Freelance video editor and post-production specialist with 8+ years of experience delivering premium visual content across documentary, commercial, and digital formats. Recognised for translating complex cultural and human narratives into compelling, broadcast-quality productions for international broadcasters, development institutions, and brands. Proven ability to lead post-production teams, manage end-to-end editorial workflows, and consistently deliver projects on schedule (95% client retention). Adept in cross-cultural environments, collaborating with directors and stakeholders across multiple time zones while aligning editorial vision with organisational objectives.

OGUN JUMO PETER AKINTOYE

Freelance video editor and post-production specialist with 8+ years of experience delivering premium visual content across documentary, commercial, and digital formats. Recognised for translating complex cultural and human narratives into compelling, broadcast-quality productions for international broadcasters, development institutions, and brands. Proven ability to lead post-production teams, manage end-to-end editorial workflows, and consistently deliver projects on schedule (95% client retention). Adept in cross-cultural environments, collaborating with directors and stakeholders across multiple time zones while aligning editorial vision with organisational objectives.

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Freelance video editor and post-production specialist with 8+ years of experience delivering premium visual content across documentary, commercial, and digital formats. Recognised for translating complex cultural and human narratives into compelling, broadcast-quality productions for international broadcasters, development institutions, and brands.

Proven ability to lead post-production teams, manage end-to-end editorial workflows, and consistently deliver projects on schedule (95% client retention). Adept in cross-cultural environments, collaborating with directors and stakeholders across multiple time zones while aligning editorial vision with organisational objectives.

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Work Experience

Video Editor
January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026
Collaborated remotely with a three-person editorial team to craft nuanced documentary series examining Igbo entrepreneurial culture and the Nwa Boy apprenticeship system. Maintained consistent editorial quality via structured weekly review sessions with a London-based director, ensuring alignment on narrative direction and project milestones. Managed version control, asset organisation, and timely editorial handoffs within a multi-editor remote pipeline.
Video Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026
Remote editorial role producing and delivering a three-part documentary series examining Igbo entrepreneurial culture and the Nwa Boy apprenticeship system. Maintained consistent editorial quality using structured weekly review sessions with a London-based director to ensure narrative alignment and progress against project milestones. Managed version control, asset organisation, and timely editorial handoffs within a multi-editor remote pipeline.
Video Editor at AFREXIM Bank (commissioned series: Africa Beyond Covid—3-Part Documentary Series)
July 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Worked in a hybrid editorial team of three to produce and mark documentary series exploring Africa's autonomous resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Managed inter-team communication and project tracking using Google Sheets, Trello, and Frame.io to ensure seamless review cycles and stakeholder transparency. Liaised regularly with a US-based director, balancing remote collaboration with on-site responsibilities during production visits to Nigeria.
Video Editor at Afreximbank (commissioned series)
July 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Worked in a hybrid editorial team to produce a 3-part documentary series exploring Africa’s autonomous resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Managed inter-team communication and project tracking using Google Sheets, Trello, and Frame.io to ensure seamless review cycles and stakeholder transparency. Liaised regularly with a US-based director while balancing remote collaboration with on-site responsibilities during production visits to Nigeria.
Video Editor at AFRExim Bank (commissioned series)
July 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Hybridity editorial work on the Africa Beyond Covid—3-Part Documentary Series commissioned by AFREXIM Bank. Supported an editorial team of three to produce a documentary series exploring Africa’s autonomous resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Managed inter-team communication and project tracking using Google Sheets, Trello, and Frame.io to enable seamless review cycles and stakeholder transparency. Liaised regularly with a US-based director while balancing remote collaboration with on-site responsibilities during production visits to Nigeria.
Video Editor at Double Minority (commissioned series: 3-Part Documentary Series)
February 1, 2025 - July 30, 2025
Joined the editorial team on-site producing a critically important documentary series on the marginalisation of women in Nigerian political life, following eight female candidates across the 2023 general elections. Designed and implemented a robust media management system to organise and archive large volumes of multi-location election footage.
Video Editor at The MacArthur Foundation (commissioned series)
February 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
On-site editorial role on the Double Minority—3-Part Documentary Series commissioned by the MacArthur Foundation. Joined an editorial team producing a critically important documentary series on the marginalisation of women in Nigerian political life, following eight female candidates across the 2023 general elections. Designed and implemented a robust media management system to organise and archive large volumes of multi-location election footage.
Head of Post-Production at Content Garage
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
Directed a team of post-production professionals delivering broadcast-standard video content for corporate clients in line with rigorous technical specifications. Established end-to-end post-production workflows from ideation to final output, reducing turnaround time and production costs. Managed client review processes professionally and clearly, building long-term relationships with recurring clients.

Education

B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
January 1, 2006 - December 1, 2010
B.Tech (Bachelors degree) at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2010
Advanced Cinematic Editing at University of Southern California
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022
The Director's Toolkit (course) at Ebonylife Creative Academy
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2021
B.Tech at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
January 1, 2006 - December 1, 2010
Advanced Cinematic Editing at University of Southern California
May 1, 2022 - August 3, 2026
The Director's Toolkit at Ebonylife Creative Academy
June 1, 2021 - August 3, 2026

Qualifications

Advanced Cinematic Editing
May 1, 2022 - August 3, 2026
The Director's Toolkit
June 1, 2021 - August 3, 2026
Video Editorial & Storytelling
January 11, 2030 - August 3, 2026
Advanced Cinematic Editing
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022
The Director's Toolkit
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2021
Editorial & Storytelling
January 11, 2030 - August 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services