Experience

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  Ruckus Media NZ

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Offline Editor - You've Been Scammed By Nigel Latta

    • Mar 2023 - Jun 2023
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    On this television documentary series, I served as Offline Editor for episode 1 and episode 3. Working remotely with the director, we wove together owned footage, stock footage and archive footage to create a compelling and informative show.

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  South Pacific Pictures Ltd

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Offline Editor - Sort Your Life Out NZ

    • Mar 2022 - Jun 2022
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Sort Your Life Out NZ is a reality TV series based around decluttering people’s homes. Success in this editing role depended on creating emotional moments, a sense of fun and pace, but also a sense of resolution at the end. I edited 2 of the 8 episodes.

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  RUCKUS MEDIA NZ

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Offline Editor - Patrick Gower on Booze

    • Nov 2021 - Jan 2022
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    The “Patrick Gower” documentary series is one of the highest rating shows on New Zealand television. Working with director Justin Hawkes, we crafted a personal, but informative journey about alcohol use in New Zealand. ‘On Booze’ received an overwhelmingly positive public reception. This was my second time editing on the series.

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  The Workroom

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Offline Editor

    • Jul 2021 - Oct 2021
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Les Mills On Demand workouts are enjoyed by over 6 million people each week. Shot with 12+ cameras, editing these workouts required large amounts of multi-cam use, making sure to show the best angle for instructional purposes, whilst keeping a sense of intensity and pace. I’ve cut over 20 workouts to date.

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  RUCKUS MEDIA NZ

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Offline Editor - Patrick Gower on P

    • Feb 2021 - May 2021
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    This was my first venture into documentary editing. The Patrick Gower series has a very distinct style, mixing hard hitting journalism punctuated with humourous moments, so my editing had to compliment this dynamic. ‘On P’ rated incredibly well with audiences and I learned a huge amount in editing process.

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  South Pacific Pictures Ltd

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Offline Editor - Travel Guides NZ

    • Oct 2020 - Feb 2021
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Travel Guides is a globally succsessful reality television format mixing spectacular travel experiences with fun and outright chaos. I served as one of the two offline editors, cutting 6 episodes in total.

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  Xero

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Freelance Video Editor

    • Jul 2020 - Oct 2020
    • Auckland, New Zealand

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  RUCKUS MEDIA NZ

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Offline Editor - Survive the 80s

    • Apr 2020 - Jun 2020
    • Auckland, New Zealand

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  Contracted to Dancing With the Stars NZ

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Senior Offline Editor - Dancing With The Stars NZ

    • Apr 2019 - Jul 2019
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Dancing With The Stars NZ achieved massive ratings in the New Zealand market. As a senior editor I cut 4 video packages per week from raw footage, all the way through to final approval. I was also responsible for checking and tweaking all VTs before sending for approval.

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  MediaWorks NZ

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Senior Creative Producer

    • Mar 2018 - Aug 2018
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    In this highly creative role I lead the production of video promotions for numerous prime-time shows. Pitching concepts, writing, directing and editing were all required in this demanding position. It was a 6 month contract which lead into further freelance work.

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  Imagination TV

  • Editor

    • Jun 2017 - Nov 2017

    Home Made was a brand new reality TV renovation format. I was the lead editor for the first series, cutting the first ever episode and 5 others. Home Made was a ratings success and gained a second season.

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  Seven Productions

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Editor

    • Mar 2017 - May 2017
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    For My Kitchen Rules NZ Season 3, I cut 2x44 minute episodes from raw footage to final approval. I also returned to help out on Season 4(part time). Success in this role was all about cutting to a very strict format while creating drama and suspense.

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  Matchbox Pictures Pty Ltd

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Assistant Editor

    • May 2016 - Oct 2016
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    In this highly demanding role I assisted 6 editors in the production of the TV series, Real Housewives Of Auckland, Ingesting, syncing and block-cutting footage for 10 episodes. I also created episode teases and recaps for the entire series.

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  MediaWorks NZ

  • New Zealand
  • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Creative Producer - Current Affairs

    • Nov 2013 - May 2016

    A fast paced, high pressure role. I was tasked with creating daily and weekly promos for New Zealand‘s leading current affairs show, Campbell Live. Each day turning story footage into compelling video advertisements.

  • On-Air Promotions Producer

    • Dec 2011 - Nov 2013

    This role was all about creating compelling promos for content across Mediaworks‘ on-air channels. Success in this job meant thinking creatively, working to a brief, sharp writing, editing and directing skills.

  • On-Air Promotions Assistant

    • Sep 2009 - Nov 2011