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Hi, I’m Chigozie Ekem, a creative and detailed video specialist with extensive experience in video production from pre-production to post-production. I have a passion for storytelling through visuals and enjoy managing video projects that cater to diverse audiences. With expertise in editing, live streaming, and shoot planning, I strive to deliver high-quality video content that meets and exceeds client expectations.
Over the years, I’ve worked in various roles including video executive and lead video editor, honing my skills in creative development, quality control, and content management. I love working collaboratively with teams, managing deadlines, and finding creative solutions to bring ideas to life on screen.
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Work Experience
Video Executive at MSport Nigeria
December 1, 2022 - PresentOversaw logistical aspects from pre-production to post-production. Wrote program content and produced broadcast segments. Managed creative development and filming of different types of video content. Ensured quality control and minimized downtime to maximize revenue. Designed programs and created content to drive brand and marketing messaging by brand strategies. Managed video production needs for diverse audiences on behalf of direct advertisers and programmatic buyers.
Lead video Editor / Head Technical at Wakaati Television Nigeria
January 31, 2022 - July 11, 2025Worked with the team independently to meet tight deadlines and maintain high quality of work. Created titles, captions, graphics, and templates in After Effects to enhance visual flair. Executed dynamic video edits to engage target audiences and accomplish project objectives. Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value, and continuity, trimming shots and editing content. Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects. Edited videos and rearranged shots to align with creative or production requirements. Set up cameras and controlled video equipment for live and recorded broadcasts.
Video Executive at MSport Nigeria Limited
January 1, 2022 - June 19, 2024Responsible for content generation and shoot planning. Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects. Edited videos and rearranged shots to align with creative or production requirements. Set up cameras and printers for special effects and photography. Adapted camera attachments based on shot requirements and environmental conditions. Controlled video equipment for composing and framing shots. Prepared equipment for live and recorded broadcasts.
Lead video Editor / Technical at Tiwa'N'Tiwa television Nigeria
October 31, 2020 - July 11, 2025Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value, and continuity; trimmed shots and edited content. Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects. Edited and rearranged shots to meet creative or production requirements. Set up cameras and printers to create special effects and produced photographs for diverse uses. Adjusted camera attachments based on shot requirements and environmental conditions. Controlled video equipment for composing and framing shots. Used cameras mounted in different ways for live and recorded broadcasts.
Lead video Editor / Head Technical at TNT television
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value, and continuity. Delivered edits with multi-camera angles, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects. Edited and rearranged shots to fit creative and production needs. Managed camera setups and visual effects production. Adjusted camera equipment for various shooting conditions. Operated cameras for live and recorded broadcasts.
Lead video Editor / Head Technical at OTV television
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value and continuity; trimmed shots and edited content. Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio and special effects. Edited videos and rearranged shots to match creative or production requirements. Set up cameras and printers to create special effects and produce photographs for diverse uses. Changed camera attachments based on specific shot requirements and environmental conditions. Adjusted and controlled video equipment, composed and framed shots. Set up and used cameras in different types of mounts for live and recorded broadcasts.
Lead video Editor / Head Technical at OTV television
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value and continuity, trimmed shots and edited content. Delivered edits using multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio and special effects. Edited videos and rearranged shots according to creative or production requirements. Set up cameras and printers to create special effects and produce photographs. Adapted camera attachments as needed based on shot requirements and environmental conditions. Operated and controlled video equipment, composing and framing shots for live and recorded broadcasts.
Lead video Editor / Head Technical at TNT television
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value and continuity; trimmed shots and edited content. Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio and special effects. Edited videos and rearranged shots to match creative or production requirements. Set up cameras and printers to create special effects and produce photographs for diverse uses. Changed camera attachments based on specific shot requirements and environmental conditions. Adjusted and controlled video equipment, composed and framed shots. Set up and used cameras in different types of mounts for live and recorded broadcasts.
Lead video Editor / Head Technical at TNT television
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value and continuity, trimmed shots and edited content. Delivered edits integrating multiple camera angles, titles, graphics, audio and special effects. Edited and rearranged shots to suit creative or production needs. Set up equipment to create special effects and produce photographs. Changed camera attachments per environmental and shot specifics. Controlled video equipment, framing and composing shots. Managed camera setups for live and recorded broadcasts.
