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Hi, I'm Elijah Rattray, a creative and detail-oriented Social Media Video Editor with 4+ years of experience crafting high-performing video content for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, and YouTube Shorts. I specialize in editing viral content, optimizing for engagement, and ensuring brand messaging aligns with current trends. I have a proven track record of driving social media growth through data-driven video strategies, collaborating with startups and brands to deliver fast, organized turnarounds and scalable assets. I love turning ideas into compelling visuals that resonate with audiences and meet business goals.…Hi, I'm Elijah Rattray, a creative and detail-oriented Social Media Video Editor with 4+ years of experience crafting high-performing video content for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, and YouTube Shorts. I specialize in editing viral content, optimizing for engagement, and ensuring brand messaging aligns with current trends. I have a proven track record of driving social media growth through data-driven video strategies, collaborating with startups and brands to deliver fast, organized turnarounds and scalable assets. I love turning ideas into compelling visuals that resonate with audiences and meet business goals.

Elijah Rattray

Video Editor, Motion Graphic Designer, Filmmaker, +2

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Hi, I'm Elijah Rattray, a creative and detail-oriented Social Media Video Editor with 4+ years of experience crafting high-performing video content for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, and YouTube Shorts. I specialize in editing viral content, optimizing for engagement, and ensuring brand messaging aligns with current trends. I have a proven track record of driving social media growth through data-driven video strategies, collaborating with startups and brands to deliver fast, organized turnarounds and scalable assets. I love turning ideas into compelling visuals that resonate with audiences and meet business goals.…Hi, I'm Elijah Rattray, a creative and detail-oriented Social Media Video Editor with 4+ years of experience crafting high-performing video content for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, and YouTube Shorts. I specialize in editing viral content, optimizing for engagement, and ensuring brand messaging aligns with current trends. I have a proven track record of driving social media growth through data-driven video strategies, collaborating with startups and brands to deliver fast, organized turnarounds and scalable assets. I love turning ideas into compelling visuals that resonate with audiences and meet business goals.

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Hi, I’m Elijah Rattray, a creative and detail-oriented Social Media Video Editor with 4+ years of experience crafting high-performing video content for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, and YouTube Shorts. I specialize in editing viral content, optimizing for engagement, and ensuring brand messaging aligns with current trends.
I have a proven track record of driving social media growth through data-driven video strategies, collaborating with startups and brands to deliver fast, organized turnarounds and scalable assets. I love turning ideas into compelling visuals that resonate with audiences and meet business goals.

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Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Social Media Video Editor at VEED Limited

June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025

Edited videos for VEED's YouTube, Instagram and TikTok accounts, accumulating over 20+ million views in total. Hit 100,000 subscribers in my first year in the role. Designed assets to align with the company's branding to improve output productivity for the wider team. Worked with various types of content, such as long-form, short-form and brand campaigns across several different social media platforms. Utilised data insights from views, watch time, and CTR to enhance video performance.

Freelance Video Editor & Motion Designer at Self-employed / Freelance

June 1, 2025 - November 17, 2025

Filmed, directed and edited over 60+ interviews for LinkedIn content, delivering high-quality content with a fast, organised turnaround. Edited 50+ UGC ads, creating multiple variations and maximising the use of every available clip for performance optimisation. Scripted, produced and edited promos for AI startups, showcasing product launches and tool capabilities with clear, compelling storytelling. Maintained clear and consistent communication with clients, ensuring a strong, collaborative relationship from project kickoff to delivery.

Video Editor at Yepic AI

September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023

Produced promotional and branding videos to showcase the product, driving interest from potential investors and attracting new customers. Collaborated with the marketing team to develop strategies that outperformed key competitors. Maintained high-quality and creative standards while ensuring quick delivery timelines. Designed branding, assets and highlight reels for events, which were in collaboration with Intel and OVHCloud. Created engaging scripts and visual storyboards for standout ad campaigns and product launches.

Video Editor / Videographer at Global Woman Magazine

March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022

Directed and filmed events used to promote the magazine across various platforms. Photographed multiple magazine covers, collaborating closely with clients and directing the entire photoshoot process. Directed, filmed, and edited several interviews — including a notable one inside the House of Lords.

Head of Digital Media at The Obey Alliance

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Led a team of 10 video editors, managing project assignments and collaborating directly with CEOs to ensure high-quality content delivery. Recruited new editors through a structured selection process, including hosting editing challenges to identify top talent. Coordinated with sponsors such as Logitech Gaming, overseeing the distribution of equipment to team members.