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Senior Video Editor and Post-Production Specialist with a deep passion for visual storytelling, and 18+ years of experience across documentary, broadcast, OTT, social media, and branded content. Delivered projects as Lead Editor for Al Jazeera Network (Arabic, English, Documentary, AJ360), Amazon Prime Video, TRT World, Al Araby TV, and others — covering documentaries (feature, investigative, and more), long-form TV series, and award-winning editorial content for OTT platforms and social media.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Language
Arabic
Fluent
English
Advanced
Turkish
Beginner
Work Experience
Post Production Specialist at Be Public
July 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Designed and implemented end-to-end post-production workflows for internal and external teams across producers, editors, graphics, AI, color, and audio. Conducted team assessments and interviews; recruited and onboarded post-production talent. Trained editors on advanced cutting techniques and improved overall team performance and QC standards. Built a comprehensive Airtable system for all company projects, including task assignment, progress tracking, and stakeholder visibility.
Post-Production Specialist | QC Project Manager at Al Jazeera 360 — OTT Platform
January 1, 2024 - PresentLead AI-driven video restoration and upscaling initiative to optimize archived content for OTT streaming and digital platforms. Manage the Network digital archive (server organization, cross-team asset management, and DIVA tape archiving). Oversee multi-project post-production pipelines across distributed teams. Implement QC pipelines using AI (Baton QC and manual QC) and oversee deliverables QC. Provide technical support to internal teams and third-party production companies for platform deliveries. Build and maintain documentation including workflow guides, Miro visualizations, and Airtable tracking structures; authored delivery guidelines aligned with industry standards.
Senior Asset Manager at Al Jazeera 360 — OTT Platform
June 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Designed and implemented QC and content regulation framework for delivered assets prior to platform ingestion. Defined QC detection requirements and configured Baton QC profiles aligned with platform quality standards. Developed media asset management guidelines including naming conventions and folder structures for all assets.
Post Production Specialist at Wijha+
January 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023Contributed to founding, building, and leading the post-production department from the ground up. Directed visual identity and oversaw video output across OTT and social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, paid media). Led a team of editors, motion designers, and animators; developed scalable workflows optimized for multi-platform social delivery.
Editing Supervisor at Noqtaplus
December 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023Assessed team capabilities and production needs; designed and implemented tailored workflows for the company. Trained and coached editors, supported under-performing team members, and aligned cross-departmental collaboration with post-production.
Senior Video Editor → Lead Video Editor at Thirty Nine East
May 1, 2018 - May 31, 2022Lead editor on documentary, TV/social media series, and branded content projects for Al Jazeera Network (Arabic, English, Documentary, AJ360) and AJ O2. Owned full pipeline including offline/online editing, colour grading, audio mixing, and broadcast delivery compliance.
Senior Video Editor → Team Lead at IFG Media Group
February 1, 2015 - May 31, 2018Progressed from Senior Editor to Team Lead on broadcast and OTT projects for Al Jazeera Network. Lead editor on Ruwad Al-Amal (60+ episodes, 4 seasons) and Somalia: The Forgotten Story (120 minutes).
Mid → Senior Video Editor & Colorist at Umbrella Communications
November 1, 2013 - February 28, 2015Offline/online editing, colour grading, audio post, and client management for Al Arabiya and Al Araby TV.
Senior Video Editor & Sound Engineer at Islam Online — Multimedia Department
April 1, 2007 - July 31, 2009Edited video reports and multimedia content for digital platforms; managed sound engineering for multimedia productions.
Senior Video Editor at Freelance — Various Clients
January 1, 2007 - PresentExtensive portfolio of projects across documentary, investigative long-form, TV series, branded content, commercials, music videos, and social media series. Edited and directed investigative and feature documentaries short/long form, including multi-country productions. Served as Lead Editor and Executive Director on episodic series — conceiving, scripting, directing, and editing episodes from pre-production through final delivery. Owned full post-production pipeline from offline/online editing through colour grading, audio mixing, sound design, and delivery compliance for broadcast, OTT, and social platforms. Collaborated with directors, producers, and clients, managing feedback rounds, reviews, and delivery expectations.
Education
Bachelor's Degree at Helwan University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009Qualifications
Adobe Premiere Pro 2024 Professional Certificate (Adobe/LinkedIn)
January 1, 2024 - July 27, 2026Frame.io Collaboration (Adobe)
January 11, 2030 - July 27, 2026AI-First Product Leadership
January 11, 2030 - July 27, 2026AI & Generative AI for Video Content Creation
January 11, 2030 - July 27, 2026GPT-4 & AI in Media Workflows
January 11, 2030 - July 27, 2026Prompt Engineering
January 11, 2030 - July 27, 2026Post-Production Productivity
January 11, 2030 - July 27, 2026Remote & Distributed Team Management
January 11, 2030 - July 27, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment
Role: Lead Video Editor
Client: Yaqeen Institute
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Client: Al Jazeera English
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