I am a dynamic journalist and multimedia content creator with experience in news production, video editing, and political analysis across broadcast and digital platforms. I specialize in crafting compelling narratives that resonate with audiences and work across Tigrinya-language content, bringing a deep understanding of the Horn of Africa's socio-political landscape to my reporting. I adapt to diverse content needs while maintaining integrity and accuracy in storytelling. I have produced and edited end-to-end content, including voice-overs for YouTube, translated and subtitled content, and built bilingual resources, while continually learning to drive audience engagement through data-driven storytelling.…

Debesai Habteab

I am a dynamic journalist and multimedia content creator with experience in news production, video editing, and political analysis across broadcast and digital platforms. I specialize in crafting compelling narratives that resonate with audiences and work across Tigrinya-language content, bringing a deep understanding of the Horn of Africa's socio-political landscape to my reporting. I adapt to diverse content needs while maintaining integrity and accuracy in storytelling. I have produced and edited end-to-end content, including voice-overs for YouTube, translated and subtitled content, and built bilingual resources, while continually learning to drive audience engagement through data-driven storytelling.…

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I am a dynamic journalist and multimedia content creator with experience in news production, video editing, and political analysis across broadcast and digital platforms. I specialize in crafting compelling narratives that resonate with audiences and work across Tigrinya-language content, bringing a deep understanding of the Horn of Africa’s socio-political landscape to my reporting.

I adapt to diverse content needs while maintaining integrity and accuracy in storytelling. I have produced and edited end-to-end content, including voice-overs for YouTube, translated and subtitled content, and built bilingual resources, while continually learning to drive audience engagement through data-driven storytelling.

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Language

Tigrinya
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Independent Content Creator & Producer at YouTube - Tigrinya/English Channels
January 1, 2022 - Present
Independently produced, wrote, edited, and voiced for a successful Tigrinya YouTube channel, with videos achieving 40,000–50,000 views through engaging storytelling and high-quality production. Managed all aspects of content creation from concept and script-writing to post-production and digital platform optimization. Currently in production for an English explainer channel, demonstrating versatility across languages and audiences.
Freelance Translator / Subtitler at Self-employed
January 1, 2022 - Present
Delivered accurate English ↔ Tigrinya subtitles for films and series, ensuring linguistic fidelity, stylistic consistency, and timing precision. Evaluated and corrected translation inconsistencies, demonstrating strong error-detection and quality control skills.
Corpus Builder / Independent Project at Independent Project
January 1, 2022 - Present
Currently developing a bilingual Tigrinya–English corpus and glossary using OmegaT and Excel. Responsibilities include cleaning and normalizing source texts, aligning translations sentence-by-sentence, and building a structured translation memory (TMX) and terminology list for long-term resource use. Demonstrates advanced testing, linguistic analysis, and data management.
Chief Video Editor at Erisat Media Organization
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Primarily responsible for daily video editing of news content, ensuring visual and audio quality, adherence to broadcast standards, and timely delivery. Collaborated with production teams to enhance visual storytelling and refined creative direction. Implemented techniques to improve editing efficiency and reduce turnaround time. Analyzed viewer engagement to inform content strategy and drive audience growth.
Teacher at Warsay Yikealo Secondary School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Taught Geography to 12th-grade students. Developed and implemented lesson plans, fostering critical thinking and communication skills in a challenging educational environment. Demonstrated strong classroom management and adaptability in a diverse setting.

Education

BA (Honors) in Political Science and International Relations at College of Arts and Social Science, Asmara University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Basic Journalism Course
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    paper Geopolitical Map Animation

    The geopolitics of the Horn of Africa is one of the most important but least explained areas. The video tries to explain what’s going on in this strategically located place and who is involved through map animation. It demonstrates a clear, narrative driven approach.

    paper Cinematic Cold War Documentary

    A long-form video about an American spy base located in Africa during the Cold War. The video integrated map animation, collage design, silhouette illustration and archival footages.