Richard Cannon
North Hollywood,CA
Summary
Creative Content Creator & Video Editor with 12+ years of experience producing social-first, viral, and cinematic content. Skilled in UGC-style storytelling, trend adaptation, and multi-platform audience growth with a proven track record of high-engagement performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Content Creator
American Black Film Festival
02.2023 - 12.2025
- Captured & edited festival coverage, BTS, interviews & reels.
- Produced high-engagement vertical content for socials.
- Developed engaging content for social media platforms to increase audience interaction.
- Collaborated with production teams to ensure cohesive storytelling throughout projects.
Content Creator/Editor
Freelance Creator
Los Angeles, California
02.2018 - Current
- Produced viral edits & ads for brands & creators.
- Contributed to a campaign generating 500M+ views.
Video Editor
FlashyStudios
01.2023 - Current
- Edit cinematic + short-form content for TikTok, IG Reels, FB Reels, Snapchat.
- Produce montage reels and creator-style videos.
- Collaborate on trending concepts & campaign ideas.
Video Editor
Times10 Ad Agency
Los Angeles, California
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Edited branded content, commercials, and UGC-style ads.
- Supported campaign launches with fast-turnaround edits.
- Collaborated with production teams to align video edits with project objectives and deadlines.
- Edited video content for various platforms, ensuring high visual quality and engaging storytelling.
- Edited and assembled video content for diverse projects, ensuring high-quality visual storytelling.
Education
B.A. - Communications
North Carolina A&T; State University
12-2015
Skills
- Social-first content
- Viral editing
- UGC creation
- Cinematic video
- Motion graphics
- Color grading
- Premiere
- FCP
- Resolve
- Adobe creative suite
- Influencer collaboration
Timeline
Content Creator
American Black Film Festival
02.2023 - 12.2025
Video Editor
FlashyStudios
01.2023 - Current
Video Editor
Times10 Ad Agency
01.2023 - 01.2023
Content Creator/Editor
Freelance Creator
02.2018 - Current
B.A. - Communications
North Carolina A&T; State University
Platforms
- TikTok: 500k+
- Instagram: 40k+
- Facebook: 40k+