Samantha West Design

Client is a freelance graphic designer looking for non-traditional branding photos for her website. She wanted her visuals to reflect her outdoorsy and colorful personality.

We captured a banner video to use on her website as well as photos and a vertical video to share across her social media marketing channels.

I have been a follower of Katie’s as well as the Creator Club Podcast for close to two years and I feel my skillset as a freelance videographer and small content creator could bring so much value to your team as a video editor. I am passionate about content creation and align with your mission in helping creators build their brand without the stress of video editing.

Please view my video cover letter above and scroll along to see my resume & examples of my work.

Thank you and I look forward to connecting more with the Creatorly Media team!

— Sunny Kim
freelance videographer & content creator

Hi creatorly media!

Sunny Kim
hello@sunnyjeephoto.com | 801-707-5764

Freelance Videographer & Content Creator

Overview:
Creative and detail-oriented video editor with a strong background in editing engaging content for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. Adept at transforming raw footage into engaging and polished content while maintaining the creator’s unique voice and style. Skilled in storytelling, pacing, and visual aesthetics, with a passion for producing high-quality videos that capture audience attention. Can edit in both long-form and short-form content creation, from YouTube videos, podcast videos, to social media clips. Well-versed in Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.

Experience

Independent Video Editor & Content Creator
Sunny Jee Photo / Story of Sunny Jee on YouTube, Instagram, & Tiktok | 2020 - Present

  • Scripted, storyboarded, edited, and produced YouTube videos, optimizing in educational content, storytelling, audience retention, and platform algorithms

  • Can seamlessly incorporate smooth transitions, color grading, and motion graphics to enhance video quality

  • Managed the entire post-production process, including cutting, sound design, music selection, and color correction

  • Collaborated with brands on sponsorships, ensuring customer satisfaction by attentively addressing client needs and focusing on details

Freelance Video Editing & UGC Work
Various Clients | 2024 – Present

  • Provided professional content including video + editing services for brands, entrepreneurs, and creatives, specializing in website and social media-friendly formats

  • Assisted with video scripting, storyboarding, and content strategy to enhance storytelling and maximize brand identity

  • Delivered polished final products on tight deadlines, ensuring brand consistency and client satisfaction

Skills & Expertise

  • Versatile in different editing styles, including tutorial/educational, lifestyle vlogs, and podcasting

  • Can transform raw footage into seamlessly smooth talking portions, conversation, and storytelling

  • Committed to delivering excellence in client experience, collaborating effectively in team settings, and meeting deadlines with precision

  • Video Editing Softwares: Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve

  • Motion Graphics & Animation: Canva, Adobe Express

  • Social Media Content Creation (YouTube, Instagram Reels, TikTok, Shorts)

YouTube
Editing Examples

youtube.com/@storyofsunnyjee/

How-to style video

Key editing points:

  • overall preservation of personality within this informative type of video

  • quick-paced intro with visually relevant b-roll and text

  • graphics/photos to enhance talking points (0:16, 2:04, 13:04)

  • strategic use of music & sound effects (0:09, 0:50)

  • video overlay for demonstration purposes (2:21, 11:37)

Cinematic lifestyle vlog

Key editing points:

  • overall cinematic feel of an inspiring “day in my life” vlog

  • strategic use of music to enhance emotion (3:00, 5:35)

  • use of close-up/detail shots to establish the setting (3:16, 9:10)

  • seamless use of transition shots to establish the next scene (4:01, 8:23)

  • use of real-world sound effects to enhance mood of the scene (4:05-4:16, 4:34)

  • simple cuts, text & music to add humor & personality while maintaining cinematic feel (5:07-5:35, 8:53)

Classic gear guide style video

Key editing points:

  • precise intro, middle, and end to the storyline

  • use of b-roll as a ‘title card’ for the video (:19)

  • seamless transition to the gear guide (0:45)

  • use of b-roll to showcase gear (1:05, 1:57)

  • photos & text to add visuals to talking points (2:52, 3:16)

Cinematic lifestyle vlog

Key editing points:

  • strategic use of music and cuts to create an overall cinematic and inspiring feel

  • eye-catching introductory preview that sets the tone for the vlog

  • seamless use of music to transition the mood (5:58, 4:20)

  • creating narrative while using interesting visuals and sounds (2:27-2:42)

Brand Sponsorship

Key editing points:

  • preserved a ‘conversational’/casual tone through the video, similar to podcast video editing

  • video overlay to show myself and the photo editing software for demonstration (:50)

  • authentically integrated my thoughts through the editing on the “remove stray hair” feature, something the brand requested I spend extra time on (2:54)

  • maintained a playful nature to personality while still keeping the video moving and informative (5:32)

Other video Editing highlights

Repurposing content

I find that a lot of podcasts use clips from their videos to repurpose them into a Reel or YouTube Short.

I pulled a snippet from a talking portion of a long-form YouTube video to create a short-form video. I added supporting visuals to keep it engaging.

Graphics & sound effects

My most recent Reel from my new series on Instagram.

This showcases graphics, sound effects, and interesting text to enhance the inspiration-style video.

Brand sponsorship & client experience

An example of my commitment to client experience - the brand requested 1 revision with having the editing panel of their software visible in the video, something I originally cut out to try to highlight the before and after edits of the photos.

I was able to make the revision and send the deliverable within 24 hours and they were happy with the result.

Lifestyle video editing

Created for a UGC collaboration with a haircare brand, this is an example of lifestyle editing that the brand requested from me to build relatability with their audience and customers.

Because this video is lifestyle-focused, I was subtle with the inclusion of their products. The brand was happy with the creative direction and quick-paced editing.

Masking & storytelling

I used text-masking at the beginning of this video for visual interest. While the remainder of the video has simple cuts, it still supports the narration of the voiceover by using a cinematic-editing style.

Following creative briefs

The same haircare brand requested I do a hair tutorial. During the editing process, I made sure to include short close-up shots of the products, hair washing, etc. to enhance the demonstration of the voice over. They were pleased with the outcome of this video.