Thomas Byrne

Led the editorial team on a high-profile animated series and short film production, overseeing post-production workflows and ensuring narrative and technical consistency across all content.

• Supervised the creation and delivery of finalized animatic shot breakdowns at the locked stage, ensuring accuracy and clarity for downstream departments
• Built complex layouts and high-definition animatic builds, aligning with creative direction and production standards
• Prepared and formatted files for animation teams, streamlining collaboration between editorial and production
• Managed encoding, transcoding, and data wrangling tasks to ensure optimal file performance and archive compliance
• Coordinated online handovers to ensure smooth transition to final delivery stages
• Participated in recruitment efforts, interviewing and evaluating new editorial hires
• Designed and delivered training for new editors, including authoring a comprehensive internal editing manual to standardize workflows
• Served as Lead Editor on Evergreen Hills (series and short film), maintaining continuity, tone, and editorial integrity across episodes

Provided end-to-end editing services for a diverse range of corporate, commercial, and broadcast projects across Ireland, working closely with clients to shape engaging, high-quality visual content.

• Delivered video content for clients including Agtel, Priscilla Moore Productions, Mayo County Council, Boyne Valley, and various music video productions
• Edited multiple episodes of RTÉ’s flagship agricultural programme Ear to the Ground (Series 24, Episodes 1–3 & 5), ensuring editorial precision and alignment with broadcast standards
• Performed offline Avid-based assembly edits, crafting compelling story structures and visual narratives
• Handled online editing tasks including final formatting, color balancing, and preparing content for broadcast delivery
• Adapted workflows to suit client needs across corporate features, online platforms, and traditional television

Worked as an offline editor on animated series featured on global platforms including Disney, Nickelodeon, and Netflix, with a focus on narrative clarity, pacing, and cross-team collaboration.

• Edited and revised animatics in close partnership with directors, refining timing, visual flow, and story structure to meet creative vision
• Created and shipped shot breakdowns at the final locked stage to guide downstream production teams
• Built HD episodes, tracked retakes, and implemented ongoing revisions while maintaining detailed version control
• Prepared and formatted files for international animation studios, ensuring compatibility and efficient handoffs
• Managed encoding, transcoding, and data wrangling processes to support post-production integrity
• Oversaw asset accuracy within ShotGrid, maintaining clean and organized project tracking systems
• Coordinated online handovers to ensure timely delivery to internal and external stakeholders
• Served as Lead Editor on Butterbean’s Café (Season 1) and Ridley Jones (Seasons 1 & 2), shaping editorial tone and guiding production from animatic to final delivery

Directed and produced in-house commercial features and television shows, overseeing projects from concept to broadcast while managing teams and liaising directly with clients.

• Developed creative strategies for new content by researching client needs and tailoring visual approaches to suit tone, audience, and delivery platform
• Created detailed production briefs to guide camera crews and editors across pre-production, filming, and post
• Directed on-location shoots, commercials, and feature segments, ensuring visual storytelling aligned with both client expectations and editorial standards
• Recruited and managed freelance cameramen and editors to build flexible, high-performing production teams
• Ensured all deliverables met broadcast standards, overseeing content review and coordinating delivery within tight deadlines
• Maintained strong, lasting relationships with clients and crew members, facilitating ongoing collaboration and future commissions

Senior Editor / Post-Production Supervisor — Irish TV (Aug 2012 – Dec 2016)
Oversaw post-production operations for a national television broadcaster aired on Sky and Freesat, managing editorial workflows across a high-volume, fast-paced production environment.

• Edited over 200 hours of content, including cooking shows, documentaries, live broadcasts, and commercial features
• Managed a team of assistant editors, assigning projects, tracking progress, and providing detailed edit notes and creative guidance
• Reviewed and signed off on final edits to ensure consistency, technical accuracy, and editorial quality
• Collaborated with production crews across Ireland, evaluating raw footage and providing feedback on both narrative structure and technical execution
• Maintained rigorous broadcast standards, ensuring all content met delivery specifications and deadlines
• Built strong relationships with clients and internal teams, supporting clear communication and long-term collaboration
• Handled scheduling logistics, including assigning workloads and tracking staff holidays
• Personally edited weekly series alongside long-form and commercial content to ensure a steady pipeline of deliverables