Hi, I’m Peter Kamau Thoithi, a Nairobi-based video editor and creative director with over 3 years of experience shaping cinematic, promotional, and social media content. I turn raw footage into compelling stories using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve, and I’m passionate about storytelling, visual aesthetics, and emotionally resonant videos for brands, media houses, and YouTube platforms. I enjoy collaborating with producers, scriptwriters, and clients to realize creative visions, manage shoots, lighting, and camera setups, and deliver engaging videos with strong viewer retention. I’m always exploring new techniques in color grading, motion graphics, and sound design to help brands stand out.…

Peter Kamau Thoithi

Hi, I’m Peter Kamau Thoithi, a Nairobi-based video editor and creative director with over 3 years of experience shaping cinematic, promotional, and social media content. I turn raw footage into compelling stories using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve, and I’m passionate about storytelling, visual aesthetics, and emotionally resonant videos for brands, media houses, and YouTube platforms. I enjoy collaborating with producers, scriptwriters, and clients to realize creative visions, manage shoots, lighting, and camera setups, and deliver engaging videos with strong viewer retention. I’m always exploring new techniques in color grading, motion graphics, and sound design to help brands stand out.…

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Hi, I’m Peter Kamau Thoithi, a Nairobi-based video editor and creative director with over 3 years of experience shaping cinematic, promotional, and social media content. I turn raw footage into compelling stories using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve, and I’m passionate about storytelling, visual aesthetics, and emotionally resonant videos for brands, media houses, and YouTube platforms.

I enjoy collaborating with producers, scriptwriters, and clients to realize creative visions, manage shoots, lighting, and camera setups, and deliver engaging videos with strong viewer retention. I’m always exploring new techniques in color grading, motion graphics, and sound design to help brands stand out.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Content Creator at Opera News Hub & Scooper News
January 1, 2023 - Present
Write and produce video-based news and entertainment stories. Combine visuals, subtitles, and audio to create viral and informative content.
Content Creator at Opera News Hub & Scooper News
January 1, 2023 - Present
Write and produce video-based news and entertainment stories. Combine visuals, subtitles, and audio to create viral and informative content.
Content Creator at Opera News Hub & Scooper News
January 1, 2023 - Present
Write and produce video-based news and entertainment stories. Combine visuals, subtitles, and audio to create viral and informative content.
Video Editor & Creative Director at Young TV Kenya
January 1, 2022 - Present
Edit and produce high-quality videos for YouTube, social media campaigns, and interviews. Collaborate with producers, scriptwriters, and clients to achieve creative vision. Implement cinematic color grading, motion graphics, and engaging transitions. Grew the brand’s online audience and improved viewer retention through storytelling. Manage video shoots, lighting setups, and camera operations when needed.
Video Editor & Creative Director at Young TV Kenya
January 1, 2022 - Present
Edit and produce high-quality videos for YouTube, social media campaigns, and interviews. Collaborate with producers, scriptwriters, and clients to achieve creative vision. Implement cinematic color grading, motion graphics, and engaging transitions. Grew the brand’s online audience and improved viewer retention through storytelling. Manage video shoots, lighting setups, and camera operations when needed.
Video Editor & Creative Director at Young TV Kenya
January 1, 2022 - Present
Edit and produce high-quality videos for YouTube, social media campaigns, and interviews. Collaborate with producers, scriptwriters, and clients to achieve creative vision. Implement cinematic color grading, motion graphics, and engaging transitions. Grew the brand’s online audience and improved viewer retention through storytelling. Manage video shoots, lighting setups, and camera operations when needed.
Freelance Video Editor & Photographer at Remote & On-Site
December 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Edited wedding, music, and promotional videos for clients in Kenya and abroad. Created engaging content for churches, events, and online personalities. Delivered consistent quality under tight deadlines with excellent client satisfaction.
Freelance Video Editor & Photographer at Various Clients (Remote & On-Site)
December 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Edited wedding, music, and promotional videos for clients in Kenya and abroad. Created engaging content for churches, events, and online personalities. Delivered consistent quality under tight deadlines with excellent client satisfaction.
Freelance Video Editor & Photographer at Freelance (Remote & On-site)
December 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Edited wedding, music, and promotional videos for clients in Kenya and abroad. Created engaging content for churches, events, and online personalities. Delivered consistent quality under tight deadlines with excellent client satisfaction.

Education

Diploma at Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Certificate at Zetech University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Diploma at Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Certificate at Zetech University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Diploma in Film & Video Production at Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Certificate in Graphic Design at Zetech University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education

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