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Versatile producer/editor with 15+ years of international experience creating compelling digital content across documentary, corporate, and entertainment sectors. Brings a unique combination of creative vision and technical mastery to complex, high-profile productions distributed globally.
Thrives in collaborative environments with proven dependability and reliability under pressure. Combines sharp editorial instincts with exceptional attention to detail and commitment to excellence, with proven ability to lead multifaceted projects from concept through delivery.
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English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Persian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Editor / Podcast Producer at Bahá'í World News Service
February 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026Led end-to-end podcast production - Produced, directed, and edited podcasts from concept to delivery, including research, scripting, and talent coordination. Managed high-pressure newsroom content - Edited newsreels and breaking news while meeting tight deadlines across multiple international time zones. Executed comprehensive post-production - Colour grading, sound recording, audio mixing, and across documentaries and social content. Created graphics - Animated titles, name cards, lower thirds. Managed complex international shoots - Directed international shoots at UNESCO sites, coordinating interviews and managing sensitive archival materials. Developed strategic content campaigns - Wrote production briefs, planned special event coverage and documentary productions, collaborating across several teams. Optimised multi-platform distribution - Reversion content for social media platforms while staying current with changing trends, and directed voice-over talent for enhanced storytelling
Editor & Project Manager at Bahá'í World News Service
January 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023Documentary: 'Constructing the Shrine of 'Abdu'l-Bahá' - Delivered high-profile project on deadline - Managed complete production timeline and led a team of editors. Directed key production elements - Conducted interviews and collaborated with DoP to capture B-roll footage on location, ensuring comprehensive visual storytelling. Oversaw pre-production - Led research, story development, and scheduling.
Assistant Editor at Bahá'í World Centre
May 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022Documentary: 'Glimpses of a Hundred Years of Endeavour' (Dir. May Taherzadeh) - Managed global archival research - Sourced and secured historical media from individual and national archives worldwide, coordinating with international researchers and archivists. Ensured editorial integrity - Edited sensitive archival sequences while maintaining historical accuracy and adhering to strict security protocols for confidential materials. Led multilingual production - Produced and directed voice-over sessions in 5 languages (Spanish, French, Kiswahili, Farsi, Russian), expanding global reach and cultural accessibility. Optimised post-production workflow - Designed and implemented comprehensive media organisation system for project files, bins, and metadata.
Picture Editor at Manoto TV
February 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Delivered time-critical content - Cut news packages and VTs for daily live broadcasts under tight same-day transmission deadlines. Managed multi-source media workflows - Sourced and integrated footage from Reuters, AP, and internal archives. Led restoration projects - Online edited investigative documentaries and classic Iranian films, including comprehensive picture and sound restoration.
Freelance Self-Shooter & Editor at Self-Employed
April 1, 2016 - February 1, 2020Delivered diverse content across sectors - Produced dynamic and engaging content for healthcare (NHS), telecommunications (GSMA), humanitarian organisations (Humanitarian Innovation Fund), and technology sectors (Info Security Europe). Managed end-to-end production - Self-shot and edited projects from client brief to final delivery, handling all aspects of single-operator workflows. Delivered rapid turnarounds - Balanced multiple concurrent projects across different sectors and creative briefs.
Promo Producer/Editor at The Africa Channel International
December 1, 2011 - April 1, 2016Advanced to lead creative position - Promoted from Assistant Promo Editor to oversee the creative department's promotional content strategy and execution. Planned and executed multi-platform on-air campaigns, collaborating with schedulers to launch new strands. Produced diverse promotional content - Edited and re-versioned promos, fillers, interviews, and sales reels for broadcast and digital platforms. Ensured content compliance and brand standards - Maintained broadcasting standards and legal requirements while enforcing network identity guidelines. Managed complete post-production pipeline - Created on-air graphics, performed final colour grading, and ensured broadcast-quality delivery standards.
Education
MA Documentary Film at University of the Arts London
January 1, 2010 - December 1, 2010BA Digital and Lens Media at University of Hertfordshire
September 1, 2002 - July 1, 2005Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Software & Internet, Professional Services
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