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I'm a creative video editor and content strategist with 10+ years of experience crafting short-form content that resonates and performs. I specialize in trend-driven editing, color grading, motion graphics, and platform-optimized storytelling to help brands, athletes, and creators grow their audiences. From producing nearly 4 million views on Cameo's official TikTok to growing a LaVar Ball fan page to 70,000 followers in two weeks, I use data-driven editorial frameworks and fast iteration to deliver impactful content on tight timelines. I also lead end-to-end post-production for sports and pop culture campaigns, collaborating directly with leadership to extend partnerships.…I'm a creative video editor and content strategist with 10+ years of experience crafting short-form content that resonates and performs. I specialize in trend-driven editing, color grading, motion graphics, and platform-optimized storytelling to help brands, athletes, and creators grow their audiences. From producing nearly 4 million views on Cameo's official TikTok to growing a LaVar Ball fan page to 70,000 followers in two weeks, I use data-driven editorial frameworks and fast iteration to deliver impactful content on tight timelines. I also lead end-to-end post-production for sports and pop culture campaigns, collaborating directly with leadership to extend partnerships.

Ilyass Benhayoun

Content Creator, Video Editor, Social Media Manager, +4

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I'm a creative video editor and content strategist with 10+ years of experience crafting short-form content that resonates and performs. I specialize in trend-driven editing, color grading, motion graphics, and platform-optimized storytelling to help brands, athletes, and creators grow their audiences. From producing nearly 4 million views on Cameo's official TikTok to growing a LaVar Ball fan page to 70,000 followers in two weeks, I use data-driven editorial frameworks and fast iteration to deliver impactful content on tight timelines. I also lead end-to-end post-production for sports and pop culture campaigns, collaborating directly with leadership to extend partnerships.…I'm a creative video editor and content strategist with 10+ years of experience crafting short-form content that resonates and performs. I specialize in trend-driven editing, color grading, motion graphics, and platform-optimized storytelling to help brands, athletes, and creators grow their audiences. From producing nearly 4 million views on Cameo's official TikTok to growing a LaVar Ball fan page to 70,000 followers in two weeks, I use data-driven editorial frameworks and fast iteration to deliver impactful content on tight timelines. I also lead end-to-end post-production for sports and pop culture campaigns, collaborating directly with leadership to extend partnerships.

Available to hire

I’m a creative video editor and content strategist with 10+ years of experience crafting short-form content that resonates and performs. I specialize in trend-driven editing, color grading, motion graphics, and platform-optimized storytelling to help brands, athletes, and creators grow their audiences.

From producing nearly 4 million views on Cameo’s official TikTok to growing a LaVar Ball fan page to 70,000 followers in two weeks, I use data-driven editorial frameworks and fast iteration to deliver impactful content on tight timelines. I also lead end-to-end post-production for sports and pop culture campaigns, collaborating directly with leadership to extend partnerships.

Skills

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Video Editor at Cameo

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Produced 20+ short-form videos for Cameo's official social channels spanning sports, pop culture, and seasonal campaigns (including March Madness, the Oscars, Mother's Day, celebrity birthdays, and athlete anniversaries). The signature Women’s March Madness coach-player moment amassed nearly 4 million views on Cameo's official TikTok, becoming one of the account's top-performing posts. Managed full post-production: clip selection, pacing, color grading, motion graphics, sound design, and caption optimization. Invoiced monthly at $30/hour; maintained consistent delivery quality and fast turnaround across all project types. After Matthew Doan's departure, proactively emailed Cameo leadership — resulting in direct outreach from the CEO regarding ongoing freelance collaboration.

Content Creator & Social Media Manager at Cameo-Related Media Projects

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Produced short-form content optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts with a strong focus on audience retention and engagement. Edited retention-optimized videos using Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, and advanced sound design techniques. Analyzed TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube trends to improve content performance, engagement, and reach. Developed storytelling-focused content strategies tailored toward entertainment and creator audiences. Managed content scheduling, clip selection, pacing, captions, sound design, and platform optimization. Collaborated on creator-focused promotional concepts and digital audience growth initiatives.

Server at California Pizza Kitchen

January 1, 2021 - Present

Delivered professional customer service in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining strong work ethic and professionalism. Built strong communication, teamwork, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.

Independent Video Editor & Content Creator at @ilyassvfx

January 1, 2014 - Present

Self-directed work creating personal brand, client content, and fan/athlete content for TikTok and YouTube. Achieved 5.5 million views driven by trend analysis, hook optimization, and a rinse-and-repeat content framework; grew personal TikTok to ~25,000 followers anchored by a breakout video; grew a LaVar Ball fan page to 70,000 followers in under 2 weeks by identifying a niche and scaling effective formats. Produced a long-form senior-season highlight reel for a NFL Draft prospect; managed briefs, revisions, and deadlines across simultaneous client projects; applied mood-specific color grading and custom sound design to maintain cinematic quality; developed a repeatable content framework for ongoing success.

Independent Video Editor & Content Creative

January 1, 2014 - Present

Edited short-form and long-form content for musicians, athletes, influencers, and brands across multiple social media platforms. Produced VFX-driven, sound-designed, and color-graded content tailored toward modern social media audiences and engagement-focused editing styles. Created athlete exposure edits contributing to increased online visibility and engagement. Managed multiple client projects simultaneously while maintaining strong communication, reliability, and consistent deadline delivery. Delivered platform-optimized content tailored for audience retention, engagement growth, and current TikTok/Reels editing trends.