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I am a passionate, hardworking Samoan–Kiwi professional with a deep commitment to storytelling, social equity, and ethical practice. I consistently strive to deliver work that is both impactful and grounded in integrity.
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English
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Samoan
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Work Experience
Senior Editor at Maori Television
April 1, 2022 - PresentEditing stories (longer format than news) requires more creative and meticulous workflows. Compiling weekly show and ensuring that each episode passes QC checks and meets MTS standards. Meeting and collaborating with the Te Ao with Moana team at the start of each week to ensure a plan is set and tasks are understood for the week. Assisted with camera on some shoots.
Podcast Producer/Editor at You Decide Podcast
April 1, 2022 - PresentPlanning sessions with group of friends each week to discuss topics and guests, recording the podcast on shoot days, monitoring sound/lighting, editing the full podcast for weekly release, recreating smaller snippets for Instagram and TikTok, updating social media pages, and engaging with followers.
Content Creator at Māori Television
October 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022Produced/Edited Waka Ama Live coverage 2021; Edited and co-produced highlights packages for replays; Co-produced/ran interviews for auditions; Camera operator for the camp and edited for 5 mins of fame show; Edited multiple episodes; Assisted with moving graphics for titles and promo stings alongside graphics department.
Video Editor at Māori Television
April 1, 2016 - October 1, 2021Cutting stories and interviews and compiling the show for broadcast. Editing stories for the daily news and other general programming to meet deadlines. Editing of news extras and extended interviews for online viewing on Te Kaea Facebook page. Worked on various shows including: Te Kaea, Kawe Korero, The Big Hit, Opaki, NBL Basketball, Vodafone Warriors, Cube, Tribe, Celeb Playlist, He Rourou, ANZAC, Waitangi, Matatini, Tu Kaha. Edit software: Edius Pro 8; Competent with Avid and Inews program for news workflows; Curated Rangatahi online social media content.
Production Technician at Biomed Ltd
May 1, 2013 - November 1, 2015Manufacturing of Intravenous (IV) Solutions; Packaging of IV bags, ampoules, bottles for national and overseas shipping; Processing quality control documents; Worked in GMP environment with a team of 15-20 people.
Promotional Staff at Engage NZ
May 1, 2014 - July 1, 2015Travelled to various NZ tourist sites promoting the '100% Pure NZ' campaign, encouraging tourists to share drone-shot videos; Engaged with tourists and demonstrated media/phone-savvy skills.
Senior Editor at Māori Television
April 1, 2022 - PresentSenior editor for award-winning current affairs programme Te Ao with Moana. Edit long-form investigative and human-interest stories requiring creative, detailed workflows. Compile weekly episodes ensuring compliance with QC and MTS broadcast standards. Assist with camera operation on selected shoots.
Freelance Video Editor / Podcast Producer / Editor at Māori Television
October 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022Produced and edited Waka Ama Live Coverage 2021. Edited and co-produced highlight packages and replay content. Co-produced interviews for 5 Minutes of Fame auditions.
Podcast Producer / Editor at You Decide Podcast
April 1, 2022 - PresentPlan weekly podcast topics and guest line-ups. Record, monitor, and manage sound and lighting during shoots. Edit full-length podcast episodes for weekly release and create short-form social clips optimized for Instagram and TikTok.
Education
Bachelor of Communications at Auckland University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2016Bachelor of Communications at AUT University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment
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