Lewis Peters

Video Editor with 12+ years' experience across documentary, editorial and social video, combining strong narrative storytelling with fast, high-quality post-production workflows. Experienced in shaping long-form and interview-led content, sourcing archive material, and crafting engaging visual narratives for digital audiences. Experienced working to tight deadlines, reacting to trends and delivering high-quality video at scale.

Advanced in Adobe Premiere Pro with working knowledge of After Effects, Photoshop and audio editing.

Content Creator | Social Media Manager at PuttOUT Ltd (2021-08 – 2026-04)

• Owned and delivered end-to-end production and editing of high-volume, platform-native video content designed to drive engagement, retention, and maximise watch time
• Edited scroll-stopping short-form video across multiple formats (9:16, 1:1, 16:9), applying platform-specific editing techniques to maximise retention and engagement
• Edited high-impact clips from longer-form content, identifying key moments and shaping them into engaging, shareable short-form assets optimised for social platforms
• Crafted strong hooks and attention-grabbing openings, with a focus on pacing, retention, and watch time optimisation
• Produced subtitles and captions for short-form video, ensuring accessibility and optimisation for sound-off viewing
• Identified and reacted to trends, producing timely and culturally relevant content aligned with platform behaviour and audience interests
• Collaborated with marketing and publishing teams to develop video-first concepts, ensuring a consistent pipeline of engaging, narrative-led content
• Used performance data and platform insights to inform editing decisions, pacing, and storytelling approach
• Planned and executed shoot days including scripting, storyboarding, and shot planning, ensuring efficient production workflows
• Filmed high-quality video content using a range of camera, lighting, and audio setups tailored for digital platforms
• Created paid and organic video assets, including variations for A/B testing and performance optimisation
• Maintained high creative standards while delivering work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced content environment
• Managed and organised video assets, ensuring correct storage, naming conventions, and accessibility across internal systems
• Stayed up to date with platform trends, editing techniques, and emerging tools to continuously improve workflow and output

Content Creator | Social Media Manager at We Are Carve (2019-08 – 2021-08)

• Produced and edited video content for multiple brands, delivering platform-specific edits for Instagram, Facebook and emerging video-first platforms
• Worked closely with creative and account teams to develop video-led campaigns designed to drive engagement, reach and conversions
• Produced accurate subtitles and captions for social and branded content, including compositing BSL interpreters filmed on green screen to ensure accessibility and inclusivity
• Edited a wide range of content including short-form social videos, case studies, digital ads and branded content
• Adapted and repurposed video assets across formats and platforms, ensuring each edit was optimised for its intended audience and channel
• Identified and reacted to trends, producing timely and culturally relevant content aligned with platform behaviour and audience interests
• Collaborated with marketing and publishing teams to develop video-first concepts, ensuring a consistent pipeline of engaging, narrative-led content
• Used performance data and platform insights to inform editing decisions, pacing, and storytelling approach
• Planned and executed shoot days including scripting, storyboarding, and shot planning, ensuring efficient production workflows
• Filmed high-quality video content using a range of camera, lighting, and audio setups tailored for digital platforms
• Created paid and organic video assets, including variations for A/B testing and performance optimisation
• Maintained high creative standards while delivering work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced content environment
• Managed and organised video assets, ensuring correct storage, naming conventions, and accessibility across internal systems
• Stayed up to date with platform trends, editing techniques, and emerging tools to continuously improve workflow and output

Videographer | Video Editor at Gay Star News (2016-02 – 2019-07)

• Worked within a fast-paced digital newsroom to produce and edit editorial video content covering news, interviews and feature stories
• Handled sensitive real-world topics with strong editorial judgement and factual accuracy
• Edited video content with a focus on clear storytelling, accuracy and audience engagement, often working to tight editorial deadlines
• Edited and cleaned dialogue audio to ensure clarity and consistency across video content
• Built reusable edit and motion graphic templates to streamline production across recurring content formats
• Produced short-form video cut-downs from longer content to support social distribution and breaking news coverage
• Filmed interviews and on-location content, adapting quickly to changing production requirements
• Produced reactive, news-style and trend-led video content aligned with real-time audience interest
• Collaborated with editorial and broadcast teams to develop original video content aligned with news priorities and audience interests
• Ingested, logged and organised media efficiently to support rapid turnaround workflows
• Ensured all video output adhered to media law, editorial standards and publishing guidelines
• Created production plans and call sheets to support efficient shoot execution in time-sensitive environments

Video Editor | Motion Graphics Designer at Carve Productions (2012-11 – 2016-01)

• Edited a wide range of video content including branded videos, case studies, showreels and digital campaigns
• Designed and implemented motion graphics to enhance storytelling and visual identity across projects
• Supported creative development through scripting, storyboarding and concept ideation
• Assisted on production shoots, contributing to filming and on-set requirements
• Collaborated with internal teams and clients to deliver content aligned with creative briefs and brand guidelines
• Developed a strong foundation in post-production workflows, pacing and narrative structure

DipHE/BA Hons in Video Production and Film Studies – University of West London (2010-05)