Sarah Venti
Massapequa Park,NY
Summary
As an accomplished Producer/Editor with nearly 10 years of experience, I have consistently demonstrated a passion for crafting compelling visual narratives that captivate audiences. Throughout my career, I have honed my expertise in conceptualizing, planning, and executing multimedia projects, delivering exceptional results on time and within budget. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to innovation, I strive to create content that not only meets client objectives but also exceeds expectations. I am eager to leverage my extensive skill set to contribute positively to the success of any dynamic creative team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
PRODUCER/EDITOR, SPECIAL PROJECTS
Hearst Television
New York, NY
02.2023 - Current
- Produced and edited upwards of 1,000 videos per year. From packages, promotional videos, monthly specials and videos used across 30 news stations across the country.
- Produced and edited a monthly 30 minute show that includes Rossen Reports material as well as videos from our Hearst TV stations
- Cultivated coverage that connected with target audiences through breaking news, national and local trends, things to do and reviews.
- Created all graphics, sound, music and color corrections for our National Consumer Unit.
- Analyzed video content for quality control and editorial corrections.
- Facilitated projects and contributed to every stage of video and film production.
- Liaised with editorial personnel to create and produce digital and marketing content and promo development.
- Took large volumes of raw footage and determined which shots to use, cut or move to achieve creative vision.
PRODUCER/EDITOR
Hearst Television
New York, NY
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Edited and produced upwards of 700 videos per year of consumer-based content for our Hearst brand, Rossen Reports
- Edited and produced videos for our Hearst corporate team, from sizzle reels to hour long in-depth specials.
- Update and assist in providing content to all station’s news platforms
- Create daily content for on-air and online
- Work closely with producers on story/sweeps planning and coordination
- Facilitated and coordinated our in-studio graphics between each news station
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER/EDITOR
News 12 Networks
Woodbury, NY
05.2018 - 02.2020
- Editing and producing in every stage of production of News 12's on-air advertising
- Writing and creating spots, shooting, acquiring elements for production (graphics, archival footage, post-production elements) and non-linear editing
- Create and preserve our public image, through video trafficking and video editing
- Manage promotional elements on our Interactive platforms including infobar, website, app, and channel 612, an extension of on-air video.
- Worked closely with graphic, photo and video teams to plan and produce compelling content
- Cultivated coverage that connected with target audiences through breaking news, national and local trends, things to do and reviews.
VIDEO EDITOR/FIELD PRODUCER
News 12 Networks
Woodbury, NY
11.2014 - 02.2020
- Provide quality video of daily news coverage while maintaining the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Edited HFR/special packages and in-depth shows
- Tune in satellite and electric news-gathering, both truck and chopper feeds, to receive live reports or to record material from remote locations.
- Coordinating playback of edited material alongside other outside departments and networks
- Handling production equipment including tape and non-linear editing, audio mixing, video/audio signal and other news equipment
- Conducted interviews in the field during in-depth coverage
- Facilitated production during special coverage (i.e breaking news, Election Day, holiday specials)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - NEW MEDIA
SUNY Purchase
Purchase, NY05.2014
Skills
- Strong experience with the Adobe Creative Suite
- Daily use of Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Audition
- Working across the organization to edit & produce high quality and fast turnaround deliverables
- Strong working knowledge of video cameras and the use of sound equipment
- Strong experience with the Adobe Creative Suite
- Production of quality motion graphics, animation and compositing
- Experience with shooting video and lighting set-ups, particularly video interviews
- Writing scripts, storyboards & produce concepts for videos
- ENPS
- Project Management
- Video Editing
- Interviewing Skills
- Keen Eye for Detail
- Managing Site-Wide Content
- Relationship Building
Affiliations
AP Award: Documentary 2016
Associated Press
017 | TWA Flight 800, 20 Years Later, Missile Theory
First place
Emmy Award: Interactivity
New York Emmy
2020 | News 12 Engage: A Multi-Screen Experience
First Place
Headliner: Consumer Broadcast National Headliner
2023 | Rossen Reports
Third Place
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror.
Just keep going.
No feeling is final
Rainer Maria Rilke
Timeline
PRODUCER/EDITOR, SPECIAL PROJECTS
Hearst Television
02.2023 - Current
PRODUCER/EDITOR
Hearst Television
02.2020 - 02.2022
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER/EDITOR
News 12 Networks
05.2018 - 02.2020
VIDEO EDITOR/FIELD PRODUCER
News 12 Networks
11.2014 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Arts - NEW MEDIA
SUNY Purchase
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