I am a highly skilled video editor and motion graphic designer with extensive experience in producing multimedia content for social media, television programs, and documentaries. I have worked remotely for renowned agencies and have trained others in video editing and storytelling. My expertise lies in integrating campaigns and creating engaging visuals that tell powerful stories. I am ambitious, a quick learner, and responsible, capable of working independently or within a team. Throughout my career, I have collaborated on diverse projects, including documentaries for major entities such as UNFPA and the British Council, and dramatic short films that have won awards. I enjoy combining my technical skills with creative thinking and appreciate arts and traveling to new cultures. I am also experienced in motion graphics and photo editing and possess strong communication and time management skills.

Malak Naiem Abdel Shahid Dawood

I am a highly skilled video editor and motion graphic designer with extensive experience in producing multimedia content for social media, television programs, and documentaries. I have worked remotely for renowned agencies and have trained others in video editing and storytelling. My expertise lies in integrating campaigns and creating engaging visuals that tell powerful stories. I am ambitious, a quick learner, and responsible, capable of working independently or within a team. Throughout my career, I have collaborated on diverse projects, including documentaries for major entities such as UNFPA and the British Council, and dramatic short films that have won awards. I enjoy combining my technical skills with creative thinking and appreciate arts and traveling to new cultures. I am also experienced in motion graphics and photo editing and possess strong communication and time management skills.

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I am a highly skilled video editor and motion graphic designer with extensive experience in producing multimedia content for social media, television programs, and documentaries. I have worked remotely for renowned agencies and have trained others in video editing and storytelling. My expertise lies in integrating campaigns and creating engaging visuals that tell powerful stories. I am ambitious, a quick learner, and responsible, capable of working independently or within a team.

