About
Adriel is
many things, but for the sake of brevity, he’s a New York-based video editor and digital creative with over a decade of professional experience. In addition to editing, Adriel writes, directs, produces, and self-publishes independent gaming zines.
Work History
Freelance Editor, Skillshare (2024 - Present)
• Transformed Skillshare course videos into engaging monthly YouTube content for brand marketing, ensuring alignment with brand messaging.
• Supported the Skillshare Creative Studio by adapting and reformatting videos for optimized performance across various social media platforms.
Freelance Editor, HelloFresh (2020 - Present)
• Crafted, updated, and refined video content for web, social media, and television, adhering to brand and platform-specific guidelines.
• Consistently met tight deadlines, delivering high-quality edits with quick turnarounds for promotional and marketing campaigns.
Co-Editor, Time’s Up (2021 - 2022)
• Collaborated closely with a Co-Editor to shape the feature film "Time’s Up" by Dark Sky Films from assembly to final cut.
• Maintained open communication with the director and producers, incorporating feedback to refine each version until the project was complete.
Contract Editor, LIVD+ Produced (2019 - Present)
• Edited video content for premier brands, including Microsoft and Philips, ensuring strict compliance with brand guidelines.
• Traveled frequently—both domestically and internationally—to execute on-site edits for tradeshows, conventions, and live events, delivering immediate results.
• Worked directly with clients and producers to gather feedback and implement revisions in real time.
Senior Editor, edgefactory (2014 - 2018)
• Partnered with creative and administrative teams to produce compelling, story-driven projects that resonated with clients.
• Traveled domestically and abroad, providing on-site editing services with rapid turnaround times for various clients and projects.
• Streamlined post-production workflows by coordinating closely with producers, production manager, and editing team to ensure timely project completion.
Production Intern, PBS (2013 - 2014)
• Edited segments for "Artisodes," a weekly program highlighting local artists on PBS member stations.
• Operated cameras for both studio and field shoots, contributing to the technical and creative aspects of production.
• Independently conceptualized, produced, filmed, and edited a broadcast segment on a topic of personal choice, showcasing initiative and vision.