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Since 2005, I have been working as a professional video editor with a focus on television and documentary storytelling. I learned my craft in a daily production environment: under time pressure, with clear dramaturgy, and high quality standards.
I don't just cut images – I tell stories. My daily work includes:
Through my many years of experience, I work very independently, structured, and responsibly. I contribute editorially, recognize arcs of tension, and quickly find the essence of a story even in extensive material.
In addition to my professional experience, I bring a fine sense for timing, emotion, and authenticity. As an editor in the TV environment, I am used to working both in a team and independently – reliably, efficiently, and solution-oriented.
I am open to:
If you are looking for an experienced editor who not only technically implements content cleanly but also strengthens it dramaturgically, I look forward to your inquiry.
German
Native or bilingual
English
Conversational
Spanish
Conversational
Portuguese
Conversational
Can work on-site
Köln (up to 50km)
Experience
- WDREditorFILM AND AVJanuary 2024 - Today (2 years and 5 months)Köln, GermanyI regularly edit contributions for WDR's Lokalzeit Köln.The focus is on current regional topics – from political developments and city events to social stories. I am involved in the entire editing process: from reviewing and structuring the raw material to dramaturgical design and delivery ready for broadcast.Tasks include, but are not limited to:*Independent editing of news and magazine contributions*Dramaturgical preparation of regional stories*Selection of concise soundbites*Post-dubbing and music selection*Fine cut & image design*Technical finalization for broadcastThrough my experience in the daily news environment, I work efficiently, reliably, and with a high degree of editorial understanding – even under tight deadlines.
- RTL Deutschland GmbHVideo EditorFILM AND AVOctober 2011 - Today (14 years and 8 months)Köln, GermanySince 2011, I have been working as a video editor in the news, magazine, and infotainment sectors for RTL Deutschland. My focus is on daily editing – under high time pressure, with clear dramaturgy, and broadcast-ready precision.I regularly work on news and magazine formats for RTL, VOX, and ntv and am proficient in handling complex topics.Formats include, but are not limited to:*VOX News*Nachtjournal*RTL Aktuell*Extra*Explosiv – Das Magazin*Exclusiv – Das Star-Magazin*Exclusiv Weekend*Prominent!*Gala*Punkt 12*Punkt 6/7/8*ntv International Report*ntv Certificates*Weekly RAP Review*Interview productions for Ad AllianceArea of responsibility:*Independent dramaturgical editing*Editorial contribution and structuring of complex content*Selection of concise soundbites*Post-dubbing & broadcast sound mixing*Musical accentuation*Color grading*Broadcast-ready delivery including technical finalization
- VOXEditorFILM AND AVSeptember 2011 - Today (14 years and 9 months)Köln, GermanyRegular work as a video editor for VOX, particularly in the late news and tabloid/magazine sectors. This includes editorial editing, dramaturgical structuring, soundbite integration, post-dubbing, and broadcast-ready production of TV contributions and magazine segments.Examples from my work at VOX:*Editing for the VOX late news broadcast*Contribution to the tabloid magazine "Prominent!"
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Education
- Bachelor of ArtsCologne University of Applied Sciences - Design Department2013Intergated Design
- Media Designer for Image and SoundTertia Training and Consulting2005