Throughout my career, I have collaborated on diverse projects, including documentaries for major entities such as UNFPA and the British Council, and dramatic short films that have won awards. I enjoy combining my technical skills with creative thinking and appreciate arts and traveling to new cultures. I am also experienced in motion graphics and photo editing and possess strong communication and time management skills.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Film Editor at Y Shot
November 14, 2016 - Present
Film Editor
Video Editor at aawsat.com «ﺻﺣﯾﻔﺔ اﻟﺷرﻗاﻷوﺳط»
May 1, 2022 - Present
Worked remotely as a video editor from May 2022 to now, producing and editing video content for the news outlet.
Video Editor at Emirates News Agency (WAM)
April 30, 2022 - August 20, 2025
Remotely edited video content for Emirates News Agency, handling multiple projects and news media videos from March 2019 to April 2022.
Video Editor at Ninety Plus Kora
May 1, 2020 - Present
Ongoing role as video editor since May 2020, creating video content related to sports and media.
Video Editor at Social Media Platforms (Online)
June 1, 2016 - Present
Editing social media video content from June 2016 to present with content optimization for digital platforms.
Motion Graphic Artist at Dawarat website, Kuwait
January 1, 2019 - Present
Created motion graphic content for the Dawarat website in Kuwait from January 2019 to present, designing engaging visual media.
Video Editing Trainer at IWPR
July 1, 2016 - Present
Trained candidates on video shooting and editing techniques, enhancing their skills and storytelling from July 2016 onward.
Founder at Y Shot - Media Production House
November 1, 2015 - Present
Established and managed a media production house starting November 2015, delivering professional video editing and production services.
Video Editor at Dot Emirates
May 31, 2017 - August 20, 2025
Video editor from September 2015 to May 2017 producing media content for the company and managing editing workflows.
Trainer in Video Editing (Storytelling) at Various
October 1, 2015 - Present
Delivered training on the art of video editing focused on storytelling between October 2015 and ongoing engagements.
Video Editor at TV Program “Belquran Ehtadayt V.2”, Kuwait
June 30, 2015 - August 20, 2025
Edited video content for the TV program during June 2015 in Kuwait, ensuring quality and engaging production.
Video Editor at TV Program “Allah Yesidak”, Kuwait
July 31, 2015 - August 20, 2025
Video editor for the TV program in Kuwait during July 2015, overseeing editing and post-production processes.
Motion Graphics Artist at TV Program “Ghait”, Kuwait
May 31, 2015 - August 20, 2025
Created motion graphic designs for the TV program in Kuwait during May 2015 to enhance visual storytelling.
Video Editor at El-Majles TV channel, Kuwait
April 30, 2015 - August 20, 2025
Edited videos for this Kuwaiti TV channel in April 2015, working on diverse media productions and broadcasts.
Filmmaking Mentor at 48 Hours Film Festival
March 31, 2015 - August 20, 2025
Mentored filmmakers during the 48 Hours film festival in March 2015, helping develop short film projects.
Director of Photography and Video Editor at Events in Jordan and Italy
December 31, 2014 - August 20, 2025
Handled D.O.P and video editing duties for various event productions during 2014.
Filmmaker and Photographer at WUPY Professionals Services
April 30, 2015 - August 20, 2025
Worked as filmmaker and photographer between January 2014 and April 2015 producing media content and photography.
Freelance Video Editor and Motion Graphic Designer at Various Journalistic Stories
January 1, 2013 - Present
Provided freelance video editing and motion graphic services for numerous journalistic projects starting January 2013 to present.
Video Editor, Voiceover and Video Journalist at Shorouk News
January 31, 2014 - August 20, 2025
Edited videos, provided voiceover and reported as a video journalist between July 2011 and January 2014.
Editor, Director of Photography at Short Films
March 31, 2015 - August 20, 2025
Edited and shot dramatic short movies such as “Taxi” (March 2015), “The Same Source” (Feb 2015), “An hour per Day” (Sept 2013), and “Amoot Ana” which won a 'Best Movie' prize at 48 Hours Film Festival (July 2013). Directed the documentary "The Silent Scream" (Jan 2013) on graffiti and revolution.
Photo Editor at Shorouk News
July 31, 2011 - August 20, 2025
Handled photo editing responsibilities from July 2010 to July 2011.
Freelance Graphic Designer
July 31, 2011 - August 20, 2025
Provided freelance graphic design services from September 2010 to July 2011.
Graphic Designer at Advertising Agency
July 31, 2010 - August 20, 2025
Worked as graphic designer in an advertising agency from April 2010 to July 2010.
Video Editor at aawsat.com «ﺻﺣﻔﺔ اﻟﺷرﻗﺎء ﻷوﺳط»
May 1, 2022 - Present
Worked remotely as a Video Editor for the news website aawsat.com, producing and editing video content to support online journalism and media storytelling.
