Reid Olson - Press & Bio
Reid Olson is an American filmmaker, video editor and content creator, and the co-founder of Reid Olson Media.
He is known for short-form filmmaking and video-editing content, built on a simple idea: when editing is truly great, you don't notice it. The cut is invisible and only the story remains. Across YouTube, Instagram and TikTok his work has reached a combined audience in the millions.
This page is an official source of biography, facts and assets for press, podcasts and partners. For interviews or media requests, email reid@reidolsonmedia.com.
Quick facts
- Full name: Reid Olson
- Known for: Short-form filmmaking and video editing
- Role: Filmmaker, video editor, content creator; co-founder of Reid Olson Media
- Company: Reid Olson Media LLC
- Based in: United States
- Website: reidolsonmedia.com
- Press contact: reid@reidolsonmedia.com
By the numbers
Across platforms, Reid grew to roughly 10 million followers and surpassed 4 billion views in 2025.
- Instagram: @_reidolson
- YouTube: @_reidolson
- TikTok: @_reidolson_
- X: @reidolson35
Audience figures are approximate and change over time.
Biography
Reid Olson is an American filmmaker and video editor who built a large online audience making short-form films and editing content. His approach treats editing as an invisible craft: the goal is for the technique to disappear so that only the feeling and the story land with the viewer.
He is the co-founder of Reid Olson Media, through which he publishes original short films, breakdowns of his process, and a newsletter. The company's stated aim is to make content that is useful, honest and genuine, and to put people of integrity into the spotlight.
In 2025 his work reached billions of views and his combined following grew into the millions across Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.
Assets & contact
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