The video explores how the Noble Peace Award winner Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia created two completely different Ethiopias. It integrates footage/image and motion graphic design.
- Content Producer
- Motion Graphic Designer
- Video Editor
- +2
Debesai Habteab
- Nairobi, Kenya
- 3 projects
I am a dynamic journalist and multimedia content creator with experience in news production, video editing, and political analysis across broadcast and digital platforms.
About
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.
- Joined April 2026
Languages
- TigrinyaFluent
- EnglishFluent
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Education
- Professional Services
Projects · 3
The video explores the tense situation between two neighboring African countries. It integrates map animation, motion graphics and b rolls.
- Content Producer
- Motion Graphic Designer
- Voiceover Artist
- +1
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.
- Motion Graphic Designer
- Video Editor
- Writer
Work experience· 5 roles
Chief Video Editor · Erisat Media OrganizationJan 2024 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo
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.
Corpus Builder / Independent Project · Independent ProjectJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos
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.
Freelance Translator / Subtitler · Self-employedJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos
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.
Independent Content Creator & Producer · YouTube - Tigrinya/English ChannelsJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos
Teacher · Warsay Yikealo Secondary SchoolJan 2017 – Jan 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo
Education
BA (Honors) in Political Science and International Relations · College of Arts and Social Science, Asmara University2012 – 2017
Certifications and awards
Basic Journalism Course2024
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