Summary

Advanced editor with over 15 years experience editing broadcast television. ● Strong storytelling skills ● Talented with music scoring ● Master skills on Avid, Adobe Premiere, and After Effects ● Great communicator

Credits

1/23 – 4/23

Editor (Adobe Premiere) Court Cam (Season 3)

A&E — TV — Law and Crime Productions
1/23 – 4/23
5/22 – 9/22

Editor (Avid) After The First 48 (Season 17)

A&E — TV — ITV Studios America Details
5/22 – 9/22

Edited 3 Hour Long Eps

12/21 – 1/22

Editor (Avid) Black Ink Crew: Compton (Season 2)

VH1 — TV — Viacom Productions
12/21 – 1/22
10/21 – 12/21

Editor (Avid) Women On Death Row (Season 1)

A&E — TV — Engel Entertainment
10/21 – 12/21
8/21 – 9/21

Editor (Premiere ) Neighborhood Wars (Season 1)

A&E — TV — Jukin Media Inc Details
8/21 – 9/21

With a record number of Americans trading city life for homes in the suburbs, relationships between neighbors are being put to the test. "Neighborhood Wars" takes viewers into the homes and backyards of neighbors across the country with some of the most unexpected and emotionally charged events caught on camera, the series showcases the kindness and conflict between real-life neighbors throughout the US.

7/21 – 9/21

Editor (Avid) The Critical Witness (Season 1)

A&E — TV — Law and Crime Productions Details
7/21 – 9/21

The disappearance of nursing student Holly Bobo remains a mystery for years. Even after a tight-knit group of four men are charged in her abduction and murder, no one knows for sure who killed her and why. Everything changes when one defendant turns a state’s witness. What he reveals on the stand is utterly shocking.

1/21 – 6/21

Editor (Premiere) Taking the Stand (Season 1)

A&E — TV — Law & Crime Productions Details
1/21 – 6/21

"Taking the Stand" tells the story of a crime from the unique lens of the accused as they take the witness stand. Hosted by Dan Abrams, each episode covers everything from first-hand defendant testimony, juxtaposed with rich atmospheric storytelling, to the final verdict. Episodes edited include, Groves Baby Murder, Katie Magbanua Murder for Hire, and Eric Campbell Murder Spree, amongst others.

10/20 – 12/20

Editor (Avid) 90 Day Fiance - Tying the Knot

TLC — TV — Sharp Entertainment Details
10/20 – 12/20

End of Year Special Featuring all the Couple that got married this season on TLC's 90 Day Fiance.

Orgs

  • new york editors collective

Media

  • Living Differently - Kristie Lopez - Female MMA

  • Live PD - Sticks saves youth from gun wound

Recos

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Rick Ernst
Producer
I've produced many series and specials with John, from true crime and clip shows to reality TV. He's an experienced storyteller, great with music and brings a wealth of both technical and creative skills to the table. He would often help me sort out ...MORE...
Rick Hankey
Showrunner
John Cirabisi is a highly adept, exceptionally talented editor. We have worked together on multiple shows and his performance consistently exceeds my expectations. John is not only technically skilled, but he has a strong sense of story, and is very ...MORE...

Education

Class of '11

Rutgers University

Mini-MBA, Digital and Social Marketing
Class of '93

Hofstra University

BA/Communications - Film & Television Production

My Gear

  • GoPro
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Avid Media Composer
  • 3 Monitor Editing and GFX Workstation
  • Lumix GH-4 Camera w/ Video Rig
  • DJI Mavic - FAA Registered Drone

Skills

  • AVID Media Composer
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Storytelling
  • Video Editing
  • Preditor
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Color Correction
  • Motion Graphics
  • Audio Mixing
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Music Editing
  • finishing
  • After Effects Editor
  • Sourcing Footage