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Jimmy Rapata

Auckland

Summary

I have worked in film and television for more than three decades, with extensive experience in multimedia editing and project management. Notably, during my time at Whakaata Māori where I won two international Promax awards for editing and directing.

My strengths are delivering emotive content that will move the viewer, I’m flexible and easy going, but excel at meeting deadlines

I am skilled in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and Photoshop, with previous experience on Avid and FCP with a proven track record of delivering high-quality content that exceeds expectations.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Promo Director

Whakaata Māori
01.2020 - 12.2024
  • Brainstorming concepts for campaigns
  • Pitching ideas
  • Directing film shoots
  • Editing
  • Sound design
  • Latest projects
  • Waitangi day 2024 campaign
  • ANZAC day campaign
  • Haka Regionals 2024 campaign (Award winning)
  • NZ Softball 2023 campaign (Award winning)
  • Rebranding of Whakaata Māori (Award nomination)

Senior Online Editor

Whakaata Māori
01.2004 - 12.2020
  • Collaborating with promo directors
  • Mastering promos
  • Mastering programmes
  • Cutting showreels
  • Making 2D and 3D graphics in Adobe After Effects and Photoshop
  • Delivering finished files
  • Training junior editors

Sports News Editor

Sky TV
01.2003 - 12.2003
  • Editor for Sports 365 on Sky TV
  • Cutting stories with Reporters

Documentary Editor

Morningside Productions
01.2000 - 12.2002
  • Edited multiple series of "Open Door" which played on TV3

Promo Editor

TV3
01.1994 - 12.1999
  • Editing promos and programme content at TV3

Skills

  • Edit and design: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop and sound design
  • Social content creator: Instagram, tiktok, YouTube and Facebook
  • Relationship building and collaboration
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Problem solving
  • Meeting deadlines

Referee

Natalie Sharp

Head of Sales & Marketing Whakaata Māori

0211692959

Timeline

Senior Promo Director

Whakaata Māori
01.2020 - 12.2024

Senior Online Editor

Whakaata Māori
01.2004 - 12.2020

Sports News Editor

Sky TV
01.2003 - 12.2003

Documentary Editor

Morningside Productions
01.2000 - 12.2002

Promo Editor

TV3
01.1994 - 12.1999
Jimmy Rapata