Matt Y

Video Editor

Workhorse Media - Professional Video in DC • Freelance

Jan 2026 - Present • 8 mos

- Edit video content in Adobe Premiere Pro using detailed scene and line breakdowns to ensure projects align with creative direction. - Download, organize, and manage raw footage, graphics, audio, and other project assets to maintain an efficient editing workflow. - Source and incorporate additional stock footage, graphics, and supporting assets when needed to enhance the final edit. - Track project progress and document completed milestones using Notion, ensuring clear visibility throughout the production process. - Collaborate with team members by proactively asking questions and clarifying project requirements to maintain accuracy and consistency. - Manage project files and asset transfers through Dropbox to support organized and reliable collaboration. - Deliver polished video edits on schedule, with most projects completed within one week or less while maintaining quality standards. - Apply attention to pacing, storytelling, and continuity to create engaging, client-focused video content.

Podcast Editor

Comedian Andrew Heaton • Freelance

Nov 2025 - Present • 10 mos

- Collaborate directly with the podcast host, Andrew Heaton, to produce weekly episodes of The Political Orphanage in both audio and video formats - Handle full post-production workflow, including media ingestion, episode assembly, and final delivery (even in tight turnaround timelines) - Enhance viewer retention through dynamic multicam editing between host and guest - Ensure consistent, broadcast-quality audio by mixing and mastering dialogue/assets using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Audition - Improve overall production value by using Adobe Enhance/Podcast for audio clarity and listener experience - Assemble and finalize episodes with branded assets, maintaining a professional and cohesive podcast

Content Editor & Social Media Coordinator

The Modern Rogue • Part time

Jun 2021 - Present • 5 yrs 3 mos

- Manage daily short-form video scheduling across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, while expanding responsibilities to include editing and publishing YouTube Shorts from long-form content using Adobe Premiere Pro. - Independently identify and cut compelling clips from podcasts and other long-form media, optimizing them for vertical viewing with baked-in captions, clean audio, and proper framing. - Regularly review YouTube Analytics to evaluate content performance and adjust posting strategy based on data-driven insights. - Collaborate on long-form projects by editing full-length podcast episodes, handling everything from audio cleanup and color correction to captioning and final delivery. - Certified in Adobe Premiere Pro, with strong capabilities in video editing, audio repair, color grading, and fast, quality-focused turnaround on projects.