Senior video content creator with 5+ years of UAE experience specializing in live event coverage and social-first video (phone-first filming, Reels and Stories). Delivers fast-turnaround edits with same-day timelines while maintaining brand quality across government activations, festivals, sports, and lifestyle brands. Strong shot planning, on-site production, and direct client coordination—turning campaign goals into engaging social storytelling. Experienced leading small teams, managing workflows end-to-end from brief to delivery, and supporting digital campaigns with web/CMS publishing and front-end content.

Saddam Salim

Senior video content creator with 5+ years of UAE experience specializing in live event coverage and social-first video (phone-first filming, Reels and Stories). Delivers fast-turnaround edits with same-day timelines while maintaining brand quality across government activations, festivals, sports, and lifestyle brands. Strong shot planning, on-site production, and direct client coordination—turning campaign goals into engaging social storytelling. Experienced leading small teams, managing workflows end-to-end from brief to delivery, and supporting digital campaigns with web/CMS publishing and front-end content.

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Senior video content creator with 5+ years of UAE experience specializing in live event coverage and social-first video (phone-first filming, Reels and Stories). Delivers fast-turnaround edits with same-day timelines while maintaining brand quality across government activations, festivals, sports, and lifestyle brands.

Strong shot planning, on-site production, and direct client coordination—turning campaign goals into engaging social storytelling. Experienced leading small teams, managing workflows end-to-end from brief to delivery, and supporting digital campaigns with web/CMS publishing and front-end content.

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Language

English
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Lead Content Creator at Jeem & Co
January 1, 2026 - Present
Film and edit social-first content for live events, activations, and corporate projects. Deliver phone-first Reels and Stories on fast, same-day timelines. Plan shots, direct small production teams, and maintain quality from brief to delivery. Work directly with clients to translate campaign goals into clear, engaging content.
Senior Content Creator (Freelance) at Department of Economy and Tourism (DET)
March 1, 2025 - Present
Lead end-to-end live event coverage across major festivals and government activations in Dubai. Manage on-ground filming, fast-turnaround editing, and real-time content delivery during events. Produce and edit high-impact social media content across all digital platforms. Oversee live coverage workflows, ensuring same-day publishing and seamless content execution.
Content Creator & Editor at Impact Proximity BBDO
September 1, 2022 - March 1, 2025
Filming of live events/festivals for multiple clients (e.g., DET, Dubai Festivals, DSF, DSS, DFF, DHF, DFC, DC, DE). Developed on-site coverage strategies and post-production workflows. Edited reels and videos, and generated new content ideas for clients’ social media channels and campaigns.
Front-End Developer & Content Publisher at Impact Proximity BBDO
December 1, 2018 - August 1, 2022
Managed websites and digital campaigns across Sitecore 7/9 and other CMS platforms. Created emailers, banners, and web content using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Supported brands including Huawei, Zand Bank, Sadia, ADCB, Al Tayer Motors, BMW MINI, Pampers, and Dubai tourism entities.
Front End Developer at Impact Proximity BBDO
December 1, 2018 - August 1, 2022
Content Publisher handling content on various CMS platforms for multiple clients. Created emails and advertising banners, managed website content (CMS), produced Google Analytics reports, and prepared client presentations. Built and updated templates and campaigns using Sitecore 7/9, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Collaborated with brands such as Huawei, ADCB, AlTayer Motors, DTCM, BMW Mini, and Dubai Fitness Challenge, among others.

Education

Master of Business Administration (HR) at University of Peshawar
February 1, 2007 - July 1, 2009
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - HR at University of Peshawar
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Education