Video editor and producer with 7+ years delivering premium content for the Olympic Games, MLB Network, and major digital platforms including Peacock, YouTube, and Roku. Retained across four consecutive Olympic Games and multiple concurrent freelance engagements, with a track record of strong storytelling, technical precision, and creative output at high volume under live broadcast deadlines. Skilled in multi-camera editing, color correction, and motion graphics, with experience stepping into informal leadership roles on lean editorial teams

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance Video Editor and Producer  |  NBC Sports
July 2021 – February 2026 concurrent freelance engagements

  • Unanimously retained for 4 consecutive Olympic Games, (Tokyo, Beijing, Paris, Milano Cortina)

  • Parachuted into the work environment and quickly adapted to NBC Sports standards and workflow

  • Produced and edited multiple feature packages and recaps across Peacock, NBC, YouTube, Roku and social media; year-over-year growth in digital viewership and retention 10-15%  each Games cycle

  • Created consistent and constant creative output under tight deadlines while juggling multiple edits

Freelance Video Editor  |  Yahoo Finance
January 2020 – Present concurrent freelance engagements

  • Trusted to deliver high-volume daily content (100+ B-roll, 10+ interview edits) with consistent quality and speed

  • Edited video promos and sizzles of new show premieres and live show rebrands

  • Mastered multiple file management and archival systems to efficiently source historical footage, ingest new content, and maintain organized project libraries

  • Maintained brand consistency and technical standards across on-demand and live financial content and enhanced deliverables beyond specifications when assets fell short

  • Stepped up as de-facto lead editor when the full time editor was out. Handed out edit assignments, coordinated with assistant editor with finding and organizing footage, and answered questions from producers on behalf of the edit team

Freelance Video Editor and Producer  |  MLB Advanced Media / MLB Network
February 2017 – November 2019

  • Delivered 15+ daily broadcast and digital ready game recaps and highlights under live television deadlines. 

  • Pitched and executed feature packages (player career retrospectives, historical moments, Charitable events) 

  • Worked with all 30 MLB teams social media teams and MLB’s own team to deliver viral GIFs and videos to distribute across multiple social media platforms

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts
in Film and Animation, 06/2014
School of Visual Arts - New York

PORTFOLIO
https://www.tedtrendacosta.com/portfolio

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2020 Emmy Winner - Outstanding Studio Show - Daily: MLB Network
2021 Emmy Winner - Outstanding Interactive Experience - Event Coverage: NBC Sports
2024 Emmy Winner - Outstanding Interactive Experience - Event Coverage: NBC Sports

SKILLS
Adobe Suite  •  AVID Media Composer  •  DaVinci Resolve  •  Motion Graphics  •  Color Correction  •  Multi-Camera Editing  •  Sound Design  •  Deadline Management  •  Codec Knowledge  •   Multi-Platform Content  •  Brand Compliance  •  File Management  •  Creative Storytelling  •  Editorial Collaboration  •  A/B Testing


HOBBIES
Stand-Up Comedy
Cooking
Learning Japanese
Skateboarding
Figure Drawing
Animation
Writing
Baseball
Video Games
ESports