Available to hire
I’m Melissa Smethurst, a highly driven videographer/editor with over 5 years of social media management experience. I have a proven track record of implementing effective marketing strategies across social platforms, and my work has generated up to 300% social growth in just one year.
I’m seeking a flexible position that allows me to expand on my media and video editing knowledge, and I bring hands-on experience in content creation, account management, and team leadership to deliver engaging, data-driven results.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Facebook Team Lead at Komi Group
September 1, 2024 - April 1, 2026Managing a team of video editors to ensure the success of in-house viral Facebook pages; Re-purposing TikTok creator content for Facebook; Generating viral AI content for entertainment by Gamers For Gamers
Senior Content Creator at Aquinas College
November 1, 2022 - September 1, 2024Creating content for various brands across Paid Ad campaigns and social media feeds including Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and LinkedIn. Managing social media accounts from the strategy/ideation stage through to community management and page audits.
Creative Multi-Media Technician at Jelly Smack
November 1, 2021 - October 31, 2022Providing technical support to both the performing arts and Media department; Sound and Lighting engineering
Video Editor at Jelly Smack
April 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021Editing to repurpose the videos of popular YouTube Content Creators for Facebook format; A/B testing; thumbnail creation; fast turnaround edits
Senior Content Creator at Komi Group
November 1, 2022 - September 1, 2024Creating content for various brands across paid ad campaigns and social media feeds including Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and LinkedIn. Managing Social Media accounts from the strategy/ideation stage through to community management and page auditing.
Creative Multi-Media Technician at Jellysmack
April 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021Providing technical support to both the performing arts and Media departments; Sound and Light Engineering.
Video Editor at Jellysmack
April 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020Editing to repurpose the videos of popular YouTube Content Creators for Facebook format (A/B testing), thumbnail creation, fast turnaround edits.
Education
GCSE at Aquinas College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015BTEC Level 3 Diploma Performing Arts at Aquinas College
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017BTEC Subsidiary Diploma Media Production at Aquinas College
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017BSc Film and Television Production at The University of York
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020GCSE at Harrytown High School
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015Film Studies A Level at Aquinas College
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017BTEC Level 3 Diploma Performing Arts at Aquinas College
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017BTEC Subsidiary Diploma Media Production at Aquinas College
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017BSc Film and Television Production at The University of York
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
This is a callout for a 20 minute long Social Media Masterclass I edited and recorded for a client.
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