Video Editor / Live switcher / Assistant producer TRENDING on Hiptv Nigeria at Smooth Promotions Nigeria (Hiptv)
November 30, 2017 - July 11, 2025Set up cameras in diverse mounts for live and recorded broadcasts. Inspected images to identify and correct issues like subject movement and distance changes. Calculated lighting, shutter angles, camera distances, and shot factors. Managed and coordinated post-production tasks including video editing, motion graphics design, compositing, and quality assurance. Scheduled shoots and coordinated filming through communication with talent and crew. Streamlined processes to minimize production delays and achieve intended strategy.
Video Editor / Cameraman at OLX Truth Series TV Commercials
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Combined text, video, and composited elements for coherent layouts. Participated in creative brainstorming for new content, social media campaigns, and sponsorship initiatives. Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras. Applied technical, editorial, and storytelling skills in production and design. Collaborated with colorists and sound artists to finalize post-production elements.
Supervising Editor at Close Up Cupid Games reality TV show
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Created short-form videos, animated gifs, and motion graphics for social media. Edited video, audio, still imagery, and motion graphics for multimedia projects. Re-formatted content for various social media and digital platforms. Delivered edits on schedule for reviews and final delivery. Proposed new ideas to improve editing processes and content performance and worked with graphic templates.
Supervising Editor at Fayrouz reality TV show
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Worked under tight deadlines either independently or with a team making quick creative editing decisions to maintain work quality. Created titles, captions, graphics, and templates in After Effects for added visual flair. Developed dynamic video edits to engage target audiences and meet project goals.
Video Editor / Cameraman at Trace the Seat on TRACE URBAN
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Oversaw daily operations for a production company specializing in webcasting, commercials, and special events. Managed video shoots, teams, and performers, including scheduling and equipment operation. Assisted clients and creatives with script writing and set design. Created production schedules and hired/trained production specialists.
Video Editor / Assistant producer at TRENDING on Hiptv Nigeria
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018Inspected films to detect and resolve issues such as subject movement and distance changes. Managed lighting, shutter angles, camera distances, and shot factors. Developed studio sets, organized furniture and props. Coordinated post-production activities including video editing, motion graphics, compositing, and quality assurance. Scheduled shoots and communicated with talent and crew. Streamlined production processes to minimize delays and meet strategic goals.
Video Editor / Cameraman at OLX Truth Series TV Commercials
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Combined text, video and other composited elements onscreen to create logical, coherent layouts. Participated in creative brainstorms for new content and series, social media campaigns and sponsorship initiatives. Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources. Utilized demonstrable technical, editorial and creative storytelling skills in editing, producing and design. Partnered with colorists and sound artists to develop look and feel of each asset. Saw concepts through to completion by working to develop final edits, color and other elements in post-production process.
Supervising Editor at Close Up Cupid Games reality TV show
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Created short-form videos, animated gifs and motion graphics for social media posts. Edited together video, audio still imagery and motion graphics for creative and informational multimedia projects. Created and reformatted content across various social media and digital platforms. Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery. Contributed new ideas and looked for ways to improve content editing and processes. Developed best practice content editing techniques to enhance content performance across social platforms and extend content across traditional platforms. Worked with graphic templates and seamlessly inserted into videos.
Supervising Editor at Fayrouz LO9 2 riginal reality TV show
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Worked under tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work. Created titles, captions, graphics and templates in After Effects to give edits additional visual flare. Conceived, crafted and executed dynamic video edits to captivate target audiences and accomplish project objectives.
Video Editor / Cameraman at Trace the Seat on TRACE URBAN
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Oversaw day-to-day operations for production company specializing in creating videos for webcasting, commercials and special events. Managed video shoots, set teams and performers while creating work schedules and operating production equipment. Assisted clients and creative teams in script writing and set design. Created production schedules for every step of video production. Hired and trained independent production specialists, graphic designers and other staff members.
Video Editor / cameraman at D’Banj 10th Anniversary on stage
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Delivered branded content across film, broadcasting and advertising segments. Managed capture and editing of video footage to monitor consistency. Liaised between departments to create and execute elements for programming. Automated office operations, managed client correspondence and recorded tracking and data communications. Facilitated development of innovative scripts and storyboards. Produced and edited high impact segments and stories. Improved productivity initiatives by effectively managing budgets and accounts and coordinating itinerary and schedules.
