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Video Editor for AI, tech, and entertainment. Vertical Video patents. 70M+ views. Vertical + short-form expert.
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70 Million + Views
Vertical Video Standards + Workflows at Snap
2 U.S. Video Patents
“JJ is a sharp, thoughtful editor who can always find the right story no matter how much or what footage you throw at him, he just makes the work better.”
- Bill Bergen Creative Director
Crunchy Roll
Joseph J Paredes
RESUME
Freelance Senior Video Editor | 2025 – Present
• Currently taking on freelance projects after years as Lead Senior Editor at Snap Inc. (2x U.S. video patents).
• Delivering sizzle reels, highlight reels, instructional videos, and AI-assisted edits.
Video Editor | Panjaya | Q4 2024 – July 2025
• Edited Panjaya Show Reel, RealFace AI Reel, TED Talk highlights.
• Managed multilingual translation + vertical conversion for global clients.
Video Editor | Crunchyroll | Q2 2024 – Q3 2024
• Edited 360° Solo Leveling Dome Experience, showcased to 30K+ expo visitors.
• Produced multi-screen displays for Anime Expo and fan conventions.
• Edited recap sizzle reel for Jujutsu Kaisen interactive booth, documenting fan experience and award submission.
Video Editor | Seven Bucks Productions | Q4 2023 – Q1 2024
• Cut two-part series for Dwayne Johnson’s Instagram, reaching millions.
• Edited highlight reels and social-first promos for branded campaigns.
Senior Editor | Snap Inc. | 2017 – 2023
• Defined mobile-first video standards, writing best practices adopted industry-wide
• Developed vertical conversion best practices that Snap's product team used to build automated tools
• Trusted technical lead, mentoring junior editors while ensuring senior stakeholder confidence
• Edited sizzles, comedy, drama, how-tos; managed workflows for vertical conversion
• Holder of 2 U.S. video patents for vertical video editing innovation
• Navigated complex stakeholder dynamics while maintaining technical excellence
Video Editor | CureShank | 2021 – 2022
• Edited campaign videos for CureShank, nonprofit supporting children with Philip MacDermid Syndrome
• Raised over $2 million in just 4 days to support research, family services, and community outreach
• Work focused on emotional storytelling to drive awareness and donor action
Video Editor | Dimension 20 (Dropout/CollegeHumor) | 2020
• Edited the Neverafter Title Sequence for Dimension 20 on Dropout
• Part of one of Dropout's top-3 most-watched shows
• Work supports series with large, dedicated fan base and consistently high viewership
Video Editor | The Emmy Awards | 2018
• Edited the In Memoriam video package, presented live by Tina Fey
• Seen by over 10 million viewers on NBC and millions more online
• Covered by high-profile outlets: The Hollywood Reporter, New York Times, USA Today, Variety, People, MSN, Deadline, EW, Comicbook.com, CBS News, Bravo, IMDB, Pop Sugar, Refinery 29, Vox, Yahoo, Vanity Fair, LA Times, BBC, Forbes, and more
• Helped deliver one of the show's most widely discussed segments
Senior Editor, Special Formats | mitu Network | 2016 – 2017
• Led 'mitu experimental' division, focused on creative storytelling for Snap + FB Live.
• Directed Snapchat handle and Instagram Live activations.
• Edited show reels, web content, and music content.
Video Editor | Snap Inc. | 2015 – 2016
• Supported early vertical-first content during Snap’s growth phase.
• Created pitch decks, edited reels across genres, and consulted on post workflows.
• Helped shape internal studio systems and standards for mobile-first video.
Colorist & Finish Editor | Trailer Park Inc. | 2013 – 2015
• Graded and delivered trailers and Blu-ray features for The Hobbit trilogy.
• Provided finishing and color work for Nickelodeon, Disney, and Lionsgate projects.
• Ensured technical accuracy in codecs, compression, and delivery for theatrical/home release.
Finish Editor | Cimarron Group | 2010 – 2013
• Provided finishing, color correction, and delivery on trailers and TV spots for major campaigns.
• Collaborated with producers and creative teams to ensure technical accuracy across formats.
• Supported campaigns for theatrical releases and home entertainment marketing.
Freelance / Contract Video Editor | Various Studios | Pre-2013
• Delivered finishing and trailer work for major studios including Disney, Lionsgate, Paramount, and Warner Bros.
• Edited and supported campaigns for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Hercules, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Divergent.
• Additional work for Pantelion Films, PBS, and NuvoTV across documentary, branded, and entertainment content.
SKILLS
Video Editing
Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X, InShot, Runway ML.
Design & Motion Graphics
After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Midjourney, Mocha Pro.
Post-Production Expertise
Finishing, Color Grading, Beauty Work / Retouching, Motion Graphics, Sound Design, Codecs, Compression & Delivery
Formats & Storytelling
Sizzle Reels, Highlight Reels, Vertical Video, Short-Form Content, Instructional Videos, Event / Trade Show Multi-Screen Displays, 360° Video, Social Media Video
AI & Workflow
AI-Assisted Editing, LLM Workflows, Vertical Conversion, Multi-lingual Translation, Project Management, Collaborative Post-Production
Professional Strengths
Storytelling, Creative Direction, Team Collaboration, Cross-functional Communication, Bilingual: English & Spanish