Hi, I’m Wiremu Te Kani—a versatile creative professional with 25+ years in broadcast, digital, and freelance projects. I enjoy delivering brand-aligned visuals and engaging video content across TV, social, and web, thriving under pressure and collaborating effectively with teams to meet tight deadlines. I specialize in video editing, motion graphics, and graphic design, with hands-on production experience for news, promos, and cultural programming. I love turning ideas into clear, compelling stories and building efficient workflows that empower others.

Wiremu Te Kani

Hi, I’m Wiremu Te Kani—a versatile creative professional with 25+ years in broadcast, digital, and freelance projects. I enjoy delivering brand-aligned visuals and engaging video content across TV, social, and web, thriving under pressure and collaborating effectively with teams to meet tight deadlines. I specialize in video editing, motion graphics, and graphic design, with hands-on production experience for news, promos, and cultural programming. I love turning ideas into clear, compelling stories and building efficient workflows that empower others.

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Hi, I’m Wiremu Te Kani—a versatile creative professional with 25+ years in broadcast, digital, and freelance projects. I enjoy delivering brand-aligned visuals and engaging video content across TV, social, and web, thriving under pressure and collaborating effectively with teams to meet tight deadlines.

I specialize in video editing, motion graphics, and graphic design, with hands-on production experience for news, promos, and cultural programming. I love turning ideas into clear, compelling stories and building efficient workflows that empower others.

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Language

English
Fluent
Māori
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Content Creator & Editor at Various Clients (Partners Life, InMotion Post, Daylight Creative, and others)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Delivered short-form and long-form edits for web, social, and internal use. Created animated explainers and visual assets aligned with brand guidelines. Worked with remote teams under tight turnarounds and adapted to varied workflows. Provided finishing, colour grading, and audio mix polish across multiple formats. Demonstrated flexibility with software and formats including Premiere, After Effects, Avid, and DaVinci Resolve.
Editor | Motion Designer | Content Creator at Whakaata Māori / Māori Television
January 1, 2024 - September 2, 2025
Held various creative and technical roles including promo editing, motion graphics, finishing, and original content creation for both traditional and digital platforms. Edited daily, weekly, and special content using Avid, Premiere, and Edius. Created motion graphics and visual assets for broadcast and social media. Designed TV and print materials for cultural programming. Directed and edited video content, podcasts, and explainers. Subtitled and re-versioned bilingual content. Provided voiceovers and character voices. Streamlined workflows and trained staff on software and data handling.
On line Editor | Motion Designer at Touchdown Television (MediaWorks)
December 31, 2004 - September 2, 2025
Edited and designed content for popular New Zealand television series including Treasure Island, Ground Force, and The Weakest Link. Managed fast turnaround editing and graphics production under broadcast deadlines.
Senior Editor | Motion Designer | Content Creator at Whakaata Māori / Māori Television
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Edited and produced news, promos, and cultural programming for TV and online; designed bilingual graphics and branding for Matariki, ANZAC, and Waitangi campaigns; adapted long-form content into mobile and social-ready formats (landscape → portrait, subtitling, captions); provided voiceover support and directed narration for explainers and interstitials; built templates and trained staff to streamline workflows
Online Editor / Graphics Designer at Touchdown Television (MediaWorks)
December 31, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Created on-screen graphics and overlays for national TV series; ensured brand consistency across multiple shows and formats; supported daily edit and post-production delivery cycles

Education

Certificate in Video Production at Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT)
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
Diploma in Performing Arts at Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT)
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
Certificate in Video Production at EIT
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025
Diploma in Performing Arts at EIT
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025
Promax Motion Design Masterclass at Promax
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025

Qualifications

Certificate in Video Production
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
Diploma in Performing Arts
February 1, 1994 - December 15, 1995
Advertising with Emotional Impact
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
Te Ara Reo Māori | Te Pūtaketanga o Te Reo
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
Certificate in Video Production – EIT
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025
Diploma in Performing Arts – EIT
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025
Promax Motion Design Masterclass
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization
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