I am a video editor and director with 12+ years of experience in TV, digital and YouTube production. I specialize in dynamic, storytelling-driven editing that keeps audiences engaged. I have worked on long-form projects (documentaries and series) as well as short-form and vertical content for social media, with a strong focus on educational, scientific, and story-based content. I am proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Photoshop, Illustrator, and DaVinci Resolve. I also use AI tools like Runway, Midjourney, ChatGPT API, Canva, and more to optimize workflows and enhance creative output. I am confident with keyframe animation, motion graphics, and working with archival footage. I continuously track YouTube trends and editing techniques to keep content fresh and engaging.

Oleksandr Avsharov

I am a video editor and director with 12+ years of experience in TV, digital and YouTube production. I specialize in dynamic, storytelling-driven editing that keeps audiences engaged. I have worked on long-form projects (documentaries and series) as well as short-form and vertical content for social media, with a strong focus on educational, scientific, and story-based content. I am proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Photoshop, Illustrator, and DaVinci Resolve. I also use AI tools like Runway, Midjourney, ChatGPT API, Canva, and more to optimize workflows and enhance creative output. I am confident with keyframe animation, motion graphics, and working with archival footage. I continuously track YouTube trends and editing techniques to keep content fresh and engaging.

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I am a video editor and director with 12+ years of experience in TV, digital and YouTube production. I specialize in dynamic, storytelling-driven editing that keeps audiences engaged. I have worked on long-form projects (documentaries and series) as well as short-form and vertical content for social media, with a strong focus on educational, scientific, and story-based content.

I am proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Photoshop, Illustrator, and DaVinci Resolve. I also use AI tools like Runway, Midjourney, ChatGPT API, Canva, and more to optimize workflows and enhance creative output. I am confident with keyframe animation, motion graphics, and working with archival footage. I continuously track YouTube trends and editing techniques to keep content fresh and engaging.

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Language

Ukrainian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Chief TV Director | Head of Creative Production at International television Company “1+1 media”
January 1, 2024 - July 28, 2025
Directed and staged daily 8-hour live broadcasts of top-rated shows such as “Breakfast” and “Your day,” comparable to Guten Morgen Deutschland and Good Morning Britain, achieving an 11%+ share. Developed scenography, musical performances, cooking studios, and on-location interviews; also produced off-site shoots. Integrated AI tools for transcription, archiving, and scheduling, streamlining workflows and compensating for a 13% staff shortage during wartime. Coordinated post-production, advertising integrations, and grant-based segments across healthcare, fashion, food, and social sectors.
Director, Creative producer, Postproduction manager at Film company BR DOCS
January 1, 2018 - Present
Directed and edited 10 feature documentaries screened on TV and in cinemas; award winner at Docudays, Bolivia FF, PTAKH. Directed digital ad campaigns for Porsche, SCHÖNEN, Haier, and others, with over 1 million views across platforms. Created social video campaigns for WHO, IOM, and the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense from concept to final edit. Directed and produced analytic YouTube projects with a combined 800K+ subscribers and produced 600+ YouTube episodes for state-funded and educational programs. Managed post-production work for NOVA POST, KAISER, and Atlas including editing, grading, and visual direction.
News Broadcast Professional at Various News Broadcasts (112 international, ZIK, U24)
January 1, 2021 - July 28, 2025
Directed over 1,000 hours of live news, talk shows, and marathon broadcasts. Produced 30+ documentary films covering social, psychological, and war-related topics aired on national TV and digital platforms. Led visual direction and promo campaigns for three national channels, including trailers, branding, and studio design. Supervised post-production teams of over 30 editors and designers ensuring content delivery for continuous 24/7 broadcasting. Developed visual strategies for international expos including Brussels and Kyiv Media Week.
Post-Production Manager / Video Editor at BR DOCS
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Led post-production teams (editors, designers). Edited and released 600+ educational and branded videos for clients such as WHO, IOM, Porsche, Haier, Nova Poshta. Edited content for psychological, historical, and political YouTube channels (combined audience 1M+). Created short-form and vertical formats, motion graphics, and animations. Worked with archival footage; ensured high production quality.
Head of Creative & Technical Production at 1+1 Media Group
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Directed post-production: editing teams, graphics, and studio content. Implemented AI tools to streamline editing and improve efficiency. Directed and edited documentaries, science projects, cooking and history shows. Managed the promo department for the channel.
Producer & Editor at Documentary Films
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Edited and produced 10+ feature-length documentaries with festival distribution (Docudays, OIFF, PTAKH Award). Worked with archives, interviews, and narrative structure. Produced trailers and teasers for festivals and online releases.
Producer & Editor at YouTube Channels
January 1, 2015 - November 17, 2025
Produced and edited long-form psychology content, and psychological short videos with high engagement for channels such as 'U Moii Holovi' and 'Chornyi Psyholog'.
Director / Producer at 112 UA & ZIK Channels
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Directed and supervised post-production for live talk shows, news formats, and large studio projects. Edited weekly and daily TV shows across politics, culture, lifestyle, and entertainment. Designed production workflows for 24/7 news and live broadcast content.

Education

Bachelor’s in Law at Modern University for the Humanities
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2012
Postgraduate Degree in TV direction at TeleRadioPresInstitut
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor's in Law at Modern University for the Humanities
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012
Postgraduate Degree in TV Direction at TeleRadio Press Institute
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Leadership and Team Management
January 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services, Other