I’m a video editor and digital storyteller with 3+ years of experience in editing, content creation and digital storytelling. A University of Leeds graduate, I work as Content Lead and Social Media Producer at Female First, where I produce daily short-form videos, craft engaging captions, and help tell timely stories that resonate with a predominantly female audience. I’m passionate about innovative storytelling and staying ahead of social trends. I independently film with Sony cameras, edit in Premiere Pro and Creative Suite, and collaborate across production, marketing, and editorial to grow communities and drive engagement on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.

Vanely Barumire

I’m a video editor and digital storyteller with 3+ years of experience in editing, content creation and digital storytelling. A University of Leeds graduate, I work as Content Lead and Social Media Producer at Female First, where I produce daily short-form videos, craft engaging captions, and help tell timely stories that resonate with a predominantly female audience. I’m passionate about innovative storytelling and staying ahead of social trends. I independently film with Sony cameras, edit in Premiere Pro and Creative Suite, and collaborate across production, marketing, and editorial to grow communities and drive engagement on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.

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I’m a video editor and digital storyteller with 3+ years of experience in editing, content creation and digital storytelling. A University of Leeds graduate, I work as Content Lead and Social Media Producer at Female First, where I produce daily short-form videos, craft engaging captions, and help tell timely stories that resonate with a predominantly female audience.

I’m passionate about innovative storytelling and staying ahead of social trends. I independently film with Sony cameras, edit in Premiere Pro and Creative Suite, and collaborate across production, marketing, and editorial to grow communities and drive engagement on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Content Lead, Social Media Producer at Female First
February 1, 2025 - Present
Digital production lead responsible for creating 3 daily high-quality social videos by editing short-form content in Adobe Premiere Pro, performing color grading, fixing audio issues, creating thumbnails, and writing captions to drive Instagram Reels and TikTok engagement. Develops weekly landscape storytelling skits and interviews, independently filming with Sony cameras, and editing to produce content for a female audience focused on pop culture and current affairs. Monitors performance metrics, uses data to refine content strategy, and collaborates with production, marketing, and editorial teams to build community and deliver scroll-stopping content.
Content Creator at Sports News Blitz
September 1, 2024 - Present
Identified briefs and generated ideas to increase website traffic; produced daily recaps on the WTA tour and features on leading female tennis players to boost engagement. Filmed and edited video explainers about padel and AFCON, produced reports on major events, and color graded footage to deliver polished content. Contributed to the content calendar and editorial team with ideas to tap into growing sport audiences, while meeting tight deadlines.
Social Media Intern at Bauer Radio
July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Supported a fast-paced newsroom by researching potential stories, interviewing local constituents, editing social media content, and delivering live content during the UK election. Organized and tracked trends to create digital content aligned with the Greatest Hits Yorkshire brand, and collaborated across projects to refine content strategy and monitor metrics.

Education

BSc in Journalism and Media (2:1) at University of Leeds
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment