I bridge the gap between the grit of the building site and the fast-paced world of social media algorithms. While I specialise in the construction industry (holding full Safe Pass and Manual Handling certifications to ensure seamless site access) - my creative expertise is not limited to one sector. I don’t just "make videos"; I build digital assets that perform. My speciality lies in adapting raw footage into algorithm-friendly content designed for maximum reach. My track record includes growing three TikTok accounts to 140k, 13k, and 10k followers. Most recently, I have been managing the social media for a podcast studio, where I successfully scaled their following from 200 to nearly 2k in just one month. Whether you need a cinematic project showcase or a viral social strategy, I turn content into results.

Karl McManus

I bridge the gap between the grit of the building site and the fast-paced world of social media algorithms. While I specialise in the construction industry (holding full Safe Pass and Manual Handling certifications to ensure seamless site access) - my creative expertise is not limited to one sector. I don’t just "make videos"; I build digital assets that perform. My speciality lies in adapting raw footage into algorithm-friendly content designed for maximum reach. My track record includes growing three TikTok accounts to 140k, 13k, and 10k followers. Most recently, I have been managing the social media for a podcast studio, where I successfully scaled their following from 200 to nearly 2k in just one month. Whether you need a cinematic project showcase or a viral social strategy, I turn content into results.

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I bridge the gap between the grit of the building site and the fast-paced world of social media algorithms. While I specialise in the construction industry (holding full Safe Pass and Manual Handling certifications to ensure seamless site access) - my creative expertise is not limited to one sector.

I don’t just “make videos”; I build digital assets that perform. My speciality lies in adapting raw footage into algorithm-friendly content designed for maximum reach. My track record includes growing three TikTok accounts to 140k, 13k, and 10k followers. Most recently, I have been managing the social media for a podcast studio, where I successfully scaled their following from 200 to nearly 2k in just one month.

Whether you need a cinematic project showcase or a viral social strategy, I turn content into results.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Videographer/ Video Editorr at DMC Consultancy
March 1, 2024 - Present
Started as Social Media Assistant, quickly progressing to Primary Video Editor and Lead Videographer, before being appointed Studio Manager for the launch of DMC Studios. Played a key role in building and setting up the podcast studio,managing podcast production and green screen projects forclients, and filming/editing over 150 podcasts, including threerecurring weekly shows.
Content Creator at Awful Gas
March 4, 2021 - May 8, 2025
My approach to video production and social media strategy was forged in one of the most competitive spaces on the internet: Gaming. I built a gaming page to a peak of 150,000 followers, a process that served as an intensive masterclass in digital storytelling. Through this, I moved beyond just "editing" to focus on the science of content performance. I learned how to: Master Video Structure: Crafting the perfect "hook" and pacing to maximise audience retention. Decode Algorithms: Understanding why certain videos fly while others fail, and how to stay ahead of platform trends. Build Communities: Turning casual viewers into a loyal following of over 150k people. This foundational expertise allows me to look at any footage -regardless of the niche -and identify exactly how to package it for maximum reach. I don't just create visually appealing content; I build high-performing digital assets designed to get the most out of every second on screen.

Education

Adobe Premiere Pro Level 1 at Pulse College
May 4, 2022 - May 27, 2025
Adobe After Effects at Pitman Training
April 2, 2025 - May 6, 2025

Qualifications

Drivers License
October 12, 2023 - October 28, 2033
A1/A3 Drone Operator
November 6, 2024 - November 22, 2028
Manual handling
June 1, 2025 - June 14, 2028
Safe Pass
May 7, 2025 - May 24, 2028

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Gaming