My life has been changed by Alex Hormozi. I want to be the greatest video editor you’ve ever worked with.

Please watch the 5 min video below to help you decide if I’m worth further investigating.

(It was made just for you).

How I stack up against your job posting:

Deep understanding of the YouTube space – storytelling, pacing, and strategy: YouTube is BY FAR my favorite platform to create content for.

Versatility with multiple video formats (talking head, vlog) - CHECK. I’ve cut everything from feature lengths docs to high-end 5sec #SHORTS.

Strong motion graphics background - CHECK. I’m a very strong motion designer.

Experience with sound design and leveling - 100% yes. I actually got my start in audio.

Strong written and verbal communication skills – highly preferable - Obvi… Is obvi a word???

Proven success on YouTube as the editor for a growing channel - Check. (See BuildWitt

Speed and clarity in communication (primarily in Slack) - Slack is one of my most used apps

Willing to work in a fast-paced environment with an openness to change - Bring it.

4+ years of relevant experience in YouTube video production - And more…

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My work:

YouTube >

Their Cut

I worked with Aaron Witt on his content for almost a year, along with a few other editors. His channel had 12k subs when I started, he’s now just over 200k.

Favorite Overall >

R+CO:

I did everything start to finish for Orrey Lamp, and did only the post for R+Co

Documentary/Trailer >

I did everything, start to finish for both of these.

Narrative/Commercial >

I did everything, start to finish for both of these.

Social >

I did everything, start to finish for both of these.

Graphics >

I did everything, start to finish for both of these.

Resume

JASON CALHOUN

Phone: (530) 409-3291 | Email: hello@jasoncalhoun.net | jasoncalhoun.net

AWARDS:

Best Editing - Nice Filmmaker Festival 2018 (I Am The White Tiger)
Editing Excellence Winner - Videography Awards 2014 (Louis Zamperini Tribute) Best Picture - Global Cinema Film Festival of Boston 2016 (Stopping Traffic) Official Selection - Show Me Justice Film Festival 2016 (Stopping Traffic)
Winner - Accolade Global Film Competition 2015 (Old Love)
Official Selection - San Diego International Film Festival 2014 (Memorial Day)

WORK TIMELINE:

Oct 2015 - Current

Co-Founder // Prod & Post Operations Director

In October 2015, I launched So Long Saturn; a video production company. My role is on the prod + post side, basically everything from concept to final delivery. I’ve produced work for Facebook, Adidas, Coco Cola, Amy Jo Martin, Intel, R+Co, and many others. I’ve also edited 3 award winning feature length documentary films, and produced my own award winning documentary from scratch. Our bread and butter work falls primarily into social media content creation, promotional ads, and story driven launch videos. Story is our number one focus, it all starts and end with a well told story.

2013 - 2015
Eastlake - San Diego, Ca.
Video Content Director
Eastlake was such a great experience. While there, I oversaw all in-house video/film projects from pre-prod to final delivery. I was both on the creation side, shooting and editing myself, as well as overseeing a production and post-production team of 7. The majority of what we created were short docs. I also worked with a volunteer team of around 75 people, training, motivating, and adding sarcasm whenever I could. Beyond this, I directed the online campus. I hosted, oversaw, and lead everything online campus related, including social media, marketing, and content creation. On average the online campus reached 10,000 - 15,000 highly engaged people, weekly, through content distributed in both live and pre-produced formats.

2008 - 2013
Bayside - Granite Bay, Ca.
Video Director
Bayside was honestly a crazy time, filled with unbelievable deadlines, pressure, but amazing projects as well. As the video director, I lead a full-time production staff of 9, and a volunteer team of over 100. I also created content myself, working both behind the camera, and the computer. I also lead training series, recruited new volunteers, and worked with various departments to produce all in-house video content creation. I worked closely with the production and creative teams to produce 8 weekly weekend services. Outside of our regular weekly work-load, my team created incredible content for 3 national conferences annually, a kids summer camp for over 15,000 kids, television
content, and a Christmas event that reached 50,000 attenders.

2004 - 2008
EMF Broadcasting - Rocklin, Ca.
Video Producer
EMF is a media organization, but when I worked there 98% of their media was radio... I was hired to help them build a video/film department from scratch. Their goal was to begin growing in other areas of media; film and online digital content was one of them. My role was to develop a content strategy, build gear inventory, create studio spaces, hire a team, and explore ways to use film as another media outlet for them. Beyond this I created content myself, everything from initial idea, to final delivery.

ON THE PERSONAL SIDE:

I have a wife + 3 kids (Erica, Malaki, and Zealand). I'm a Northern-California native, but recently moved to Tennessee with my family. I loved California, but we’re so excited to now be in Tennessee. To me, the landscapes we surround ourselves with play a massive role in how we see the world. I’m sarcastic, and like to enjoy my work. I used to race Mountain Bikes, and actually ranked 3rd Nationally before getting married, which is when I traded in my biking body for my current home-made baked goods physique :) My wife is a baking wizard.