Steve W. Thompson

• Senior Producer / Editor on “Ready 4 Work" 8 episode series. Developed pitch deck and visual look of series, including overall editing style and sound design of show.

• Senior Producer / Editor on “Revealed”, delivered 3 seasons of documentary series originally co-produced with SVOD platform Curiosity Stream. Led a team of junior editors through post-production for both linear and digital.
• Manage all aspects of production including pitches and show development, script writing, hiring freelance and staff team members, sourcing characters, locations and planning & executing shoots to final delivery.
• Work with graphic artists, junior editors and videographers to create a unique visual approach for all in-house production.
• Establish post-production workflows and protocols, created overall editing style and visual storytelling strategy for YouTube videos and original series.

• Video Editor and Producer on PBS series “National Sawdust: Contemplations” Delivered 6-part retrospective music series for broadcast on WNET's national multimedia platform ALL ARTS.
• Created sizzle reels and marketing material for funding events, social media and series promotion which increased donations and funder engagement.

• Produced, shoot and edited documentaries, news packages, day-of-air segments, multi-cam interview shows, promos and sizzle reels, increasing engagement across platforms.

• Edited videos for broadcast and digital distribution by designing and managing text, audio, archival footage, music selections, color correction and final delivery.

• Shot and edited various WNET and PBS web series and digital campaigns that increased views, engagement and new subscribers.

• Edited promo and marketing material for presentations and events that showcased project and show impact.

• Worked with editorial team to develop, produce and edit content for broadcast including documentaries, multi-cam interviews, promo creation, digital content and marketing content that increased show's impact across platforms.
• Developed and managed projects from concept to completion, contributing to every stage of video production and post-production.

• Directed celebrity talent and hosts in studio and on field shoots.

• Scheduled crew members and equipment to accommodate filming schedules, shooting locations and project deadlines.

• Edited show’s signature segments, interviews and special projects, including day-of-air packages on major news events under tight deadlines.

• Worked with correspondents and producing team on field shoot schedules, visual language and production needs.

• Managed equipment and set ups for creative shots according to production schedules, weather and lighting conditions.

• Increased production value through cinematic shooting and editing style.

• Edited mulit-cam interviews to be package for national distribution, collaborating with producing team on editorial choices.

• Performed final delivery of segments to broadcast specs including final audio, color and video.

• Shot and edited PBS Digital Studios weekly web series "First Person," which focused on narratives from LGBTQIA community.
• Shot episodes of PBS Digital Studios weekly web series "The Chatterbox", a character driven series about technology and social media trends.

• increased audience engagement and subscriber base on YouTube through authentic and unique creator driven storytelling.

• Edited multicam studio interviews, produced B-roll / SOT’s, and coordinated with design team on graphics on weekly talk show "Up Late with Alec Baldwin."

• Managed an online editor under tight deadlines to ensure completion and delivery of the show.

• Managed archival of projects, visual assets and deliverables.