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Long-form VIDEO editing
✔featured podcasts
Marc Randolph - That Will Never Work
Co-founder and founding CEO of Netflix- Marc Randolph’s video and audio podcast series.
Editor for 8 episodes
Additional episodes:
Can you Make Seven Figures With Just one Employee?
How to Make Pricing Decisions for the Long Term Health of Your Brand
Is it a Culture Problem or a Hiring Problem?
Entrepreneurship Isn’t Brain Surgery… Or is it? - That Will Never Work #59
Faze Rug - All Grown Up
Faze Clan’s Brian ‘Faze Rug’ Awadis, video and audio podcast series.
Editor for 5 episodes.
Additional Episodes
The TRUTH On How FaZe Rug Lost His Virginity | All Grown Up Ep.3
How FaZe Rug Spends and Invests his Money | All Grown Up Ep.4
The Ballad of Uncle Drank
Editor for The Ballad of Uncle Drank, a 9-part comedic musical podcast that tells the story of legendary beach country musician, Uncle Drank (voiced by Will Sasso). I worked closely with the sound engineer, producer, and writer, editing the entire scripted series, selecting the best takes from raw audio, integrating sound effects, and creating a rich auditory experience. Additionally, I contributed to script changes and crafted trailers, music videos, and animations for the series' EPK. This series features a star-studded cast including Luke Wilson, Chelcie Lynn, Kinky Friedman, and Billy Zane as Blendy, a talking blender. The Ballad of Uncle Drank mixes humor, memorable country classics, and original songs by artists like Brian Kelley, Uncle Kracker, and Snow. Produced by Audio Up and SiriusXM, it's a high-energy, musical adventure full of stories, laughs, and unforgettable tunes.
Garcelle Beauvais - Going to Bed With Garcelle
Editor for Season 2 of Going to Bed with Garcelle, hosted by The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Garcelle Beauvais. In this episode, Garcelle is joined by icon Suzanne Somers and TV host Trish Suhr for a lively party with drinks flowing and fun conversation. Suzanne's husband, Alan Hamel, makes a surprise appearance as the couple shares their secrets to maintaining intimacy after 44 years of marriage.
✔ Music Videos & Live Performances
I worked as both assistant editor and camera operator for the Tyler Posey & Phem: This Love Sux and Carlie Hanson: I Hate Your Room performances, both featured on MTV Fresh Out. I assisted in organizing and editing multi-camera footage, syncing audio, and refining the final cut to create a polished, immersive experience. Using the Canon 5D Mark IV and Sony FX6, we captured high-quality, dynamic shots that highlighted the raw energy and emotion of each performance.
Prom in Hell | Audio Up Original Podcast Series
I served as an assistant video editor and assistant camera operator on the Prom in Hell podcast series, an Audio Up original starring Nessa Barrett, Jxdn, and other talented artists. I contributed to the creation of the podcast series’ EPK, where I reviewed, edited, and sound-mixed over 40 hours of multi-camera raw footage. This footage showcased live performances from each artist, which were then prepared for distribution on YouTube and various social platforms.
My role included cutting and syncing footage from multiple camera angles, ensuring the final edits maintained the energy of the live performances while ensuring quality sound mixing. I helped deliver polished, engaging content that captured the raw intensity of each performance.
✔ Trailers, EPKs & Album Promotions
Compton Cowboys: Bridging Music & Storytelling
This pitch trailer was originally created for internal sales but became a key promotional asset for the newly signed musical group, Compton Cowboys. Designed to complement their EPK (Electronic Press Kit) and pitch deck, this video blends custom graphics, multimedia elements, and seamless editing to bring their story to life.
My role included:
✔ Editing & storytelling – crafting a compelling narrative to introduce the group
✔ Custom graphics & multimedia integration – enhancing visuals to match the artist’s brand
✔ Sound mixing & color grading – refining every detail for a polished, professional look
This project is a prime example of how video can elevate an artist’s brand—whether for label pitches, marketing, or social engagement.
Maejor Frequency: The Healing Power of Sound
Created the pitch trailer for Maejor Frequency, an Audible Original podcast exploring the transformative impact of sound. This award-winning series—honored as Adweek Podcast of the Year and nominated for Ambie and NAACP Image Awards—blends music, science, and storytelling.
Leveraging the podcast’s original soundtrack, I crafted a visually immersive trailer, integrating custom animated graphics designed in After Effects and Photoshop to enhance the narrative.
🎬 Watch the trailer and explore more projects.
On The Come Up: A Hip-Hop Story Unfolds
Developed a corporate pitch trailer for On The Come Up, a podcast series set in the high-stakes world of hip-hop battles. Designed for internal use, this video helped bring the series concept to life for key stakeholders and decision-makers.
Working alongside the in-house design team, I transformed the pitch deck’s visuals, original soundtrack, and prerecorded VO into a high-energy, cinematic trailer that set the tone for the series. Using custom animated graphics in After Effects, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro, I ensured a polished, engaging presentation tailored for industry executives.
Branded & Marketing Content
✔ Trailers & Promo Reels
Killing Dad: The Krystal Howell Story (Podcast Trailer)
Featured in Newsweek | Video Editing, Motion Graphics
Tales From the Crypto (Podcast Series)
Featured in Deadline | Video Editing, Motion Graphics
✔ Social Media & Ads
Documentary & news
✔ Short-Documentary
A Storm In Paradise
Four months after Hurricane Maria, Vieques, Puerto Rico remains in a state of devastation. The hurricane destroyed roads, crippled the electrical grid, and disrupted ferry systems—isolating the islanders and leaving them to rebuild their lives.
This short documentary follows Stephanie Neco Morales and her mother, Glorimar Morales, as they navigate life in the aftermath of the storm.
Videography, photography, drone footage, and editing for A Storm in Paradise by Merika Andrade. Additional video, drone footage, and photography were provided by Universidad del Sagrado Corazón student Amaris Reyes, with technological and logistical support from technology specialist Ben Kreimer.
Still Here: The Forgotten People of Uganda
For centuries, the indigenous Batwa people lived in harmony with nature and gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. But in 1991, the government transformed their home into a national park and tourist attraction, forcing them from their land.
Despite the tourism industry profiting from their cultural heritage, the Batwa have received little financial benefit. Most earn less than $2 a day, struggling to survive in a system that has marginalized them.
This story, by Merika Andrade and James Wooldridge, follows two Batwa parents whose contrasting paths will shape the future of their family.
Awarded 10th place in the HEARST Multimedia Team Reporting/News Competition (2017-2018 College Multimedia Team Reporting/News).
Seeds of Resistance: A 360° Immersive Documentary
This immersive documentary captures the annual Ponca Harvest, an event uniting Keystone Pipeline fighters and members of the Bold Alliance in Neligh, Nebraska.
The harvest takes place on Art and Helen Tanderup’s farm as an act of resistance against the Keystone Pipeline. The “Seeds of Resistance”, sacred to the Ponca Tribe, are planted on land that lies both in the proposed path of the Keystone XL Pipeline and along the historic Ponca Trail of Tears.
Videography and editing by Merika Andrade.
✔ Digital Shorts
Happs News - Digital Shorts
The following video was edited and produced by Merika Andrade using previously recorded live-stream news coverage. This piece captures key moments from the ongoing movement and was published by Happs News.
Role: Video Editor
Reviewed and edited raw live footage and audio
Enhanced visual storytelling with additional footage and refined transitions