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Video Editor

Nigeria8+ years experience$1,500/mo

Notable Highlight

Founded a creative studio and scaled it over eight years, directing retention-driven short-form ads and brand campaigns for global brands while mentoring teams in Premiere Pro, After Effects, and motion design.

Experience Summary

Creative Media Director and Video Editor with 7+ years of experience leading end-to-end creative production for brands, agencies, and startups. Produced high-performing, retention-driven video content across TikTok, Meta, and YouTube, with a focus on storytelling that converts. Combined expertise in motion design, visual branding, and audience psychology to deliver engaging campaigns that drove growth and brand consistency. Demonstrated both hands-on execution and creative leadership—founded and scaled a creative studio, managed cross-functional teams, and oversaw projects from concept to delivery. Optimized UGC and branded content through A/B testing, pacing, hooks, and visual enhancements. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, with strong ability to balance creative quality, performance metrics, and tight deadlines in fast-paced environments. Industries: * Media / creative services * Short-form content for social platforms * Real estate / property marketing

Key Achievements

* Led branding and thumbnail restructuring on a Westminster Dog Show project through Clip Masters * Contributed work that helped a YouTube video reach approximately 1.8 million views

Skills

Video EditingAdobe Premiere ProAdobe After EffectsMotion GraphicsBrand Identity DesignAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorFigmaGraphic DesignSocial Media Content CreationShort Form Video EditingLong Form Video EditingYouTube EditingUGC Editing

Work Experience

Video Editor

CI · Remote · Jan 2025 – Oct 2025

  • Produced high-performing short- and long-form video ads for international brands.
  • Applied retention-driven editing, refined pacing, hooks, captions, and transitions to boost engagement and conversions.
  • Collaborated with creative strategists to transform raw UGC into scroll-stopping content optimized for TikTok, Meta, and YouTube.
  • Delivered agency-quality visuals on tight deadlines while maintaining brand consistency and performance focus.

Content Specialist and Video Editor

UC · Remote · Jun 2024 – Sept 2025

  • Edited UGC-style and branded ad campaigns for e-commerce and coaching brands.
  • Crafted narrative sequences that balanced clarity, emotion, and retention.
  • Enhanced storytelling through motion typography, dynamic captions, and balanced soundscapes.
  • Supported creative testing and A/B ad variations to identify high-performing hooks and CTAs.

Creative Media Director

AD · Lagos · Apr 2023 – Jun 2024

  • Directed multimedia production and brand campaigns across TV, digital, and social platforms.
  • Produced documentaries and brand stories that strengthened audience trust and visibility.
  • Led a cross-functional team of designers, editors, and producers to ensure consistent creative quality and brand alignment.

Creative Media Director

KV · Jul 2016 – Jun 2024

  • Founded and led a creative studio delivering branding, motion, and video solutions for SMEs and startups.
  • Oversaw campaign development from strategy to delivery, ensuring measurable business impact.
  • Designed brand systems, promotional reels, and visual assets that elevated client recognition.
  • Mentored and managed a team of designers and editors, fostering excellence and creative discipline.

Lead Brand & Graphics Designer

YAR · Ibadan · Jul 2021 – Feb 2023

  • Designed album covers, promotional visuals, and digital marketing assets for artists and events.
  • Translated music concepts into compelling visual identities that deepened audience connection.

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