LaVarro Jones

Teaches at Necessary Studios

LaVarro first began editing over 19 years ago.  He has edited everything from his little brother's birthday party to feature-length films.  He has  a love and passion for the craft and believes video editing is a useful skill for any profession, not just television production.

LaVarro first broke into television working as an assistant editor for BET and Left/Right Productions. During his five-year tenure at these companies, he was able to work on shows such as: "I Want to Work for Diddy"(VH1), "Einstein" (History Channel), "Home by Novogratz” (HGTV), and "Kimora: Life in the Fast Lane" (Style Network).“  After working as an assistant editor for years, LaVarro was determined to upgrade to becoming a full-time editor.  After switching companies and taking a position as junior editor on a show called "Amish Mafia" (Discovery Channel), he was soon promoted to editor after working on this show for 6 months, and the rest is history! Since becoming a full-time editor, LaVarro has worked on multiple projects for huge networks, such as Lifetime, HGTV, A&E, MTV, VH1, WE, Travel Channel, and many more.

In addition to his television career, LaVarro has also enjoyed working on various independent film projects and web series.  He has edited shows for YouTube Red (Prank Academy), as well as created and edited an award-winning web series, "Love or Money."  These days, LaVarro is working as an editor for the popular late-night talk show, Desus & Mero on Viceland, in addition to editing the second season of a web series headed for national distribution, "Situationships."

Although LaVarro has enjoyed his career as an editor, he truly has a passion for teaching. His instruction has had a huge impact on the lives of others, as he has trained multiple students from having almost no skill level or knowledge of editing, to being able to provide a product that is not only professionally done, but also enjoyable to watch.  Furthermore, he has witnessed his proteges accelerate into having full-fledged careers working in television, and he would love for you to be next!