Paul Baston
Sydney,Australia
Summary
A highly talented and creative individual with 3 years experience in media and marketing working as a video editor across social media, film and television. Proficient in creating rough cuts, assembling footage, and collaborating with directors and editors to ensure the story is effectively told. Adept at working under tight deadlines and maintaining creative and technical consistency throughout the editing process.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Editor/Assembly Editor
Definition Studios
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Worked as an edit assistant and assembly editor on “The Reserve”.
- Worked on multiple documentaries as an assembly editor.
- Created trailers for projects.
- Made and implemented editorial decisions regarding mood and pace of documentary projects.
Video Editor
Surge Media
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Worked with the Queensland Corrective Service to create a number of videos for their recruitment campaign.
- Created a social media video for Small Steps for Hannah to highlight one of their events.
Assistant Editor & Social Media Video Editor
Bó Media
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Worked as an Assistant Editor on a documentary series titled “Scéalta Grá na hÉireann” for TG4.
- Cut multiple interviews into corresponding sections allowing the editor to concentrate on editing the documentary.
- Edited season trailers and short videos to promote the series and each episode for broadcast and social media.
Digital Marketing Executive & Content Creator
3B1
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed company’s social media channels.
- Edited the company’s weekly podcast and created content to promote it on social media.
- Edited client videos for their social media channels.
Video Editor
JIG Reel Studios
11.2016 - 10.2017
- Edited drama reels for actors.
- Employed social media strategies to promote the company’s services.
- Created Email marketing campaigns via Mailchimp.
- Handled multiple projects simultaneously, constantly meeting client deadlines through all stages.
Video Editor
Big Red Box Media
03.2016 - 08.2016
- Recorded and edited videos for corporate and sports clients.
- Recorded and edited training videos for the Dublin GAA.
- Assembled raw footage into a finished product to the satisfaction of the client.
- Archived finished projects to separate hard drives.
Education
Master of Science - Digital Marketing Strategy
Cork Institute of Technology
Cork11-2020
Post Graduate Diploma - Interactive Media
University College Cork
Cork10-2015
Higher Diploma - Television Production
Waterford Institute of Technology
Waterford11-2014
Skills
- Video Editing
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- DaVinci Resolve
- AVID Media Composer
- Storytelling
- Communication Skills
- File Management
- Media Ingestion
- Microsoft Office
- Interpersonal Skills
- Asana
- Self-Motivated
- Hootsuite
- Conflict Resolution
- Facebook Creator Studio
- Extremely Organised
- Google Ads
- Project Management
- Google Analytics
- Time Management
Selected Film Tv Credits
- The Reserve, Edit Assist and Assembly Editor, 04/2024, Stan (Australia)
- Scéalta Grá na hÉireann, Assistant Editor, 2023, TG4 (Ireland)
Timeline
Assistant Editor/Assembly Editor
Definition Studios
04.2024 - 03.2025
Video Editor
Surge Media
11.2023 - 02.2024
Assistant Editor & Social Media Video Editor
Bó Media
08.2022 - 01.2023
Digital Marketing Executive & Content Creator
3B1
05.2021 - 01.2022
Video Editor
JIG Reel Studios
11.2016 - 10.2017
Video Editor
Big Red Box Media
03.2016 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Digital Marketing Strategy
Cork Institute of Technology
Post Graduate Diploma - Interactive Media
University College Cork
Higher Diploma - Television Production
Waterford Institute of Technology
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