Video Editor at Emirates News Agency (WAM)
April 30, 2022 - August 20, 2025
Remotely edited video content for Emirates News Agency, contributing to the production of news media videos from March 2019 to April 2022.
Video Editor at Ninety Plus Kora
May 1, 2020 - Present
Provided video editing services from May 2020, focusing on sports media and related video projects.
Video Editor for Social Media Platforms at Online
June 1, 2016 - Present
Edited video content specifically for social media platforms since June 2016, enhancing online engagement through creative video production.
Motion Graphic Designer at Dawarat website, Kuwait
January 1, 2019 - Present
Created motion graphics for Dawarat's website, enhancing digital media presence from January 2019 onwards.
Video Editing Trainer at IWPR
July 1, 2016 - Present
Conducted training sessions on video shooting and editing, helping learners develop storytelling skills through multimedia from July 2016.
Founder at YShot - Media Production House
November 1, 2015 - Present
Established and currently manage a media production company focusing on video editing and production since November 2015.
Video Editor at Dot Emirates
May 31, 2017 - August 20, 2025
Edited video content for Dot Emirates between September 2015 and May 2017, delivering quality video production services.
Trainer - Video Editing Storytelling
October 31, 2015 - August 20, 2025
Provided training on the art of video editing and storytelling during October 2015.
Video Editor - TV Programs at Belquran Ehtadayt V.2 and Allah Yesidak - Kuwait TV
July 31, 2015 - August 20, 2025
Edited multiple TV programs and created motion graphics for Ghait program in Kuwait between May and July 2015.
Video Editor at El-Majles TV Channel, Kuwait
April 1, 2015 - Present
Produced and edited video content for El-Majles TV from April 2015.
Filmmaking Mentor and Documentary Maker at 48 Hours Film Festival and Various Big Entities
March 31, 2015 - August 20, 2025
Mentored filmmakers and produced documentaries for organizations including UNFPA, UNV, Shell, French Embassy, British Council, TEData, Al-Ahram Beverages, Maleh, and Anna Lindh Foundation primarily in 2015.
Director of Photography (D.O.P) and Video Editor at Events in Jordan and Italy
December 31, 2014 - August 20, 2025
Handled camera and editing responsibilities for international events during 2014.
Filmmaker and Photographer at WUPY Professionals Services
April 30, 2015 - August 20, 2025
Produced film and photographic content between January 2014 and April 2015.
Freelance Video Editor and Motion Graphic Designer
January 1, 2013 - Present
Provided freelance video editing and motion graphic services for various journalistic stories since January 2013.
Video Editor, Voice Over Artist, and Video Journalist at Shorouk News
January 31, 2014 - August 20, 2025
Performed video editing, voice overs, and contributed as a video journalist from July 2011 to January 2014.
Editor and Director of Photography at Dramatic Short Movies: Taxi, The Same Source, An Hour per Day, Amoot Ana
February 28, 2015 - August 20, 2025
Worked on editing and D.O.P. for several short dramatic films from 2013 to 2015, winning the "48 Hours" film festival prize for the best movie in 2013.
Director at The Silent Scream (Documentary)
January 31, 2013 - August 20, 2025
Directed a documentary about graffiti and revolution in January 2013.
Photo Editor at Shorouk News
July 31, 2011 - August 20, 2025
Edited photographic content for Shorouk News from July 2010 to July 2011.
Freelance Graphic Designer
July 31, 2011 - August 20, 2025
Provided freelance graphic design services from September 2010 to July 2011.
Graphic Designer at Advertising Agency
July 31, 2010 - August 20, 2025
Worked as a graphic designer between April 2010 and July 2010.
Video Editor at aawsat.com (صحيفة الشرق الأوسط)
May 1, 2022 - Present
Remote video editor role from May 2022 to present, involving editing multimedia content for the news platform.
Video Editor at Emirates News Agency (WAM)
April 30, 2022 - August 20, 2025
Remote video editor from March 2019 to April 2022, responsible for editing news videos and producing visual content for the agency.
Video Editor at Ninety Plus Kora
May 1, 2020 - Present
Video editor from May 2020 to present, editing sports-related video content for the platform.
Video Editor for Social Media Platforms at Freelance / Various
June 1, 2016 - Present
Creating video content for online social media platforms since June 2016, including motion graphic design and video editing.
Motion Graphic Designer at Dawarat Website, Kuwait
January 1, 2019 - Present
Creating motion graphics for the Dawarat website starting January 2019 with ongoing contributions.
Video Editing Trainer at IWPR
July 1, 2016 - Present
Trainer for video shooting and editing since July 2016, providing guidance and training in storytelling and editing techniques.
