Hi, I’m Phoebe Kiptoo, a Senior Video Editor and Motion Graphics Designer based in Nairobi, Kenya. I bring 6+ years of experience across broadcast, documentary, and digital media, delivering end-to-end post-production for TV programs, documentaries, and social content. I excel at crafting engaging storytelling with clear pacing, strong visuals, and platform-optimized edits that boost audience retention. I thrive in fast-paced production environments and enjoy collaborating with creative teams to bring bold visual storytelling to life. I combine industry-standard editing workflows with AI-assisted tools to accelerate timelines while maintaining high production quality, delivering impactful content across YouTube, social media, and broadcast platforms.

Phoebe Kiptoo

Hi, I’m Phoebe Kiptoo, a Senior Video Editor and Motion Graphics Designer based in Nairobi, Kenya. I bring 6+ years of experience across broadcast, documentary, and digital media, delivering end-to-end post-production for TV programs, documentaries, and social content. I excel at crafting engaging storytelling with clear pacing, strong visuals, and platform-optimized edits that boost audience retention. I thrive in fast-paced production environments and enjoy collaborating with creative teams to bring bold visual storytelling to life. I combine industry-standard editing workflows with AI-assisted tools to accelerate timelines while maintaining high production quality, delivering impactful content across YouTube, social media, and broadcast platforms.

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Hi, I’m Phoebe Kiptoo, a Senior Video Editor and Motion Graphics Designer based in Nairobi, Kenya. I bring 6+ years of experience across broadcast, documentary, and digital media, delivering end-to-end post-production for TV programs, documentaries, and social content. I excel at crafting engaging storytelling with clear pacing, strong visuals, and platform-optimized edits that boost audience retention.

I thrive in fast-paced production environments and enjoy collaborating with creative teams to bring bold visual storytelling to life. I combine industry-standard editing workflows with AI-assisted tools to accelerate timelines while maintaining high production quality, delivering impactful content across YouTube, social media, and broadcast platforms.

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Work Experience

YouTube Documentary Video Editor at Risen Africa
May 1, 2025 - Present
Oversee complete post-production workflows from raw footage to final upload-ready videos, producing weekly long-form documentaries for a YouTube channel with 170K+ subscribers and 14M+ cumulative views. Edit raw voiceovers, interviews, talking-head content, and geopolitical documentaries with strong pacing, clarity, and narrative structure. Source archival B-roll, music, and visual assets to strengthen storytelling. Utilised AI-assisted tools such as Topaz Video AI, Adobe Sensei, Runway ML, and CapCut AI features for photo and video enhancement, including upscaling, cleanup, and workflow acceleration, reducing manual post-production time by approximately 30–40% while improving overall visual quality and efficiency. Develop retention-focused edits, including hooks, visual sequencing, and pacing; maintain brand consistency across published content.
Digital Video Editor / Motion Graphics Designer at African Steam Media
July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
Edited and delivered high-quality long-form and short-form video content for digital and broadcast platforms; led end-to-end post-production workflows, including video editing, sequencing, colour correction, audio mixing, and motion graphics. Produced platform-optimized content for YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Rumble with retention-focused editing techniques. Utilized AI-assisted tools for photo and video enhancement to improve production efficiency and visual quality. Designed YouTube and Instagram thumbnails focused on CTR, visual hierarchy, and audience engagement. Created captions, subtitles, and on-screen text to improve accessibility, retention, and multi-platform performance. Interpreted scripts, storyboards, and raw footage to construct compelling narrative structures with strong pacing and audience retention focus. Managed multiple concurrent projects using Asana, ensuring on-time delivery and cross-team coordination. Directed on-set presenters and talent to optim
Senior Video Editor / Motion Graphics Designer at Family Media Limited
February 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
Edited and delivered broadcast television programs and podcasts, including Just Kidding, She, and The Corner, ensuring high production quality, narrative clarity, and editorial standards. Designed motion graphics, titles, and visual effects for TV shows and events to enhance storytelling and brand presentation. Produced promotional video content and social media cutdowns to increase audience engagement and cross-platform visibility. Created short-form content (reels, teasers, highlights) optimized for YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. Managed media asset organisation and maintained a structured video library for efficient post-production workflows.
Head of Production / Video Editor at Niusline Media Limited
October 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020
Led end-to-end video production workflows from pre-production planning to final delivery across digital and broadcast projects; supervised a cross-functional production team (production assistants, editors, camera crew), coordinating shoot schedules, task allocation, and end-to-end post-production pipelines across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring consistent on-time delivery and broadcast-quality output under tight deadlines. Directed live streaming productions for events on Facebook and YouTube, ensuring stable, high-quality broadcasts; provided on-site creative direction for video shoots, ensuring alignment with creative vision and deadlines. Designed promotional graphics and event posters to support live stream campaigns and audience engagement.
Video Production Assistant at Niusline Media Limited
May 1, 2019 - September 30, 2019
Assisted in video shooting and live event coverage, supporting production teams in capturing high-quality footage. Edited and delivered high-quality video content for weddings, corporate events, and social media platforms, ensuring polished storytelling, client satisfaction, and platform-optimized outputs. Developed shooting scripts and assisted in pre-production planning. Maintained and organised digital video archives for efficient retrieval and workflow support.
Video Production Intern at Niusline Media Limited
February 1, 2019 - April 30, 2019
Supported video production teams across shooting, editing, and post-production workflows, gaining hands-on experience in professional video production pipelines, while assisting in managing social media accounts by publishing video content to promote company projects and increase audience engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Linguistics, Media & Communications at Rongo University, Migori, Kenya
September 1, 2014 - December 1, 2018
Diploma in Computer Packages at Digital Computer College, Nairobi, Kenya
March 1, 2014 - May 1, 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Linguistics, Media & Communications at Rongo University, Migori, Kenya
September 1, 2014 - December 1, 2018
Diploma in Computer Packages at Digital Computer College, Nairobi, Kenya
March 1, 2014 - May 1, 2014
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at Kaptagat Girls’ High School, Eldoret, Kenya
January 1, 2010 - November 1, 2013

Qualifications

Great Learning Certification in Video Editing for content creators course
January 11, 2030 - May 10, 2026
Great Learning Certification in Video Editing for content creators course
January 11, 2030 - May 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other