Senior Video Editor with fast delivery and strong storytelling skills. Experienced across news, entertainment, and trends with proven performance driving audience engagement and high viewership.

Abbas Mokdad

Senior Video Editor with fast delivery and strong storytelling skills. Experienced across news, entertainment, and trends with proven performance driving audience engagement and high viewership.

Available to hire

Senior Video Editor with fast delivery and strong storytelling skills. Experienced across news, entertainment, and trends with proven
performance driving audience engagement and high viewership.

Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Coordinator of Production Department, and Senior Video Editor at Al-Akhbar Newspaper
September 1, 2021 - Present
Beirut-based daily Arabic-language newspaper. Creates social videos, inputs music, graphics and effects to existing videos. Partners with social and design teams to brainstorm and storyboard video concepts. Manages projects from start to finish.
Social Media Video Editor at LTV Beirut
February 1, 2025 - Present
Video Editor at Al Marfaa Website
May 20, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Beirut-based website. Creates social videos, inputs music, graphics and effects to existing videos.
Video Editor at Zuhal Production
December 20, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Istanbul-based media company.
News Video Editor at Al Jadeed TV
September 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Beirut-based television news network.
Video Editor at OTV Lebanon
January 1, 2019 - October 1, 2025
Lebanon’s publicly traded television station.
CG Operator at OTV Lebanon
January 1, 2019 - October 1, 2025
Lebanon television channel.
Sports Reporter at Assafir Newspaper
July 1, 2015 - October 1, 2025
Beirut-based Arabic daily newspaper.
Speaker at TEDx Beirut
October 1, 2015 - October 1, 2025
Spoke at TEDx Beirut event.
Coordinator of Production Department, Senior Video Editor at Al-Akhbar Newspaper
September 1, 2021 - Present
Coordinates production and edits video content. Creates social videos, inputs music, graphics and effects to existing videos. Partners with social and design teams to brainstorm and storyboard video concepts. Manages projects from start to finish.
Video Editor at LTV
February 1, 2025 - Present
Social Media Video Editor producing and editing content for Beirut-based platform; inputs music, graphics and effects and collaborates with social and design teams to brainstorm concepts; manages projects end-to-end.
Video Editor at Al Marfaa Website
May 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Video Editor for Al Marfaa Website focusing on social videos and online content.
Promo Video Editor at Zuhal Production
December 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Promo Video Editor for Istanbul-based media production company; edits promotional and branded video content.
News Video Editor at Al Jadeed TV
September 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
News video editor responsible for editing news packages and segments.
Video Editor at OTV Lebanon
January 1, 2019 - October 1, 2025
Video Editor at Lebanon's OTV, a publicly traded television station.
CG Operator at OTV Lebanon
January 1, 2019 - October 1, 2025
CG operator handling on-air graphics and visual effects.
Sports Reporter at Assafir Newspaper
July 1, 2015 - October 1, 2025
Sports reporter for a leading Arabic-language daily newspaper in Lebanon.
Coordinator of Production Department and Senior Video Editor at Al-Akhbar Newspaper
September 20, 2021 - Present
Creates social videos, inputs music, graphics and effects to existing videos. Partners with social and design teams to brainstorm and storyboard video concepts. Manages projects from start to finish.
Video Editor at Al Marfaa Website
February 1, 2025 - Present
Beirut-based video editor producing social videos, inputting music, graphics and effects to existing videos; collaborating with social and design teams to brainstorm and storyboard concepts.
Video Editor at Al Marfaa Website
May 20, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Beirut-based video editor for Al Marfaa Website project.
Promo Video Editor at Zuhal Production
December 20, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Created promotional video content; collaborating with teams to brainstorm and storyboard video concepts.
News Video Editor at Al Jadeed TV
September 30, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Beirut-based news video editor.
News Video Editor at OTV Lebanon
January 1, 2019 - October 1, 2025
Beirut-based news video editor at OTV Lebanon.
Sport Reporter at Assafir Newspaper
July 1, 2015 - October 1, 2025
Reported on sports; contributed to daily Arabic-language newspaper coverage.
Coordinator of Production Department, Senior Video Editor at Al-Akhbar Newspaper
September 20, 2021 - Present
Led and edited social videos; input music, graphics and effects to existing videos; collaborated with social and design teams to brainstorm and storyboard video concepts; managed projects from start to finish.
Social Media Video Editor at LTV Beirut
February 1, 2025 - Present
Created social videos and edited content for social platforms; collaborated with social and design teams on concepts and execution.
Video Editor at Al Marfaa Website
May 20, 2024 - October 12, 2025
Edited videos for a Beirut-based social media platform; produced inputs such as music, graphics and effects to existing videos.
Promo Video Editor at Zuhal Production
December 20, 2023 - October 12, 2025
Produced promo videos; collaborated with production teams to brainstorm and edit concepts.
News Video Editor at Al Jadeed TV
September 20, 2022 - October 12, 2025
Edited news video packages; managed footage and graphics and contributed to editorial planning.
Video Editor at OTV Lebanon
January 20, 2019 - October 12, 2025
Edited video content for Beirut-based television station; collaborated on broadcast-quality edits.
CG Operator at OTV Lebanon
January 20, 2019 - October 12, 2025
Managed computer graphics integration for video productions; supported editors with CG elements.
Sports Reporter at Assafir Newspaper
July 20, 2015 - October 12, 2025
Reported on sports news for a leading Arabic-language daily newspaper in Lebanon.
Production Coordinator & Senior Video Editor at Al-Akhbar Newspaper
September 1, 2021 - November 2, 2025
Lead video editing for news and social media. Manage production workflow from concept to final delivery. Collaborate with newsroom & design teams.
Senior Social Media Video Editor at People Arabia
August 1, 2024 - November 2, 2025
Beirut-based social media platform covering lifestyle, fashion, travel, tech, celebrities, entertainment, health & more. Creates 3–5 videos per day for Instagram & TikTok; videos reach 1M+ views across platforms.
Senior Social Media Video Editor at LTV
February 1, 2025 - November 2, 2025
LTV is a private Arabic satellite TV channel launched from Beirut in May 2018.
Broadcast Arabic Video Editor at The Lebanese Football Association
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
News Video Editor & CG Operator at OTV Lebanon
January 20, 2019 - January 20, 2019
Sports Reporter at As-Safir Newspaper
July 20, 2015 - July 20, 2015
Arabic-language daily newspaper; covered sports for the publication.
Video Editor at LTV (Lebanese TV channel)
February 1, 2025 - November 2, 2025
LTV is a private Arabic satellite TV channel; responsible for video editing and content delivery for Beirut-based broadcasts.
News Video Editor & CGO Operator at OTV Lebanon
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Edited news and program content; operated CGO equipment and graphics for broadcasts.
Broadcast Arabic Video Editor at The Lebanese Football Association / OTV Lebanon
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Video editing for Arabic broadcasts related to football and association productions.
Sports Video Editor at OTV Lebanon
January 20, 2019 - January 20, 2019
Edited sports segments and features for Lebanese national broadcasts.
Sport Reporter at As-Safir Newspaper
July 1, 2015 - July 1, 2015
Covering sports news and related features for a leading Arabic-language daily newspaper.
Production Coordinator & Senior Video Editor at Al-Akhbar Newspaper
September 1, 2021 - November 4, 2025
Lead video editing for news and social media. Manage production workflow from concept to final delivery. Collaborate with newsroom and design teams.
Senior Social Media Video Editor at People Arabia
August 1, 2024 - November 4, 2025
People Arabia is a social media platform that covers lifestyle, fashion, travel, tech, celebrities, entertainment, health and more. Creating 3–5 videos per day for Instagram & TikTok. Videos achieved 1M+ views across platforms. Focus on lifestyle, celebrities, tech & entertainment.
Video Editor at LTV (Lebanese Arabic Satellite TV Channel)
February 1, 2025 - November 4, 2025
Video Editor for a private Arabic satellite TV channel, editing content across programs and shows; launched from Beirut in May 2018.
Video Editor at Lebanese Football Association
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Broadcast Arabic video editor for the association's media output; edit and deliver match footage and related video content.
News Video Editor & CGO Operator at OTV Lebanon
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Edit news videos; operate CGO (character generator) and related graphics; support daily broadcast operations.
Sports Reporter at Assafir Newspaper
July 1, 2015 - July 1, 2015
Reported on sports for an Arabic-language daily newspaper in Lebanon.

