Riley McCartney
Video Editor, Camera Operator, Live Production
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About
Screen media professional with experience across video editing, camera operation, live production and sports media content. Skilled in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve and professional post-production, with hands-on experience in documentary television, filming, livestreaming and multi-camera productions.
Experience working with production companies including Wildbear Entertainment, NEP, Streamout, DoubleTake Sports and SpaceQuake Sports. Creator of an AFL-focused YouTube channel with over 19,000 subscribers, producing video essays, livestreams and long-form sports content for a large online audience. Technically capable, physically fit and highly adaptable, with additional experience in production rigging, onsite operations and carpentry. Based in Canberra.
Experience
Online Editor | Edit Assistant at Wildbear Entertainment (2024-01 – Present)
- Assisted with professional television and documentary post-production workflows.
- Worked extensively in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve and AVID environments.
- Contributed to documentary colourisation and online editing projects, including feature documentary Under a Bamboo Sky.
- Collaborated with editors and producers to deliver broadcast-ready content to industry standards.
- Developed strong understanding of professional post-production pipelines, media management and delivery workflows.
Editor | Camera | Production Assistant at Freelance (2023-01 – Present)
Clients: Good Shout, Streamout, SpaceQuake Sports, Beyond the Box, NEP, DoubleTake Sports.
- Video content for corporate, sporting and live productions.
- Operated handheld, tripod and multi-camera setups for events, interviews and livestreams.
- Assisted with live production workflows including rigging, cable management, video/audio feeds and onsite troubleshooting.
- Supported production teams with lighting, set dressing, equipment setup and pack down.
- Worked across fast-paced live, sporting and broadcast production environments.
Apprentice Carpenter at Apprentice Carpenter (2020-01 – 2022-12)
- Developed strong practical skills in teamwork, communication, time management and onsite safety.
- Worked in physically demanding team environments requiring reliability, problem-solving and attention to detail.
- Gained experience using tools, reading plans and working collaboratively under deadlines.
Education
Diploma in Screen and Media – CIT
