I am a video creator and strong advocate for online content creation who has been working in the online spaces since 2018. I have worked in every genre under the sun, and with a Film Degree in Editing behind me, I aim to create engaging and lasting stories.

Jared Whitfield

I am a video creator and strong advocate for online content creation who has been working in the online spaces since 2018. I have worked in every genre under the sun, and with a Film Degree in Editing behind me, I aim to create engaging and lasting stories.

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I am a video creator and strong advocate for online content creation who has been working in the online spaces since 2018.

I have worked in every genre under the sun, and with a Film Degree in Editing behind me, I aim to create engaging and lasting stories.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Editor at ONIT Studio
October 1, 2022 - July 1, 2025
Conceptualized, shot and edited videos for various YouTube channels, marketing campaigns and social media for Brands and Individuals under ONIT Studio. Shot and Edited 2-3 videos a week for the Sketchy Brett YouTube channel from launch; 1 video a week for the Levi Doherty YouTube channel. Travelled to provinces around SA as videographer to capture motocross footage. Led Production and Post Production for a major campaign video for Fed group. Led Pre-Production, Production and Post-Production for a YouTube campaign for Braai Broekies clothing brand.
Lead Editor & Production Manager at VANHA Digital
October 1, 2020 - April 1, 2022
Originally joined as Video Editor editing recipe videos for Everyday Eats; assisted and ran on-set production. Promoted to Lead Editor after 3 months. All videos acted as brand partnerships, created for both Everyday Eats pages and brand pages. Created Facebook Ads videos for multiple brands in fashion, alcohol, fitness supplements, jewellery and more. Promoted to Lead Editor and Production Manager across both VANHA Digital and Everyday Eats; VANHA Digital was created as the marketing arm of the company, which I then led for video editing.
Video Editor (Contract) at 2u (Getsmarter)
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2020
Edited educational video content for online use, including editing, attending and driving graphic design briefs, uploading content and managing content versioning. Assisted in filming straight-to-camera presentations. Led 3 projects as Video Producer (VP); initial contract for 3 months, extended every 3 months until September 2020.
Podcast Creator at Dumpster Salad
January 1, 2021 - Present
Host and edit all content for the film review comedy podcast Dumpster Salad. Edit and re-record all audio and video content myself. Full 1 hour+ episodes weekly; circa 30-min episodes every other week. Create Reels and TikTok promos; episodes posted on YouTube.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Motion Picture Medium at AFDA The School for the Creative Economy
January 11, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Matric / High School Diploma at Hoërskool Piketberg
January 11, 2003 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Best Editor (Graduation Award Nomination)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Matric / High School Diploma
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services