Available to hire
I’m a senior video editor and colorist with 16 years of experience crafting story-driven edits for documentaries, broadcast, film, commercials, and digital content across Iraq, Egypt, Turkey, and Canada. I specialize in short-form and social edits for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts—building strong hooks, pacing, captions, and platform-ready versions from raw footage through finishing.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Language
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
Turkish
Intermediate
Work Experience
Video Editor & Post-Production at Studio One Film Production
October 1, 2025 - PresentGuide visual direction across story, color, graphics, and final exports while aligning with client brand identity; contribute editing and finishing for short films, commercials, weddings, podcasts, and digital content; create lower thirds, title cards, and motion-graphics elements in After Effects for commercial and social deliverables.
Video Editor at Mavi Baykuş Film Production
June 30, 2025 - September 3, 2025Edited high-quality video content for television and digital platforms. Managed graphics, coordinated with camera teams, and scheduled guests. Maintained creative consistency throughout post-production.
Video Editor at Mavi Baykuş Film Production
June 30, 2025 - August 13, 2025Edited high-quality video content for television and digital platforms. Managed graphics, coordinated with camera teams, and scheduled guests. Maintained creative consistency throughout post-production.
Video Editor at Mavi Baykuş Film Production
June 30, 2025 - August 13, 2025Edited high-quality video content for television and digital platforms. Managed graphic elements, coordinated with camera teams, and scheduled guests. Ensured creative consistency throughout the post-production process from October 2022 to June 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey.
Video Editor at Mavi Baykuş Film Production
June 30, 2025 - August 13, 2025Edited high-quality video content for television and digital platforms. Managed graphics, coordinated with camera teams, and scheduled guests. Maintained creative consistency throughout post-production processes.
Video Editor & Post-Production at Studio One Film Production
January 1, 2023 - PresentGuide the visual direction of each edit—story, color, graphics, and final exports—aligning content with client brand identity in collaboration with the production team. Contribute editing and finishing for short films, commercials, weddings, podcasts, and digital content. Build After Effects lower thirds, title cards, and motion-graphics elements to support commercial and short-form deliverables.
Video Editor at Mavi Baykuş Film Production
October 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025Edited television and digital productions while maintaining creative consistency and brand alignment throughout editorial through delivery. Created title cards, lower thirds, and supporting motion graphics in After Effects while coordinating visual direction with graphics and camera teams.
Video Editor at 8mm Post Production
July 31, 2022 - September 3, 2025Produced visual content and managed editing workflows for client projects. Directed camera operators and supported on-set logistics.
Video Editor at 8mm Post Production
July 31, 2022 - August 13, 2025Produced visual content and managed editing workflows for client projects. Directed camera operators and supported on-set logistics.
Video Editor at 8mm Post Production
July 31, 2022 - August 13, 2025Produced visual content and managed editing workflows for multiple client projects, directed camera operators, and supported on-set logistics between February 2021 and July 2022 in Istanbul, Turkey.
Video Editor at 8mm Post Production
July 31, 2022 - August 13, 2025Produced visual content and managed editing workflows for client projects. Directed camera operators and supported on-set logistics during shoots.
Video Editor at 8mm Post Production
February 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022Managed editing workflows, schedules, and project delivery under deadline for client productions. Worked with production teams on media organization and visual continuity to keep projects on track and consistent.
Art Director & Field Producer at Al Nahrain Satellite TV Channel
January 31, 2020 - September 3, 2025Oversaw production design, field shoots, and editing for various programs. Managed guest interviews and coordinated technical crews.
Art Director & Field Producer at Al Nahrain Satellite TV Channel
January 31, 2020 - August 13, 2025Oversaw production design, field shoots, and editing for various programs. Managed guest interviews and coordinated technical crews.
Art Director & Field Producer at Al Nahrain Satellite TV Channel
January 31, 2020 - August 13, 2025Oversaw production design and field shoots while managing editing for various programs. Coordinated guest interviews and supervised technical crews in Baghdad, Iraq from December 2017 to January 2020.
