Melissa Henderson

Senior Video Editor driving award-winning social and broadcast campaigns that lift audience engagement and brand visibility. Applies advanced post-production workflows, sound and color expertise, and VFX to reduce turnaround and strengthen narrative clarity. Aims to expand creative programs that deepen brand connection and scale measurable audience growth.

Senior Video Editor at Nike, Adidas, T-Mobile, Amazon, Columbia Sportswear, Minted, Instrument (2004 – Present)

• Led end-to-end video productions for Nike and partners, driving measurable audience growth and stronger brand engagement.
• Collaborated with external agencies to deliver broadcast and online content on schedule while maintaining quality standards.
• Managed social media video campaigns that earned industry recognition and improved cross-platform visibility.
• Implemented advanced editing workflows that shortened post-production timelines and clarified storytelling.
• Directed award-winning social campaigns that boosted audience interaction and strengthened brand perception.
• Conceptualized strategic video initiatives that enhanced brand presence and drove measurable audience growth.
• Introduced innovative video techniques that improved narrative impact and established performance benchmarks for clients.

FREELANCE VIDEO EDITOR at Freelance (2004 – Present)

Provide end-to-end video production and editing services that drive digital marketing initiatives, campaigns, and awareness for high-value brands, products, programs, and projects. Responsibilities include:

• Assembling footage into rough, fine, and final cuts while maintaining professional standards
• Integrating music, dialogue, graphics, visual effects, and sound to enhance video quality
• Implementing revision notes from department leads and project partners
• Performing color correction and sound support as needed
• Quality checking videos and related deliverables
• Tracking time daily, ensuring on-time post-production schedule
• Troubleshooting and proactively communicating any issues that might impact quality or progress

Bachelor of Arts in Cinema – San Francisco State University (1992-09 – 1997-06)