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I'm a video editor with over 14 years of experience, including work on the London 2012 Olympics. I hold a Master of Arts in Post Production Editing from Bournemouth University and specialize in graphics, post-production, and animation for news, brands, and campaigns. I've remotely collaborated with international organizations and U.S.-based e-commerce clients such as UNOPS, USIP, Shield Force, Y.U.M, Amados Strategies, and more, delivering polished visuals for global audiences with a blend of creative storytelling and technical precision.…I'm a video editor with over 14 years of experience, including work on the London 2012 Olympics. I hold a Master of Arts in Post Production Editing from Bournemouth University and specialize in graphics, post-production, and animation for news, brands, and campaigns. I've remotely collaborated with international organizations and U.S.-based e-commerce clients such as UNOPS, USIP, Shield Force, Y.U.M, Amados Strategies, and more, delivering polished visuals for global audiences with a blend of creative storytelling and technical precision.

Tijani A. Umar

Video Editor, Post-Production, Animator, +1

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I'm a video editor with over 14 years of experience, including work on the London 2012 Olympics. I hold a Master of Arts in Post Production Editing from Bournemouth University and specialize in graphics, post-production, and animation for news, brands, and campaigns. I've remotely collaborated with international organizations and U.S.-based e-commerce clients such as UNOPS, USIP, Shield Force, Y.U.M, Amados Strategies, and more, delivering polished visuals for global audiences with a blend of creative storytelling and technical precision.…I'm a video editor with over 14 years of experience, including work on the London 2012 Olympics. I hold a Master of Arts in Post Production Editing from Bournemouth University and specialize in graphics, post-production, and animation for news, brands, and campaigns. I've remotely collaborated with international organizations and U.S.-based e-commerce clients such as UNOPS, USIP, Shield Force, Y.U.M, Amados Strategies, and more, delivering polished visuals for global audiences with a blend of creative storytelling and technical precision.

Available to hire

I’m a video editor with over 14 years of experience, including work on the London 2012 Olympics. I hold a Master of Arts in Post Production Editing from Bournemouth University and specialize in graphics, post-production, and animation for news, brands, and campaigns.

I’ve remotely collaborated with international organizations and U.S.-based e-commerce clients such as UNOPS, USIP, Shield Force, Y.U.M, Amados Strategies, and more, delivering polished visuals for global audiences with a blend of creative storytelling and technical precision.

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Work Experience

Graphics and Post Production Video Editor – Freelance at ARISE GLOBAL MEDIA (ARISE NEWS)

January 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025

Created montage, stings and edited rushes for News reports. I animated the current ARISE News station ident, used on TV and online (arise.tv). I monitor and improve ARISE News graphics to compete with international News stations such as CNN, BBC, Al Jazeera, DW, France 24 and others.

Graphics and Post Production Video Editor – Freelance at Arise Global Media (Arise News)

January 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025

Created montages, stings and edited rushes for News reports. Animated the current ARISE News ident for TV and online use. Continuously monitored and improved ARISE News graphics to compete with international stations such as CNN, BBC, Al Jazeera, DW, and France 24.

Video and PowerPoint Editor at U.S. INSTITUTE OF PEACE (USIP)

February 1, 2021 - Present

Edited video clips and created PowerPoint slides for virtual presentation at USIP, Washington DC.

Video Editor / Post Production at UNITED NATIONS OFFICE FOR PROJECT SERVICES (UNOPS)

February 1, 2021 - Present

Edited documentary videos to promote the region.

Video and PowerPoint Editor at U.S. INSTITUTE OF PEACE (USIP)

February 1, 2021 - Present

Edited video clips and created PowerPoint slides for virtual presentations at USIP, Washington DC.

Video Editor / Post Production at UNITED NATIONS OFFICE FOR PROJECT SERVICES (UNOPS)

February 1, 2021 - Present

Edited documentary videos to promote the region.

Video and PowerPoint Editor at U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP)

February 1, 2021 - February 28, 2021

Edited video clips and created PowerPoint slides for virtual presentations at USIP headquarters in Washington DC as a remote contributor.

Video Editor / Post Production at United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Edited documentary videos to promote the region in Iraq through remote work.

Graphics and Post Production Video Editor at PEOPLES TELEVISION (PTV)

December 31, 2018 - October 6, 2025

Supervised a team of 6 video and graphic editors to accomplish daily tasks such as editing News reports, packages, creating montage, jingles and promos for the station.

Graphics and Post Production Video Editor at Peoples Television (PTV)

December 31, 2018 - October 6, 2025

Supervised a team of 6 video and graphic editors to accomplish daily tasks such as editing News reports, packages, montage, jingles and promos for the station.

Graphics and Post Production Video Editor – Freelance at ARISE Global Media (ARISE News)

September 1, 2018 - January 31, 2025

Created montage, stings, and edited rushes for news reports. Animated the current ARISE News station ident seen on TV and online. Continually monitored and improved ARISE News graphics to compete with international news stations such as CNN, BBC, Al Jazeera, DW, and France 24.

Promo Producer at TELEVISION CONTINENTAL (TVC NEWS)

February 28, 2014 - October 6, 2025

Worked with graphic and camera units at TVC to create programme promotions and promote upcoming events.

Promo Producer at TELEVISION CONTINENTAL (TVC NEWS)

February 1, 2014 - Present

Worked with graphic and camera units to create programme promotions and promote upcoming events.

Promo Producer at Television Continental (TVC News)

February 1, 2014 - February 28, 2014

Collaborated with graphic and camera units to create programme promotions and promote upcoming events.

Graphics and Post Production Video Editor at Peoples Television (PTV)

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018

Supervised a team of six video and graphic editors to accomplish daily tasks including editing news reports, packages, creating montage, jingles, and promos for the station.

Video Editor / Technical Assistant at OLYMPIC BROADCASTING SERVICES (OBS)

August 31, 2012 - October 6, 2025

Assisted senior editors and producers at Weymouth Sailing Centre during the London 2012 Olympics with basic video editing, sourcing for materials and other technical assistance.

Video Editor / Technical Assistant at Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS)

May 1, 2012 - Present

Assisted senior editors and producers at Weymouth Sailing Centre during the London 2012 Olympics with basic video editing, sourcing materials and other technical assistance.

Video Editor / Technical Assistant at Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS)

May 1, 2012 - May 31, 2012

Assisted senior editors and producers at Weymouth Sailing Centre during the London 2012 Olympics with basic video editing, material sourcing, and providing technical assistance.