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Youssef Kadida

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Hi, I’m Youssef Kadida, a video editor from Tunis with 5+ years of experience transforming raw footage into short-form content that keeps people watching.

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Hi, I’m Youssef Kadida, a video editor from Tunis with 5+ years of experience transforming raw footage into short-form content that keeps people watching. I specialize in crafting 3-second visual hooks, punchy kinetic captions, rapid pacing, and story-driven edits built specifically for audience retention across Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube.

I’m advanced in DaVinci Resolve for dedicated color workflows and I handle the full post-production pipeline—from pacing and hook graphics to color grading, level balancing, and sound design. I’ve also integrated generative AI tools into my editing workflow to speed up ideation and expand creative possibilities while still delivering clean, high-impact results under tight deadlines.

  • 5 years' experience
  • Joined July 2026

Languages

  • ArabicFluent
  • FrenchAdvanced
  • EnglishAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet

Work experience· 4 roles

Video Editor — Content Production · Maflam (Saudi Arabia)Feb 2025 – Jun 2026 · 1 yr 5 mos

Edited fast-turnaround short-form series (Bikhtisar, Hebka, Bel Mawjoud), building opening hook systems, motion graphics, and captions to maximize watch time. Owned end-to-end post-production under tight daily schedules: pacing, hook graphics, color grading, level balancing, and sound design. Cut long-form documentary footage (Filmofeed) into retention-driven social media segments and developed an AI-assisted workflow for cinematic “X-ray” style outputs using tools like Leonardo.ai, Pika Labs, and ElevenLabs.

Video Editor · Maflam (Saudi Arabia)Feb 2025 – Jun 2026 · 1 yr 5 mos

Edited long-form episodes for Filmofeed, breaking down real accidents, mistakes, and mishaps that occurred during the making of famous movies. Also edited short-form series (Bikhtisar & Hebka; Bel Mawjoud) focused on filmmaking tips, techniques, and storytelling concepts. Work includes structuring episodes for retention, pacing and chapter flow, and delivering polished cuts suitable for online audiences.

Freelance Video EditorJan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

Edited high-retention short-form and social content for major international YouTube creators (including LankyBox and Smi7y), turning raw footage into fast-paced visual stories. Produced full short-form videos from scripts and voiceovers for fantasy sports clients, sourcing original b-roll, creating custom motion graphics/VFX, and mixing sound to maintain viewer focus. Delivered short-form and social edits for 10+ international brands while managing feedback and revision cycles.

Freelance Video Editor · International Clients (Remote)Jan 2021 – Dec 2024 · 4 yrs

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Multimedia Communication) — Degree with Honors · Higher Institute of Multimedia Arts of Manouba (ISAMM)2024 – 2026
B.A. Multimedia Communication · ISAMM, Tunisia2024

Certifications and awards

ISAMM Microsoft Club member (ISAMM Microsoft Club)2024 – 2026

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