Marielena Planas
About Marielena Planas
Marielena Planas is a Senior Video Editor and Motion Graphics Designer at Power Digital Marketing, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in various roles at National Geographic and experience in video editing and content creation, she leads workshops and manages team development.
Current Role at Power Digital Marketing
Marielena Planas serves as a Senior Video Editor and Motion GFX Designer at Power Digital Marketing, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she conceptualizes, art directs, and executes shoots for both daily and evergreen social content, with a focus on still photography and retouching. She is responsible for establishing high-end motion graphic templates for top-performing ads across all clients. Additionally, she leads monthly workshops aimed at enhancing the technical editing and design skills of video editors and designers.
Previous Experience at Power Digital Marketing
Before her current role, Marielena worked at Power Digital Marketing as a Content Creator from 2020 to 2021. During her time in Arlington, Virginia, she contributed to various content projects, which helped her develop her skills in video editing and motion graphics.
Experience at National Geographic
Marielena has extensive experience with National Geographic, where she held multiple positions. She worked as a Brand Integration Intern for two months in 2015 and later served as an Associate Producer and Editor (Contract) from 2017 to 2018. Following this, she was a Digital Asset Management Specialist and Editor from 2018 to 2020. These roles provided her with a strong foundation in video production and editing within a prestigious media organization.
Education and Qualifications
Marielena Planas earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Digital Video and Cinema from James Madison University, where she studied from 2014 to 2016. Her education equipped her with the technical skills and knowledge necessary for her career in video editing and motion graphics.
Leadership and Management Skills
In her current role, Marielena manages and fosters the growth of direct reports and summer interns by providing feedback and coaching. She also spearheads and manages the budget for quarterly culture events, ensuring engagement for both in-person and remote teams within the post-production pillar.