Hi, I’m Jalen Jaftha, a creative video editor with a strong grasp of pacing, visual storytelling, and emotional flow. My edits balance creativity and structure to support the story while meeting tight deadlines. I thrive in teams, welcome direction and constructive feedback, and stay professional and discreet when working independently. I’m always looking to grow, learn, and refine my craft.

Jalen Jaftha

Hi, I’m Jalen Jaftha, a creative video editor with a strong grasp of pacing, visual storytelling, and emotional flow. My edits balance creativity and structure to support the story while meeting tight deadlines. I thrive in teams, welcome direction and constructive feedback, and stay professional and discreet when working independently. I’m always looking to grow, learn, and refine my craft.

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Hi, I’m Jalen Jaftha, a creative video editor with a strong grasp of pacing, visual storytelling, and emotional flow. My edits balance creativity and structure to support the story while meeting tight deadlines.

I thrive in teams, welcome direction and constructive feedback, and stay professional and discreet when working independently. I’m always looking to grow, learn, and refine my craft.

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Work Experience

Video Editor (Freelance) - YouTube Editing at Self-employed / YouTube Channel
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Specialised in storytelling through music, video editing, and colour grading. Built my channel from scratch to 23K+ followers with consistent monthly viewers. Created long form video edits with over 310K views, and shorts with over 2.9M views.
TikTok Creator/Editor at Self-employed
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Specialised in content creation and promotion. Engaged with audiences by creating targeted content and acknowledging feedback as well as requests.

Education

Higher Certificate in Digital Film Production at SAE Institute
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Qualifications

Special Award for Highest Average in SAE Digital Film Production
January 1, 2024 - March 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment