I'm a video editor based in Edinburgh with about 5 years of experience using Adobe Creative Cloud to edit online content for organisations across the UK, including work on rugby, football and politics. I thrive under tight deadlines and enjoy crafting engaging social media videos for Instagram and YouTube. With a focus on motion graphics and smooth storytelling, I bring ideas to life through efficient editing and clear communication. I work well under pressure on social media content, and I have experience animating intros and encoding footage for uploads. I'm First Aid trained and hold a clean driving licence, with my own vehicle which helps with on-location shoots when needed.

Umair Khalil

I'm a video editor based in Edinburgh with about 5 years of experience using Adobe Creative Cloud to edit online content for organisations across the UK, including work on rugby, football and politics. I thrive under tight deadlines and enjoy crafting engaging social media videos for Instagram and YouTube. With a focus on motion graphics and smooth storytelling, I bring ideas to life through efficient editing and clear communication. I work well under pressure on social media content, and I have experience animating intros and encoding footage for uploads. I'm First Aid trained and hold a clean driving licence, with my own vehicle which helps with on-location shoots when needed.

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I’m a video editor based in Edinburgh with about 5 years of experience using Adobe Creative Cloud to edit online content for organisations across the UK, including work on rugby, football and politics. I thrive under tight deadlines and enjoy crafting engaging social media videos for Instagram and YouTube. With a focus on motion graphics and smooth storytelling, I bring ideas to life through efficient editing and clear communication.

I work well under pressure on social media content, and I have experience animating intros and encoding footage for uploads. I’m First Aid trained and hold a clean driving licence, with my own vehicle which helps with on-location shoots when needed.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Editor at Quilombo UK
April 1, 2025 - August 27, 2025
Performed video editing under tight schedules, creating videos optimized for different social media platforms including Instagram and YouTube.
Video Editor at Empart Media - The Riley Hall Show
July 1, 2022 - August 27, 2025
Edited videos on tight schedules, encoded footage for YouTube uploads, and created animated video introductions.
Video Editor at Quilombo UK
April 30, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Video editing to tight schedule; Creating videos for different social media accounts (Instagram, YouTube).
Video Editor at Empart Media - The Riley Hall Show
July 31, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Video editing to tight schedule; Encoding footage to be uploaded to YouTube; Animated introduction for videos.
Video Editor at Quilombo UK
August 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Video editing to tight schedule. Creating videos for different social media accounts (Instagram, YouTube)
Video Editor at Empart Media - The Riley Hall Show
May 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
Video editing to tight schedule. Encoding footage to be uploaded to YouTube. Animated introduction for videos

Education

Level 9 PDA Outside Broadcasting in a multi camera production at Edinburgh College
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2018
HND Audio Visual Technology at Edinburgh College
August 1, 2015 - June 1, 2017
HND Audio Visual Technology at Edinburgh College
August 1, 2015 - June 1, 2017
Level 9 PDA Outside Broadcasting in a multi camera production at Edinburgh College
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2018
PDA Outside Broadcasting in a multi camera production at Edinburgh College
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2018
HND Audio Visual Technology at Edinburgh College
August 1, 2015 - June 1, 2017

Qualifications

First Aid at Work (Stewart First Aid Training)
December 14, 2022 - December 14, 2025
Introduction to After Effects (School of Motion)
December 1, 2022 - August 27, 2025
Basic British Sign Language for Film & TV (Bectu)
December 1, 2022 - August 27, 2025
First Aid at Work
December 14, 2022 - December 14, 2025
Introduction to After Effects
December 1, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Basic British Sign Language for Film & TV
December 1, 2022 - October 13, 2025
First Aid at Work
December 14, 2022 - December 14, 2025
Introduction to After Effects (School of Motion)
December 1, 2022 - February 12, 2026
Basic British Sign Language for Film & TV
December 1, 2022 - February 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other