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CEE CEE JOHNSTON

cejohnston26@gmail.com

Professional Experience

Freelance Video Editor, NBCUniversal

April 2026 - Present

  • Utilize Premiere Pro and After Effects to create :15 and :30 linear and social spots for external clients, incorporating motion graphics, color grading, and audio mixing
  • Collaborate with creative directors, voiceover talent, and sales/marketing teams throughout post-production, implementing feedback and managing projects from concept through final delivery in a fast-paced environment
LXTV/Skycastle Intern, NBCUniversal

June 2025 - April 2026

  • Produced and edited 20+ linear, digital, and social spots for external clients, and contributed as an assistant editor on NBCUniversal shows such as George to the Rescue, Open House NYC, and Extra Mile Club
  • Edited multi-platform social and digital content that generated over 10 million interactions across Instagram and YouTube
  • Assisted producers with pre-production and talent booking for 10+ shoots, while serving as a PA and additional camera operator for social content
Video Editing Intern, Splicer Films

January 2025 - May 2025

  • Edited 50+ trailers and Reels for platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram
  • Logged footage and created captions, credits, and other finishing elements to streamline post-production workflows
  • Led a team of 5 interns to increase stock footage distribution across 3 major licensing platforms, expanding revenue opportunities
Head Shorts Intern, Newport Beach Film Festival

August 2024 - November 2024

  • Created and managed social media content, including graphics, videos, and written posts, promoting 100+ short films to drive festival visibility and contributing to multiple sold-out screenings
  • Led a team of 8 interns and assisted the Director of Short Film Programming, overseeing short film scheduling and overall operations
Production Intern, PBS

October 2024

  • Operated B-cam for PBS at the Newport Beach Film Festival’s Honors event, capturing red carpet highlights, celebrity reactions, and Variety’s Top 10 Actors to Watch
Social Media Intern, Newport Beach Film Festival

May 2024 - November 2024

  • Created Instagram carousels and Reels, contributing to 114% follower growth (33.6K → 71.8K)
  • Worked directly with the Social Media Manager to launch the TikTok account, driving 4M+ interactions in the first 7 months
Live Game Producer, Orange County Riptide

May 2023 - August 2023

  • Managed in-stadium and live streaming production for 30+ home games
  • Directed PA and broadcasters for commercials, announcements, and game advertisements

Education

Chapman University, Dodge College of Film & Media Arts

May 2026 | B.F.A. in Film and Television Production; Editing Emphasis

Skills

  • AVID Media Composer Certified
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • DaVinci Resolve
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