Riley Gentile
Imperial
Summary
Driven by a lifelong obsession with film, I'm an aspiring trailer editor with a passion for visual storytelling. My goal is to create engaging and emotionally compelling previews that have the power to captivate an audience. I am very eager to spread my wings in this field of work as well as bring my own form of creativity, attention to detail, passion and expertise to the art of visual storytelling and promotional material.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Video Editor
In the Know Pittsburgh - WPXI
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with producers to align editing direction with project goals and narratives.
- Utilized Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects for dynamic video enhancements and effects.
- Maintained organized digital assets, streamlining workflow efficiency for the editing team.
- Monitored industry trends to incorporate innovative editing styles into news storytelling strategies.
- Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
- Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects.
- Conceived, crafted and executed dynamic video edits to captivate target audiences and accomplish project objectives.
- Edited and assembled video content for news segments, ensuring high-quality final products.
- Implemented feedback from senior editors to refine editing techniques and improve overall output quality.
- Edited together video, audio still imagery and motion graphics for creative and informational multimedia projects.
- Maintained organized digital archives of raw footage, final edits, and other assets for easy access and retrieval.
- Enhanced video quality by applying color correction, grading, and special effects techniques.
- Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
- Improved client satisfaction by delivering visually engaging content tailored to their specific needs and preferences.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, meeting strict deadlines while maintaining high-quality results.
Warehouse Worker
The Pavillion at Star Lake
Burgettstown, PA
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks for efficient material handling.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline order fulfillment processes.
- Implemented organizational improvements to enhance workspace efficiency.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 70 pounds.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Digital Cinematography
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL03-2026
High School Diploma -
West Allegheny High School
Imperial, PA05-2022
Skills
- Adobe Pemiere Pro
- Adobe Photoshop
- Filmora
- Canva
- Color grading expertise
- Sound editing
- Motion graphics design
- Graphic design
- Audio-to-video synchronization
- Multi-camera editing
- Content production
- Post-production management
- Audio mixing and mastering
- Creative storytelling
- Pre-production planning
- Client communication
- Adobe creative cloud
- Multicamera editing
- File management
- Creative collaboration
- Project organization
- Advanced editing techniques
- Deadline adherence
- Promotional video
- Trailer Editing
Timeline
Video Editor
In the Know Pittsburgh - WPXI
09.2023 - Current
Warehouse Worker
The Pavillion at Star Lake
05.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelors of Science - Digital Cinematography
Full Sail University
High School Diploma -
West Allegheny High School