Jordan Baese is a senior editor with over 15 years of experience working on documentary and narrative series and films. His work focuses on structure, rhythm, and emotional clarity—identifying core themes in the material and shaping it into a coherent story.

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I approach editing with curiosity. I listen for the story’s arc and underlying themes, then study the footage to understand how those ideas can live on screen. From there I shape the cut—making choices about structure, rhythm, and emphasis so the audience feels transported to the world we’re creating together. My work is a process of reviewing and refining the edit until the story delivers the clarity and impact we set out to achieve.

Because I build stories in the edit, I naturally think about how they will come together in post. That perspective allows me to contribute early, shaping structure, themes, and key moments during development and production so the footage supports the final story.

My services span story consultation, editing expertise, and complete post-production management —from raw material to final cut. I serve as a narrative partner throughout the edit, refining each version of the cut to uncover the rhythm of the story, strengthen clarity, and carry the film through sound design and final finishing.

Yes. I regularly integrate into existing creative teams, working within established workflows alongside producers, directors, and in-house staff. The role in post-production is to strengthen the story while respecting the established creative vision.

Yes, when on-site collaboration is necessary for the project. Otherwise, I work remotely.

Yes. I use AI tools selectively to support the work—primarily for research, organization, and efficiency in certain post-production tasks. Narrative judgment and creative decisions remain human-led.

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Pricing is based on scope and the level of narrative involvement required.

For editorial and post-production work, my day rate typically falls in the $600–$750/day range, depending on the nature of the project. Flat rates are available for clearly defined scopes, and weekly structures are often used for longer engagements.

Equipment rental, additional services, and expanded creative involvement are scoped separately. Once the project parameters are clear, I recommend the billing approach—day rate, weekly rate, or flat fee—that best supports the work.