Art Director & Field Producer at Al Nahrain Satellite TV Channel
January 31, 2020 - August 13, 2025Oversaw production design, field shoots, and editing for various television programs. Managed guest interviews and coordinated technical crews to ensure smooth production operations.
Video Editor & Promotions Producer at Al Sumaria Satellite TV Channel
December 31, 2017 - September 3, 2025Edited field reports, interviews, and promotional videos. Collaborated with journalists and production teams on feature content.
Video Editor & Promotions Producer at Al Sumaria Satellite TV Channel
December 31, 2017 - August 13, 2025Edited field reports, interviews, and promotional videos. Collaborated with journalists and production teams on feature content.
Video Editor & Promotions Producer at Al Sumaria Satellite TV Channel
December 31, 2017 - August 13, 2025Edited field reports, interviews, and promotional videos. Collaborated closely with journalists and production teams on feature content from December 2014 to December 2017 in Baghdad, Iraq.
Video Editor & Promotions Producer at Al Sumaria Satellite TV Channel
December 31, 2017 - August 13, 2025Edited field reports, interviews, and promotional videos. Collaborated closely with journalists and production teams in creating feature content.
Art Director & Field Producer at Al Nahrain Satellite TV
December 1, 2017 - January 31, 2020Provided creative direction for television programmes by coordinating production design, editing, field shoots, and technical crews while ensuring on-air output stayed consistent with the channel’s brand identity.
Field Producer / Fixer at The New York Times Baghdad
January 1, 2016 - PresentCoordinated access, interviews, and field logistics for the documentary The Fight for Fallujah.
Video Editor & Promotions at Al-Rasheed Satellite TV Channel
December 31, 2014 - September 3, 2025Developed promotional campaigns and documentary edits using Adobe Suite.
Video Editor & Promotions at Al-Rasheed Satellite TV Channel
December 31, 2014 - August 13, 2025Developed promotional campaigns and documentary edits using Adobe Suite.
Video Editor & Promotions at Al-Rasheed Satellite TV Channel
December 31, 2014 - August 13, 2025Developed promotional campaigns and documentary edits using Adobe Suite in Baghdad, Iraq from January 2011 to December 2014.
Video Editor & Promotions at Al-Rasheed Satellite TV Channel
December 31, 2014 - August 13, 2025Developed promotional campaigns and documentary edits using Adobe Suite to produce engaging broadcast content.
Video Editor & Promotions Producer at Al Sumaria Satellite TV
December 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017Edited documentaries, interviews, news segments, field reports, and channel promotions alongside journalists and producers. Delivered brand-consistent broadcast content under tight daily deadlines.
Video Editor & Promotions at Al-Rasheed Satellite TV
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014Edited television programmes, documentary content, and broadcast promotional campaigns, supporting consistent on-air delivery of production and promotional material.
Head of Editing & Graphics at Al-Hadath Satellite Channel
October 31, 2009 - September 3, 2025Led editing and graphics teams for broadcast content. Directed workflows for studio and field projects.
Head of Editing & Graphics at Al-Hadath Satellite Channel
October 31, 2009 - August 13, 2025Led editing and graphics teams for broadcast content. Directed workflows for studio and field projects.
Head of Editing & Graphics at Al-Hadath Satellite Channel
October 31, 2009 - August 13, 2025Led editing and graphics teams for broadcast content and directed workflows for studio and field projects in Giza, Egypt from March 2009 to October 2009.
Head of Editing & Graphics at Al-Hadath Satellite Channel
October 31, 2009 - August 13, 2025Led editing and graphics teams for broadcast content. Directed workflows for both studio and field projects to ensure timely delivery of quality programming.
Video Editor at Al-Majid Satellite Channel
July 31, 2009 - September 3, 2025Edited news reports and features using Final Cut Pro.
