Richard Thomas
Mt Eden,AUK
Summary
Hi there my name's Richard, i've worked in the TV industry (for TV3) since 1998. I began in Cinetape, moved into various Editing roles, and then from 2014 became Post-Production Supervisor at Flower St. After being let go from WarnerBros Discovery NZ last year, i've kept busy doing a few part time Editing and Media management roles around Auckland.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Media Assistant
Silvertrak NZ
Avondale, Auckland
05.2025 - Current
- Archiving tapestock
Sport/Prep Editing
TV3
Eden Terrace, Auckland
02.2025 - Current
- Editing Broadcast and VOD versions for SailGP
- Editing Nascar Xfinity and Cup, and MotoGP
Ingest Assistant
Believer Media
Ponsonby, Auckland
08.2025 - 08.2025
- Card ingest, Edit prep for PGHI
Post Production Supervisor
TV3
Eden Terrace, Auckland
02.2014 - 07.2024
- Managed a team of prep/sport editors, reporting to Kris Johnson.
- Provided logistical and technical help for depts such as Local, Promos, Integration and News, and also liaised with offsite production houses and clients.
- Managed TV3s programming workflow via Avid Interplay Access.
Prep/Promo Mastering Editor
TV3
Eden Terrace, Auckland
02.1998 - 01.2014
- Prep and compile editor, inc 60 Minutes.
- Promo mastering.
- Sport turnaround.
Education
South Seas Film And TV School
Auckland, NZ11-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Film And TV
University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ11-1995
Skills
- Avid and Adobe Editing
- Media Management (NEXIS)
- Broadcast TV Production
- VOD Production
- Sport/Prep Editing
- Promo Mastering
- Supervisor/Team Leader roles
Timeline
Ingest Assistant
Believer Media
08.2025 - 08.2025
Media Assistant
Silvertrak NZ
05.2025 - Current
Sport/Prep Editing
TV3
02.2025 - Current
Post Production Supervisor
TV3
02.2014 - 07.2024
Prep/Promo Mastering Editor
TV3
02.1998 - 01.2014
South Seas Film And TV School
Bachelor of Arts - Film And TV
University of Waikato