I am a skilled freelance offline video editor, with experience across a broad range of genres including non-scripted, factual, entertainment, documentaries, archival clips shows, adverts and branded and social content. I am self-reliant and capable of working autonomously and I enjoy taking initiative in my edits. My style has been descri... Read More

I am a skilled freelance offline video editor, with experience across a broad range of genres including non-scripted, factual, entertainment, documentaries, archival clips shows, adverts and branded and social content. I am self-reliant and capable of working autonomously and I enjoy taking initiative in my edits. My style has been described as cinematic and I really love sourcing music that enhances the emotion of the story we are telling. 

I have over 15 years industry experience, my clients have included Channel 5, BBC, ITN, Disney, and National Geographic. My latest projects were cutting archival history doc 'Royal Births, Marriages and Deaths for Channel 5,  the true crime show 'The Killer at the Crime Scene' for Channel 5, and the children's show 'Reu and Harper's Wonderworld' for Milkshake! at Channel 5, which was nominated for a 2025 Bafta in the Childrens TV Non-Scripted category.  

Previously I spent 4 years in-house at the BBC, editing educational content for broadcast and for online.

I am experienced in fast-turnaround edits whilst always maintaining consistently high standards. I know how to craft beautiful stories that resonate with audiences.  

Highly experienced in working with sensitive content, and condensing hours of interviews down into amazing stories.  I am interested in the use of generative AI as our industry progresses, but also in the legality of the current models.  I strive to keep abreast of this in my work. 

Experienced in using: Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop

Check out examples of my work here: lesleyibbotson.com Read Less