Video Editor / Assistant producer at TRENDING on Hiptv Nigeria
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018Inspected films to spot and correct problems with subject movement and distance changes. Calculated proper lighting, shutter angles, camera distances and shot factors. Developed studio sets and lined up furniture and props. Managed and coordinated post-production video editing, motion graphics design, compositing and quality assurance reviewing. Scheduled shoots and set up filming by communicating with talent and crew. Streamlined processes to minimize production delays and achieve intended strategy.
Video Editor / Cameraman at OLX Truth Series TV Commercials
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Combined text, video and other elements to create coherent layouts. Participated in brainstorming for new content, social campaigns, and sponsorship initiatives. Organized and worked with multi-camera raw footage and sources. Applied technical, editorial and storytelling skills in editing and production. Collaborated with colorists and sound artists to establish look and feel of assets. Managed final edits including color correction in post-production.
Supervising Editor at Close Up Cupid Games reality TV show
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Created short-form videos, animated gifs, and motion graphics for social media. Edited video, audio, still imagery and motion graphics for multimedia projects. Created and adapted content for various social media and digital platforms. Delivered edits on schedule for review and final delivery. Contributed ideas to improve editing processes and content performance across platforms. Worked with graphic templates integrating them seamlessly into videos.
Supervising Editor at Fayrouz LO9 2 original reality TV show
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Worked under tight deadlines independently or with team, making quick creative editing decisions. Created titles, captions, graphics, and templates in After Effects for enhanced visual effects. Delivered dynamic video edits to engage target audiences and achieve project goals.
Video Editor / Cameraman at Trace the Seat on TRACE URBAN
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Oversaw daily operations for video production specializing in webcasting, commercials and special events. Managed video shoots, team setup, performer coordination and production scheduling. Assisted clients and creative teams in scriptwriting and set design. Created production schedules for video projects. Hired and trained independent production specialists and graphic designers.
Video Editor / Cameraman at D’Banj 10th Anniversary on stage
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Delivered branded content across film, broadcasting and advertising segments. Managed capture and editing of video footage ensuring consistency. Coordinated between departments to execute programming elements. Automated office operations and managed client correspondence and communications. Facilitated development of innovative scripts and storyboards. Produced and edited impactful segments and stories. Improved productivity through effective budget management and scheduling.
Video Editor / Assistant producer at TRENDING on Hiptv Nigeria
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018Inspected films to identify and correct issues related to subject movement and distance changes. Calculated proper lighting, shutter angles, camera distances, and shot factors. Developed studio sets arranging furniture and props. Managed and coordinated post-production video editing, motion graphics design, compositing and quality assurance review. Scheduled shoots and communicated with talent and crew for film setups. Streamlined production processes to minimize delays and meet project strategy.
Live mixing / Editor at Akwa Ibom 9999 Praise Concert
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014Managed all logistical aspects from pre-production to post-production. Authored program content and produced broadcast segments. Oversaw creative development and filming of various video content. Ensured quality control and minimized downtime to maximize revenue. Designed programming and content to support brand and marketing strategies. Managed video production for diverse audiences on behalf of clients.
Live Switcher at Delta Yadah Musical Live Concert Online
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014Managed and coordinated post-production video editing, motion graphics design, compositing and quality assurance reviewing. Scheduled shoots and set up filming by communicating with talent and crew. Streamlined processes to minimize production delays and achieve intended strategy. Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system. Exported final cuts and upload to content management system and client platforms.
Live mixing / Editor at Akwa Ibom 9999 Praise Concert
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014Oversaw logistical aspects from pre-production to post-production. Wrote program content and produced broadcast segments. Oversaw creative development and filming of different types of video content. Provided quality control and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue. Designed programming and created content to drive brand and marketing messaging in accordance with brand strategies. Oversaw and managed video production needs for diverse audiences on behalf of direct advertisers and programmatic buyers.
Live Switcher at Delta Yadah Musical Live Concert Online
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014Managed post-production video editing, motion graphics, compositing, and quality assurance. Scheduled shoots and coordinated filming with talent and crew. Streamlined processes to minimize delays and align with strategic goals. Organized digital assets, transcoded media files and managed backups. Exported final cuts and uploaded to content management and client platforms.
Live mixing / Editor at Akwa Ibom 9999 Praise Concert
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014Oversaw all logistical aspects from pre- to post-production. Wrote program content and produced broadcast segments. Managed creative development and filming of diverse video content. Ensured quality control to maximize revenue and reduce downtime. Designed programming and content aligned with brand and marketing strategies. Managed video production catering to direct advertisers and programmatic buyers across audiences.
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