Content Creator with 8+ years' freelance experience producing short-form video and social content for brand and event clients, skilled in CapCut and Adobe Premiere Pro. Confident writing engaging captions, hooks and on-screen copy in clean British English, with a strong understanding of TikTok and Instagram trends. Comfortable working independently to consistent monthly output and fast turnarounds — the natural rhythm of freelance content work. Experienced at capturing authentic, real-time event and behind-the-scenes content on location. Photography and content featured in The Telegraph Magazine and BBC coverage.

Melina Heidari

Content Creator with 8+ years' freelance experience producing short-form video and social content for brand and event clients, skilled in CapCut and Adobe Premiere Pro. Confident writing engaging captions, hooks and on-screen copy in clean British English, with a strong understanding of TikTok and Instagram trends. Comfortable working independently to consistent monthly output and fast turnarounds — the natural rhythm of freelance content work. Experienced at capturing authentic, real-time event and behind-the-scenes content on location. Photography and content featured in The Telegraph Magazine and BBC coverage.

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Content Creator with 8+ years’ freelance experience producing short-form video and social content for brand and event clients, skilled in CapCut and Adobe Premiere Pro. Confident writing engaging captions, hooks and on-screen copy in clean British English, with a strong understanding of TikTok and Instagram trends.

Comfortable working independently to consistent monthly output and fast turnarounds — the natural rhythm of freelance content work. Experienced at capturing authentic, real-time event and behind-the-scenes content on location. Photography and content featured in The Telegraph Magazine and BBC coverage.

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Work Experience

Studio Manager & Technical Lead at Ancoats Studio
October 1, 2025 - Present
Film and edit short-form video and photo content for brand clients, delivering platform-native assets for TikTok, Instagram and Facebook to tight deadlines. Manage studio production schedules and equipment, maintaining consistent quality and fast turnaround across concurrent projects. Capture authentic, on-location and in-studio content, translating briefs into engaging visual storytelling.
Social Media & Brand Executive at LEFU ART
May 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024
Plan and produce content across Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest, writing captions and copy that keep content on-brand and trend-aware. Incorporate trending audio and formats to maximise engagement. Combine photography with graphic design to build cohesive brand content.
Content Creator & Photographer (Freelance)
May 1, 2018 - December 1, 2024
Produce short-form video and photography for TikTok, Instagram Reels and other platforms. Write engaging captions and on-screen copy for lifestyle, fashion and interior clients. Capture authentic real-time content on location, including behind-the-scenes and event-style coverage. Deliver consistent monthly output to freelance clients, working independently to deadlines and iterating quickly on feedback. Photography featured in The Telegraph Magazine and BBC coverage.

Education

MSc Digital Marketing — Distinction at University of Salford, Manchester
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
BSc Food Industry Engineering at Islamic Azad University, Science & Research Branch, Tehran
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

CAA Licensed Drone Pilot
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services