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Hi, I’m Gustavo Mendes, a Senior Video Editor focused on YouTube long-form and short-form content for educational, authority-driven, and performance-focused brands. I excel in retention-focused storytelling and clean, easy-to-consume edits, plus repurposing long-form content into high-performing short-form assets across platforms. Based in Maia, Porto, Portugal, I bring a strong background in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, and I actively use AI-assisted tools to optimize workflows, improve pacing, and accelerate delivery without compromising quality. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver compelling videos that engage audiences.…Hi, I’m Gustavo Mendes, a Senior Video Editor focused on YouTube long-form and short-form content for educational, authority-driven, and performance-focused brands. I excel in retention-focused storytelling and clean, easy-to-consume edits, plus repurposing long-form content into high-performing short-form assets across platforms. Based in Maia, Porto, Portugal, I bring a strong background in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, and I actively use AI-assisted tools to optimize workflows, improve pacing, and accelerate delivery without compromising quality. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver compelling videos that engage audiences.

Gustavo Mendes

Video Editor, Post-Production, Content Producer, +5

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Hi, I’m Gustavo Mendes, a Senior Video Editor focused on YouTube long-form and short-form content for educational, authority-driven, and performance-focused brands. I excel in retention-focused storytelling and clean, easy-to-consume edits, plus repurposing long-form content into high-performing short-form assets across platforms. Based in Maia, Porto, Portugal, I bring a strong background in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, and I actively use AI-assisted tools to optimize workflows, improve pacing, and accelerate delivery without compromising quality. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver compelling videos that engage audiences.…Hi, I’m Gustavo Mendes, a Senior Video Editor focused on YouTube long-form and short-form content for educational, authority-driven, and performance-focused brands. I excel in retention-focused storytelling and clean, easy-to-consume edits, plus repurposing long-form content into high-performing short-form assets across platforms. Based in Maia, Porto, Portugal, I bring a strong background in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, and I actively use AI-assisted tools to optimize workflows, improve pacing, and accelerate delivery without compromising quality. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver compelling videos that engage audiences.

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Hi, I’m Gustavo Mendes, a Senior Video Editor focused on YouTube long-form and short-form content for educational, authority-driven, and performance-focused brands. I excel in retention-focused storytelling and clean, easy-to-consume edits, plus repurposing long-form content into high-performing short-form assets across platforms.

Based in Maia, Porto, Portugal, I bring a strong background in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, and I actively use AI-assisted tools to optimize workflows, improve pacing, and accelerate delivery without compromising quality. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver compelling videos that engage audiences.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Japanese

Beginner

Italian

Beginner

Portuguese

Fluent

Work Experience

Video Editor & Producer at Freelance

March 1, 2025 - June 24, 2025

Edits and finalizes video content for online platforms, including social media, promotional, and corporate videos. Executes advanced color grading and motion graphics workflows to enhance visual storytelling. Collaborates with clients from concept to delivery, ensuring project objectives and brand guidelines are met.

Internal Quality Auditor at TechMahindra

January 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025

Contributed to the implementation of a real-time translation tool, improving user experience and efficiency. Ensured alignment between QA and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to consistently meet customer satisfaction (CSAT) targets. Audited customer interactions (phone, email, chat) and coordinated training for vendor QA partners.

Content Reviewer at TechMahindra

July 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Reviewed content for machine learning and AI systems, ensuring the quality of training data and contributing to algorithm accuracy, while also ensuring compliance with ethical and technical standards.

Video Editor & Producer at Freelance

March 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025

Internal Quality Auditor at TechMahindra

January 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025

Content Reviewer at TechMahindra

July 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Video Editor & Producer at Freelance

March 1, 2025 - June 14, 2025

Internal Quality Auditor at TechMahindra

January 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025

Content Reviewer at TechMahindra

July 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

AI Filmmaker — Video Editor & Producer at Freelance

March 1, 2025 - Present

Conceptualize, create, and edit engaging short videos for diverse online platforms including social media, ensuring alignment with brand messaging and tone. Enhance visual storytelling through advanced color grading, motion graphics, and creative effects. Collaborate with clients and marketing teams from concept to final delivery to ensure brand consistency and key message communication. Experiment with AI video generation tools such as Runway and MidJourney to innovate and streamline workflows.

Internal Quality Auditor at TechMahindra

February 28, 2025 - August 16, 2025

Reviewed and audited content for AI and machine learning systems to ensure high-quality data and compliance with technical standards. Contributed to the implementation of new technology tools aimed at improving efficiency and user experience.

AI Filmmaker — Video Editor & Producer at Freelance

March 1, 2020 - Present

Produced high-performance AI video ads and social content, optimizing hooks and pacing to drive CTR and retention, resulting in an engagement increase from 33.6% to 74.8%. Responsible for complete post-production, using motion graphics and advanced color grading to enhance visual quality and storytelling. Incorporated generative AI tools (VEO, MidJourney, ElevenLabs) to optimize production workflow and create unique visual elements, reducing delivery time.

Internal Quality Auditor at TechMahindra

July 1, 2023 - February 28, 2025

Developed a critical eye for content quality in AI systems, applying technical rigor to the evaluation of visual data, and collaborated on the implementation of new technological tools to optimize creative processes and the end-user experience.

Data Quality Analyst & Content Auditor at TechMahindra

July 1, 2023 - February 1, 2025

Developed a strong eye for content quality, clarity, and consistency within large-scale AI systems; applied structured quality standards and collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve processes, documentation, and content evaluation workflows.