JESSICA OPON

Jess is a self-taught Video Editor who first discovered the craft after transitioning away from a career in dance and acting. While cutting her acting demo reel in iMovie ten years ago, she found herself in an instant flow state. Realizing that editing felt like choreography, with rhythm, pacing, and story arcs moving together like a dance. With the support of wonderful mentors and teachers along the way, Jess built her career on a foundation of curiosity, persistence, and a deep love of storytelling. Editing remains her first passion and strongest skill, the place where she finds her creative flow.

Her career began as an Assistant Editor at Defy Media in Los Angeles, before she joined VICE News in New York, where she was promoted to Editor within her first year. At VICE, Jess edited long-form segments for Vice News Tonight (HBO) and short-form digital stories covering politics, climate change, technology, and culture. She also contributed as Lead Assistant Editor on the Emmy and Peabody winning documentary Charlottesville: Race and Terror, one of the most celebrated pieces of broadcast journalism of the decade.

Jess went on to bring her editorial expertise to Andrew Rea and the Binging with Babish team, editing content for a YouTube channel with over 10 million subscribers. Over time, she expanded her skills into shooting, producing, and directing, playing a key role in shaping shows across the Babish Culinary Universe and branded partnerships.

Now freelancing, Jess partners with brands, non-profits, and media companies including Hinckley Productions, Guaranteed Rate, and Vice Media. While she thrives in many production roles, editing will always be at the heart of her work. The craft that combines her background as a dancer with her passion for storytelling to create pieces that connect, inspire, and resonate.