David

Content Clipper & Short-Form Video Production Lead

Media Group Hop • Freelance

Jan 2023 - Present • 3 yrs 10 mos

Dedicated short-form video editor and content clipper specializing in extracting high-converting highlights from livestreams, VODs, and podcasts. Proven track record of turning raw video files from Kick, Twitch, YouTube, and podcast shows into scroll-stopping clips built for massive reach on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Key Responsibilities & Scope of Work: • Curated top-performing moments, high-energy clips, and viral hooks from multi-hour Kick streams, Twitch VODs, and interview shows. • Applied advanced vertical reframing (9:16) with face-cam tracking, smooth transitions, and multi-speaker layout adjustments. • Built custom dynamic animated subtitles, kinetic text pop-ups, custom sound effects, and visual overlays to maximize watch time. • Cut out fluff, long pauses, and dead air to ensure peak pacing and immediate viewer hook within the first 3 seconds. • Delivered optimized, high-bitrate 1080p video exports formatted directly for native social media algorithms. Core Expertise & Keywords: Kick clips, Twitch clips, Podcast clips, TikTok edit, Short form editor, Video editing, Clip editing, Viral shorts, Stream highlights, Content creator, Dynamic captions, YouTube shorts, Instagram reels, Video clip, Content editing, Gaming clips, Video ads, TikTok editor, Streamer clips, CapCut editor, Premiere Pro, Subtitles & captions, Viral videos, Video cleanups, Social content, Motion graphics, Sound design, Color grading, Video clip creator, Short form video.

Senior Video Editor and Short-Form Content Specialist

MEDIAPRO • Freelance

Jan 2022 - Present • 4 yrs 10 mos

Lead video editor and short-form content specialist managing post-production workflows for podcasters, live streamers, and digital content creators across global platforms. Specializing in converting long-form VODs, podcasts, and livestreams into high-retention, viral short clips tailored for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Key Responsibilities & Scope of Work: • Repurposed multi-hour Kick streams, Twitch VODs, and podcast episodes into dynamic, high-engagement vertical clips (9:16). • Designed engaging hooks within the first 3 seconds to maximize audience watch time and click-through rates. • Executed frame-by-frame pacing, dead-air removal, dynamic animated subtitling, color grading, sound design, and custom graphic overlays. • Managed client delivery schedules, maintaining consistent brand aesthetics, custom typography, and visual identity across all platforms. • Optimized video export settings for high-bitrate, crisp 1080p mobile feed rendering. Core Expertise & Keywords: Video editing, Short-form video editing, Podcast editing, Podcast clips, Twitch clips, Kick clips, YouTube shorts, Instagram reels, TikTok edit, Content editing, Viral videos, Dynamic captions, Subtitles & captions, Stream highlights, Gaming clips, Content creation, Video ads, Social media video editing, Video clipping, Stream overlay, Motion graphics, CapCut editor, Premiere Pro editing, After Effects, Sound design, Color grading, High retention editing, Vertical video, Video editing specialist, Video production.