Founder / Video Editor at YShot - Media Production House
November 1, 2015 - Present
Established the media production house YShot in November 2015 and continue working as a video editor.
Video Editor at Dot Emirates
May 31, 2017 - August 20, 2025
Video editor from September 2015 to May 2017, producing video content for Dot Emirates.
Trainer on Video Editing (Storytelling) at Freelance
October 1, 2015 - Present
Conducted training sessions on video editing techniques and storytelling starting October 2015.
Video Editor at TV Program 'Belquran Ehtadayt V.2', Kuwait
June 30, 2015 - August 20, 2025
Edited videos for the TV program in June 2015.
Video Editor at TV Program 'Allah Yesidak', Kuwait
July 31, 2015 - August 20, 2025
Edited video content for the TV program in July 2015.
Motion Graphic Designer at TV Program 'Ghait', Kuwait
July 31, 2015 - August 20, 2025
Created motion graphics for the TV program in July 2015.
Video Editor at El-Majles TV Channel, Kuwait
April 1, 2015 - Present
Video editor since April 2015, working on producing diverse video content.
Filmmaking Mentor at 48 Hours Film Festival
March 31, 2015 - August 20, 2025
Mentored filmmakers in the 48 Hours film festival in March 2015.
Director of Photography and Video Editor at Events in Jordan and Italy
December 31, 2014 - August 20, 2025
Served as D.O.P and video editor in 2014 covering events in Jordan and Italy.
Filmmaker and Photographer at WUPY Professionals Services
April 30, 2015 - August 20, 2025
Created films and photography content from January 2014 to April 2015.
Freelance Video Editor and Motion Graphic Designer at Various Journalistic Stories
January 1, 2013 - Present
Provided freelance video editing and motion graphics services since January 2013.
Video Editor, Voice Over and Video Journalist at Shorouk News
January 31, 2014 - August 20, 2025
Worked as video editor, voice over artist and video journalist from July 2011 to January 2014.
Editor at 'Taxi' Dramatic Short Movie
March 31, 2015 - August 20, 2025
Editor for the dramatic short movie 'Taxi' in March 2015.
Editor and Director of Photography at 'The Same Source' Dramatic Short Movie
February 28, 2015 - August 20, 2025
Served as editor and D.O.P for 'The Same Source' short movie in February 2015.
Editor at 'An Hour Per Day' Dramatic Movie
September 30, 2013 - August 20, 2025
Editor for the dramatic movie 'An Hour Per Day' in September 2013.
Editor at 'Amoot Ana' Dramatic Movie
July 31, 2013 - August 20, 2025
Edited the dramatic movie which won the 'Best Movie' prize at the 48 Hours Film Festival in July 2013.
Director at 'The Silent Scream' Documentary
January 31, 2013 - August 20, 2025
Directed a documentary about graffiti and revolution in January 2013.
Photo Editor at Shorouk News
July 31, 2011 - August 20, 2025
Photo editor from July 2010 to July 2011.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Various
July 31, 2011 - August 20, 2025
Performed freelance graphic design assignments from September 2010 to July 2011.
Graphic Designer at Advertising Agency
July 31, 2010 - August 20, 2025
Graphic designer in an advertising agency from April 2010 to July 2010.

Education

Mass Communication at Cairo University
September 1, 2006 - June 17, 2009
B.Sc. at Faculty of Mass Communications, Cairo University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2009
B.Sc. at Faculty of Mass Communications, Cairo University
August 1, 2006 - June 1, 2009
B.Sc. at Faculty of Mass Communications, Cairo University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2009

Qualifications

filmmaking Diploma
August 17, 2010 - August 17, 2025
Motion Graphic Diploma
July 13, 2022 - August 17, 2025
Professional Film Editing
July 1, 2025 - July 3, 2025
B.Sc. in Mass Communications
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2009
Social Skills Development Course
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Standard YAT Professional Diploma in Graphics
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
ICDL - International Computer Driving License
October 1, 2008 - August 20, 2025
Film Making Diploma
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Filmmaking Diploma
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Social Skills Development Course
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Standard YAT Professional Diploma in Graphics
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
ICDL - International Computer Driving License
October 1, 2008 - August 20, 2025
English Conversational Program Level 302 (ICT)
January 1, 2009 - August 20, 2025
Film Making Diploma
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Social Skills Development Course
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Standard YAT Professional Diploma in Graphics
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
ICDL - International Computer Driving License
October 1, 2008 - August 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Telecommunications