Joseph Paredes
@jjpvideoeditor
Senior video editor specializing in AI-integrated workflows, vertical video, and storytelling.
What I'm looking for
I am a senior video editor with 10+ years transforming raw footage into compelling narratives for tech, entertainment, and AI companies. I pioneered AI-integrated editing workflows, hold two U.S. patents for vertical video innovation, and have driven 70M+ cumulative views while mentoring emerging editors and ensuring flawless execution.
My work spans Emmy-recognized live show packages, large-scale branded campaigns, immersive 360° experiences, and social-first short-form content. I solve complex technical and creative problems, develop best practices adopted by product teams, and deliver measurable results such as a $2M fundraising campaign in four days.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Video Editor
Freelance
Jan 2025 - Present (9 months)
Deliver sizzle reels, highlight reels, and AI-assisted edits for tech startups and media clients, leveraging proprietary AI-integrated workflows to optimize short-form and vertical content.
Video Editor
Panjaya
Oct 2024 - Jul 2025 (9 months)
Edited showreels and TED Talk highlights, managed multilingual translation and vertical conversion for global clients to optimize cross-platform performance.
Edited 360° Dome experience and multi-screen displays showcased to 30K+ expo visitors and produced social-first recap sizzle reels for major fan conventions.
Video Editor
Seven Bucks Productions
Oct 2023 - Jan 2024 (3 months)
Edited two-part Instagram series and social-first promos for branded campaigns, contributing to posts that reached millions of viewers.
Defined mobile-first video standards and developed vertical-conversion best practices adopted by product teams; mentored junior editors and led technical workflows, holding 2 U.S. patents for vertical video innovation.
Video Editor
CureShank
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)
Edited campaign videos that supported fundraising efforts which raised over $2 million in four days by focusing on emotional storytelling to drive donor action.
Video Editor
Dimension 20
Jan 2020 - Dec 2020 (11 months)
Edited the Never After title sequence for Dimension 20 on Dropout, contributing to one of the platform's top-ranked shows and supporting high viewership retention.
Video Editor
The Emmy Awards
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)
Edited the In Memoriam video package presented live to 10M+ NBC viewers, producing a widely discussed segment covered by major national outlets.
Senior Editor, Special Formats
mitú Network
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 11 months)
Led experimental division producing creative storytelling for Snapchat and Facebook Live activations, directing social activations and live content strategies.
Supported early vertical-first content initiatives and helped shape internal studio standards for mobile-first storytelling during a growth phase.
Colorist & Finish Editor
Trailer Park Group
Jan 2013 - Dec 2015 (2 years 11 months)
Graded and delivered trailers and Blu-ray features for major franchises, ensuring technical accuracy in codecs and theatrical/home release delivery.
Finish Editor
Cimarron Group
Jan 2010 - Dec 2013 (3 years 11 months)
Provided finishing, color correction, and delivery on trailers and TV spots, collaborating with producers to ensure technical accuracy across formats.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of California San Diego
Bachelor of Arts, Visual Arts, Film and Video
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts with emphasis in Film and Video, focusing on storytelling and post-production techniques.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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