Work Editorial Signs Acclaimed Editor Arielle Zakowski
Work Editorial proudly welcomes editor Arielle Zakowski back to its roster of talent. Arielle was part of the team when the award-winning editorial house first opened its doors in Los Angeles. After stepping away to focus on narrative projects, she has returned to Work Editorial for commercial representation.
Previously named a Rising Star in advertising by shots, Arielle is known for bringing her strong cinematic sensibilities to her commercial work, seamlessly blending big-picture storytelling with knife-sharp precision. With over a decade of experience, she has edited ads for brands like Nike, Apple, Gucci, and Subaru, and most recently, AT&T’s Guarantee campaign. Arielle’s music video work for artists like Lana Del Rey, Beth Ditto, Metallica, Norah Jones, and My Chemical Romance showcases her keen sense of visual tempo.
Arielle was recently nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for her work editing Sean Wang’s critically acclaimed coming-of-age feature Dìdi, which took home the Audience Award at Sundance last year. She previously edited Sony Pictures’ screen life mystery-thriller Missing, the Emmy-nominated feature documentary Accepted, and Disney’s Wolfgang, directed by David Gelb. In a series of collaborations with Netflix, Zakowski edited episodes of Chef’s Table, Making A Murderer, and Trial by Media.
“I’ve always strived towards having my editing work span multiple genres and mediums, and I’m so grateful to be back among the immense talents at Work Editorial,” remarks Arielle. “Collaboration continues to be my favorite part of the editing process and I’m thrilled to return to the commercial edit bay, working alongside the best creative minds in advertising.”
Marlo Baird, Managing Director of Work Editorial, adds, “Arielle and I opened Work LA together ten years ago this May, and having her back on the roster is incredibly exciting. She has always been ahead of her time, with an innate talent and a deeply ingrained work ethic—both of which have only been sharpened by her experience in long-form editing. Now, bringing that expertise back to commercials sets her apart from the rest. It’s a privilege to support her craft, and we can’t wait to see what she does next.”
