Tristin Dotson
Los Angeles,
Summary
Hello, I am a creative and detail-oriented Video Editor with experience producing 200+ short-form and long-form videos across podcasts, branded campaigns, founder storytelling, social media, and direct-response advertising. I pride myself in my ability to create retention-focused content through strong pacing, emotional storytelling, sound design, motion graphics, and platform-native editing styles. I am experienced working with creators, agencies, startups, and nonprofit organizations while maintaining fast turnaround times and collaborative workflows. I look forward to helping transform meaningful concepts into powerful visual stories that genuinely connect with people.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Video Editor & Brand Content Specialist
Time For Change LA
Los Angeles, CA
05.2026 - Current
- Produced and edited short-form social media content for TikTok and Instagram centered around nonprofit outreach and community impact.
- Helped grow the organization’s social media presence to 600+ followers within only one week through emotionally driven storytelling and platform-optimized editing.
- Created engaging recap videos, outreach highlights, and branded social content focused on audience connection and awareness.
- Managed content pacing, captions, music selection, and storytelling to maximize engagement and shareability.
Creative Video Editor
24 Seven Talent (Contract Projects)
Santa Monica, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Produced 75+ digital-first videos for lifestyle, wellness, fashion, and eCommerce brands.
- Edited founder-led content, UGC-style ads, podcasts, and short-form campaigns optimized for social media performance.
- Applied color grading, sound design, transitions, and text animation to elevate content quality and retention.
- Adapted editing styles across luxury branding, direct-response advertising, and creator-focused storytelling.
Video Editor & Creative Strategist
Upwork
Los Angeles, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Edited 200+ high-performing short-form and long-form videos for brands, creators, startups, and media companies across YouTube, Instagram Reels, TikTok, Meta Ads, and LinkedIn.
- Developed retention-focused edits utilizing hooks, captions, sound design, pacing, and platform-native formatting, contributing to multiple videos surpassing 100K+ views organically.
- Collaborated directly with 15+ founders and creative teams to improve creative direction, ad performance, and overall visual identity.
- Produced content ranging from founder storytelling and luxury lifestyle branding to direct-response ad creatives and documentary-style edits.
- Created AI-assisted video workflows utilizing tools such as HeyGen, ElevenLabs, and generative AI pipelines to improve efficiency and scalability.
- Maintained 24–48 hour turnaround times across high-volume client workloads while delivering polished edits and consistent communication.
Video Editor
Ball In The Family
Los Angeles, CA
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Edited personality-driven and emotionally focused content designed for high audience retention and social engagement.
- Enhanced viewer retention through pacing, conversational flow, multi-camera editing, music integration, and emotional storytelling.
- Selected impactful moments from extended recordings to improve audience engagement and overall watch time.
- Repurposed podcast content into short-form social clips optimized for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
Video Editor & Motion Designer
Golin
Culver City, CA
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Edited branded short-form campaigns and digital media content for social and commercial distribution.
- Collaborated with creative directors and producers on visual storytelling, motion graphics, and campaign execution.
- Managed 5+ concurrent projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and agency-level quality standards.
- Utilized Premiere Pro and After Effects to create polished branded content with clean motion and strong pacing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Digital Filmmaking / Video Production
Los Angeles Film School
Los Angeles01-2022
Skills
- Adobe premiere pro
- Color grading expertise
- Sound editing
- Motion graphics design
Websites
Interests
Anime and cinematic storytelling, psychology and human behavior, AI tools and emerging media workflows, fitness/wellness content, and creating content around streaming, podcasts, and nonprofit projects
Timeline
Video Editor & Brand Content Specialist
Time For Change LA
05.2026 - Current
Video Editor
Ball In The Family
01.2025 - 01.2026
Creative Video Editor
24 Seven Talent (Contract Projects)
01.2023 - Current
Video Editor & Creative Strategist
Upwork
01.2023 - Current
Video Editor & Motion Designer
Golin
01.2023 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Digital Filmmaking / Video Production
Los Angeles Film School