Video Editor at Al-Majid Satellite Channel
July 31, 2009 - August 13, 2025Edited news reports and features using Final Cut Pro.
Video Editor at Al-Majid Satellite Channel
July 31, 2009 - August 13, 2025Edited news reports and features using Final Cut Pro in Giza, Egypt from April 2008 to July 2009.
Video Editor at Al-Majid Satellite Channel
July 31, 2009 - August 13, 2025Edited news reports and features utilizing Final Cut Pro to maintain broadcast quality.
Head of Editing & Graphics at Al-Hadath Satellite TV
January 1, 2009 - PresentLed editing and graphics workflows and coordinated programme production to support consistent production output.
Video Editor (Music Videos) at Life Style Satellite Channel
April 30, 2008 - September 3, 2025Edited music video content with a focus on rhythm and artistic style.
Graphic Designer at Al-Qiethara Satellite Channel
April 30, 2008 - September 3, 2025Produced on-air visuals and animations with Adobe and 3D Studio Max.
Video Editor (Music Videos) at Life Style Satellite Channel
April 30, 2008 - August 13, 2025Edited music video content with a focus on rhythm and artistic style.
Graphic Designer at Al-Qiethara Satellite Channel
April 30, 2008 - August 13, 2025Produced on-air visuals and animations with Adobe and 3D Studio Max.
Video Editor (Music Videos) at Life Style Satellite Channel
April 30, 2008 - August 13, 2025Edited music video content with a focus on rhythm and artistic style in Giza, Egypt from July 2007 to April 2008.
Graphic Designer at Al-Qiethara Satellite Channel
April 30, 2008 - August 13, 2025Produced on-air visuals and animations using Adobe products and 3D Studio Max in Giza, Egypt from January 2008 to April 2008.
Video Editor (Music Videos) at Life Style Satellite Channel
April 30, 2008 - August 13, 2025Edited music video content with a focus on rhythm and artistic style to produce compelling visuals for broadcast.
Graphic Designer at Al-Qiethara Satellite Channel
April 30, 2008 - August 13, 2025Produced on-air visuals and animations using Adobe Suite and 3D Studio Max to enhance broadcast presentation.
Film & Commercial Post-Production (Color Correction & Grading) at Aroma Studios
January 1, 2008 - January 31, 2010Contributed to color correction and grading for three feature films and commercial productions; supported professional finishing workflows using Autodesk Smoke, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Premiere Pro.
Film & Commercial Post-Production at Aroma Studios
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010Contributed color correction and grading to feature films and commercial productions. Supported professional finishing workflows using Autodesk Smoke, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Premiere Pro.
2D Designer at Location for Advertising and Media
December 31, 2007 - September 3, 2025Created visual designs for print, billboards, and marketing campaigns.
2D Designer at Location for Advertising and Media
December 31, 2007 - August 13, 2025Created visual designs for print, billboards, and marketing campaigns.
2D Designer at Location for Advertising and Media
December 31, 2007 - August 13, 2025Created visual designs for print, billboards, and marketing campaigns in Egypt during 2007.
2D Designer at Location for Advertising and Media
December 31, 2007 - August 13, 2025Created visual designs for print, billboards, and marketing campaigns to support advertising client needs.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science at College of Baghdad for Economic Sciences
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science at College of Baghdad for Economic Sciences
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006Bachelor’s Degree at College of Baghdad for Economic Sciences
January 1, 2006 - August 13, 2025Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science at College of Baghdad for Economic Sciences
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006BSc, Computer Science at College of Baghdad for Economic Sciences
January 1, 2006 - September 24, 2026BSc, Computer Science at College of Baghdad for Economic Sciences, Iraq
January 1, 2006 - September 28, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet
A curated showcase of my most impactful projects, blending creative storytelling with technical precision. This collection reflects my expertise in video editing and color grading, from shaping compelling narratives to crafting cinematic visuals that captivate audiences. Each piece demonstrates my commitment to high-quality production and visual artistry.
Link to the Portfolio
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