Simon Stokes

I've been a video editor for about 15 years. I spent 12 years in my last job, as lead editor at a boutique creative agency, producing video content for customers ranging from charities and schools to international blue-chip companies, including Microsoft, World Animal Protection, British Heart Foundation, Lotus F1, and Virgin Atlantic. I am very used to juggling multiple projects with challenging deadlines, whilst always maintaining high quality standards.

The majority of the work I've produced has been for online distribution (ie YouTube, company websites, etc), but I have experience creating video content for social channels, events, and television. I've made all kinds of content, including case studies, roundtable interviews, social clips, and scripted pieces. I have worked in Premiere for most of my career, I'm also comfortable using other apps in the Adobe suite including After Effects, PhotoShop and Audition.

A video editing specialist with over 15 years industry experience in production and post-production, enthusiastic and collaborative by nature, with a passion for visual storytelling, creating varied and engaging work for the public sector, charities, SMEs and international blue-chip companies.

Proven creative, experienced in developing projects from concept to final product. Has delivered hundreds of high-quality videos and other assets that both engage the audience and support the aims of clients. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to direct and motivate others to develop and excel.

Collaborative by nature, able to identify the skills and interests of colleagues and employ them for maximum effect. Monitors new and emerging format and style trends, as well as developments in post-production applications, and strives to maintain and build upon skillset.

MA (hons) Degree, Scriptwriting (Screen and Radio) (Distinction)

BA (hons) Degree, Film and Television Studies (2:1)