Education

Bachelor in Radio/TV at Lebanese International University
October 1, 2012 - May 1, 2016
BT3 in Sales and Business Relationships at Institute of Technology of Studies
October 1, 2011 - July 1, 2012
BT2 in Accounting and Informatics at Institute Technique Amleh
October 1, 2009 - June 1, 2011
BA in Radio/TV at Lebanese International University
October 1, 2012 - May 1, 2016
BT3 in Sales and Business Relationships at Institute of Technology of Studies
October 1, 2011 - July 1, 2012
BT2 in Accounting and Informatics at Institute Technique Amlieh
October 1, 2009 - June 1, 2011
BA in Radio/TV at Lebanese International University
October 1, 2012 - May 1, 2016
BT3 in Sales and Business Relationships at Institute Technology of Studies
October 1, 2011 - July 1, 2012
BT2 in Accounting and Informatics at Amlieh Institute of Technology
October 1, 2009 - June 1, 2011
BA in Radio/TV at Lebanese International University
October 20, 2012 - May 20, 2016
BT3 in Sales and Business Relationships at Institute of Technology of Studies, Amlieh, Beirut
October 20, 2011 - July 20, 2012
BT3 in Sales and Business Relationships at Lebanese International University
October 20, 2012 - May 20, 2016
BT3 in Sales and Business Relationships at Institute Technique of Studies
October 20, 2011 - July 20, 2012
BT2 in Accounting and Informatics at Institute Technique Amalieh
October 20, 2009 - June 20, 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Radio/TV at Lebanese International University
October 1, 2012 - May 1, 2016
BT3 in Sales and Business Relationships at Institute Technology of Studies
October 1, 2011 - July 1, 2012
BT2 in Accounting and Informatics at Institute Technique Amlieh
October 1, 2009 - June 1, 2011
BA in Radio / TV at Lebanese International University
October 1, 2012 - May 1, 2016
BT3 in Sales and Business Relationships at Institute of Technology Studies
October 1, 2011 - July 1, 2012
BT2 in Accounting and Informatics at Institute Technique Amlieh
October 1, 2009 - June 1, 2011

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet