice

Accomplishments

  • 2024 Emmy Nomination Nashville/Midsouth Chapter Emmys: Received an Emmy Nomination of the Nashville/Midsouth Chapter in the category of "Cultural Documentary" for the submission of the documentary "Black History in the Carolinas: A Legacy of Leadership".

Timeline

Video Editor

WSOC-TV Eyewitness News
07.2022 - Current

Video Producer

BlueSpire Studio
10.2020 - 07.2022

Animation Intern

University of North Carolina Wilmington
09.2016 - 12.2016

Production Assistant

Cucalorus Festival
11.2015 - 11.2016

Video Editor

Freelance
08.2012 - 10.2020

Bachelors - Film Studies

University of North Carolina Wilmington

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