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I'm a video and audio editor with international experience in documentary, broadcast, and digital media. I have worked on short and long-form projects for broadcasters and institutions including BBC, Euronews, Volant Media Ltd., and the University of Sussex. I focus on narrative structure, interview editing, and editorial decision-making under tight deadlines. I'm proficient with Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro, with experience handling multilingual content and sensitive material. I have been recognized for creative and editorial excellence, including a nomination for Best Cultural Documentary at the AIBs International Awards for Journalism in 2020. I'm committed to collaborative editorial practice, integrating research-informed storytelling and ethical documentary methods to deliver compelling, responsible media for diverse audiences.…I'm a video and audio editor with international experience in documentary, broadcast, and digital media. I have worked on short and long-form projects for broadcasters and institutions including BBC, Euronews, Volant Media Ltd., and the University of Sussex. I focus on narrative structure, interview editing, and editorial decision-making under tight deadlines. I'm proficient with Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro, with experience handling multilingual content and sensitive material. I have been recognized for creative and editorial excellence, including a nomination for Best Cultural Documentary at the AIBs International Awards for Journalism in 2020. I'm committed to collaborative editorial practice, integrating research-informed storytelling and ethical documentary methods to deliver compelling, responsible media for diverse audiences.

MARYA M RAZ

Creative Producer, Videographer, Video Editor, +6

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I'm a video and audio editor with international experience in documentary, broadcast, and digital media. I have worked on short and long-form projects for broadcasters and institutions including BBC, Euronews, Volant Media Ltd., and the University of Sussex. I focus on narrative structure, interview editing, and editorial decision-making under tight deadlines. I'm proficient with Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro, with experience handling multilingual content and sensitive material. I have been recognized for creative and editorial excellence, including a nomination for Best Cultural Documentary at the AIBs International Awards for Journalism in 2020. I'm committed to collaborative editorial practice, integrating research-informed storytelling and ethical documentary methods to deliver compelling, responsible media for diverse audiences.…I'm a video and audio editor with international experience in documentary, broadcast, and digital media. I have worked on short and long-form projects for broadcasters and institutions including BBC, Euronews, Volant Media Ltd., and the University of Sussex. I focus on narrative structure, interview editing, and editorial decision-making under tight deadlines. I'm proficient with Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro, with experience handling multilingual content and sensitive material. I have been recognized for creative and editorial excellence, including a nomination for Best Cultural Documentary at the AIBs International Awards for Journalism in 2020. I'm committed to collaborative editorial practice, integrating research-informed storytelling and ethical documentary methods to deliver compelling, responsible media for diverse audiences.

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I’m a video and audio editor with international experience in documentary, broadcast, and digital media. I have worked on short and long-form projects for broadcasters and institutions including BBC, Euronews, Volant Media Ltd., and the University of Sussex. I focus on narrative structure, interview editing, and editorial decision-making under tight deadlines. I’m proficient with Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro, with experience handling multilingual content and sensitive material. I have been recognized for creative and editorial excellence, including a nomination for Best Cultural Documentary at the AIBs International Awards for Journalism in 2020.

I’m committed to collaborative editorial practice, integrating research-informed storytelling and ethical documentary methods to deliver compelling, responsible media for diverse audiences.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Italian

Fluent

Persian

Fluent

French

Intermediate

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Documentary Editor and Producer at Across Europe and the UK

January 1, 2026 - Present

Editing and producing documentary films and short-form factual content for broadcasters and institutions in the UK and Europe, including BBC, Shorts4Change and Volant Media Ltd.

Documentary Editor and Filmmaker (Co-Founder) at Empty Space Productions Ltd.

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026

Lead video/audio editor and creative practitioner on documentary projects, overseeing workflows from development through post-production and delivery. Integrating practice-based research into editorial and production workflows, informing narrative structure and creative decision-making.

Video and Audio Editor at University of Sussex

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Edited a long-form documentary, The Other Place, focusing on the Iranian LGBT community in exile, handling sensitive subject matter and narrative-driven interview material.

Senior Video Editor and Producer at Volant Media / DMA Media Ltd.

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2024

Lead editor and producer on award-nominated documentaries addressing cultural, social, and human-interest themes. Works recognized by international festivals, including the AIBs International Awards for Journalism (2020).

Video Editor and Multimedia Journalist at Euronews (Italy)

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Edited and produced video news packages and podcasts in Italian and Persian. Coordinated multilingual production teams to deliver fast-turnaround news content.

Freelance Video Editor, Screenwriter, Director, and Storyboard Artist at Italy and UK (Freelance)

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

Edited, wrote, planned, and directed experimental and narrative films for producers and record labels across Europe and the UK, including Agualoca Records (Tuscany), Desuonatori Autoproduzioni (Puglia), Revalve Records (Naples), and Horseshoe Boy Ltd. (London).

Jury Member at Paris International Cinefest

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Reviewed and evaluated long and short-form films.

Jury Member at Creative International Open Film Festival/IOFF

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

Reviewed and evaluated long and short-form films.

Guest Lecturer at University of the Arts London (UAL)

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Delivered lectures on Creativity, Observation and Cultural Adaptation of the Filmmaker and Diverse Journalism with emphasis on visual storytelling, editorial decision-making, and ethical documentary practice.

Masterclass Instructor at Norfolk State University (NSU)

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Taught visual storytelling and documentary editing, covering narrative structure, interview construction, and editing strategies.

Videographer / Course Facilitator at Cobra Collective CIC

January 1, 2017 - Present

Designing and producing participatory video projects, teaching hands-on editing and storytelling with migrant communities and collectives.

Video Production Course Instructor at Darkroom School of Cinema and Photography

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

Taught audiovisual storytelling and editing techniques, focusing on narrative construction, sequence assembly, and critical viewing for post-production.

Cinema and Video Production Online Course Instructor at Formazione Gaia

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Designed and delivered online courses on video editing and narrative storytelling, including project-based assignments and workflow guidance for remote learners.