Hi, I’m Daniel Oghidi. I’m a results-driven video editor and motion graphics designer based in Lagos, Nigeria, with 5+ years of experience creating commercial, social media, educational, corporate, and entertainment content. I thrive on transforming concepts into engaging visuals that resonate with audiences and drive measurable impact. I specialize in end-to-end content production, blending editing, color grading, sound design, and visual effects with storytelling to deliver high-quality work across multiple platforms including YouTube, Instagram Reels, and TikTok. I enjoy collaborating with marketing and production teams to deliver on-time projects that elevate brand content and audience engagement.

Daniel Oghidi

Hi, I’m Daniel Oghidi. I’m a results-driven video editor and motion graphics designer based in Lagos, Nigeria, with 5+ years of experience creating commercial, social media, educational, corporate, and entertainment content. I thrive on transforming concepts into engaging visuals that resonate with audiences and drive measurable impact. I specialize in end-to-end content production, blending editing, color grading, sound design, and visual effects with storytelling to deliver high-quality work across multiple platforms including YouTube, Instagram Reels, and TikTok. I enjoy collaborating with marketing and production teams to deliver on-time projects that elevate brand content and audience engagement.

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Hi, I’m Daniel Oghidi. I’m a results-driven video editor and motion graphics designer based in Lagos, Nigeria, with 5+ years of experience creating commercial, social media, educational, corporate, and entertainment content. I thrive on transforming concepts into engaging visuals that resonate with audiences and drive measurable impact.

I specialize in end-to-end content production, blending editing, color grading, sound design, and visual effects with storytelling to deliver high-quality work across multiple platforms including YouTube, Instagram Reels, and TikTok. I enjoy collaborating with marketing and production teams to deliver on-time projects that elevate brand content and audience engagement.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Editor and DIT (Contract-based) at Snarzinmotion
December 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Enhanced video quality by editing commercials and long event recordings, created short highlight videos which increased viewer engagement, organized video files with accurate color grading for smooth post-production, edited podcast episodes for clarity and created short clips that attracted more listeners, ensured satisfactory video and audio quality resolving any arising issues to meet schedules.
Video Editor and Videographer at SavetoBuy
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Shot and edited live video content and created motion graphics for social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and YouTube, increased average video views by 300% and engagement by 150% in six months, collaborated with marketing and business teams to produce brand-aligned videos, managed video production workflow from pre- to post-production ensuring quality and deadlines.
Video Editor (Contract-based) at Afrilearn
April 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Edited live educational video content using custom templates, applied Chroma key and other effects to green screen videos through Premiere Pro and Media Encoder, edited 100 videos in two months following platform guidelines, delivered videos promptly meeting client expectations.
Post-Production at Damilola Omotayo Visuals
June 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Edited short movies and created movie trailers using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Media Encoder, Audition, and Photoshop, uploaded content on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram garnering significant viewer engagement and positive feedback, collaborated with directors, actors, and crew to ensure vision alignment.
Video Editor and Videographer at Extraordinary Visuals
September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2023
Worked with a multidisciplinary team to cover events including weddings, music videos, and modeling shoots; shot and edited high-quality videos applying creative effects using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop; managed video footage and assets ensuring proper backup and archiving; supported team fostering collaboration and timely delivery exceeding client expectations.
Video Editor and Videographer at Charis Black Project (NGO)
October 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
Produced videos generating over 500 views and 200 sign-ups for the NGO website; increased social media reach and engagement by 10%, attracting followers and interactions across Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter; worked closely with project manager and content team to meet objectives and maintain brand consistency; shot and edited community event videos capturing highlights and testimonials.
Video Editor at Bolt Global
September 1, 2020 - April 30, 2021
Increased Telegram channel followers by 500%, views of ads by 300%, and platform sign-ups by 200% within three months; created memes and gifs using Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva, Camtasia, and Giphy for audience engagement; collaborated with marketing and clients to ensure videos met objectives; consistently produced video content for ads and social media using Inshot, Canva, and Motion Ninja.
Video Editor and DIT (Contract-based) at Snarzinmotion
December 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Enhanced video quality by editing commercials and long event recordings; created short highlight videos that increased viewer engagement. Organized video files and ensured accurate color grading for ease during post-production. Edited podcast episodes for clarity and created short video clips to attract more listeners. Maintained satisfactory video and audio quality, resolving issues to complete projects on schedule.
Video Editor and Videographer at SavetoBuy
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Shot and edited live video content and created motion graphics for SavetoBuy’s social media platforms, increasing average views by 300% and engagement by 150% in six months. Collaborated with marketing and business teams to align videos with the brand identity and value proposition. Managed video production workflow from pre-production to post-production meeting deadlines and quality standards.
Video Editor (Contract-based) at Afrilearn
April 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Edited live video content using custom templates, applying chroma key and effects to enhance video quality. Edited 100 videos in two months following Afrilearn guidelines, delivering promptly to meet client expectations.
Post-production at Damilola Omotayo Visuals
June 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Edited short movies and created movie trailers using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Media Encoder, Audition, and Photoshop. Uploaded content on social media platforms resulting in over 6,000 views and positive feedback praising editing quality and storytelling. Collaborated with directors, actors, and crew to align with production vision.
Video Editor and Videographer at Extraordinary Visuals
September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2023
Worked in a team to cover weddings, music videos, and modeling shoots; shot and edited videos with creative effects and graphics. Organized and managed video assets, assisted team members, and delivered final videos exceeding client expectations.
Video editor and Videographer at Charis Black Project (NGO)
October 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
Generated over 500 views and increased social media reach by 10%, attracting followers and engagement. Collaborated with project managers and content teams ensuring videos met objectives and brand consistency. Shot and edited event videos capturing highlights and testimonials.
Video Editor at Bolt Global
September 1, 2020 - April 30, 2021
Increased Telegram channel followers by 500%, ad views by 300%, and platform sign-ups by 200% in three months. Created memes and gifs to engage audiences using various software. Collaborated with marketing teams to produce videos meeting client requirements for ads and social media.
Video Editor & Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) at Snarzinmotion
December 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Increased post-production efficiency by organizing and managing commercial and event video assets. Improved audience retention by editing highlight reels from long-form event recordings. Enhanced podcast discoverability by editing episodes and producing promotional clips. Reduced delivery delays by identifying and resolving video and audio quality issues.
Video Editor & Videographer at SavetoBuy
January 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Increased average video views by 300% by producing platform-specific content for Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Increased audience engagement by 150% by creating optimized short-form and branded video content. Improved campaign performance by collaborating with marketing and business teams. Delivered projects on schedule by managing the full production workflow from concept to final export.
Video Editor at Afrilearn
April 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Delivered 100 educational videos in two months by following streamlined editing workflows. Improved visual quality through chroma keying, color correction, and post-production enhancements. Maintained 100% on-time delivery across all assigned projects.
Post-Production Specialist at Damilola Omotayo Visuals
June 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022
Generated over 6,000 views, 500 likes, and 100 comments by editing films, trailers, and promotional content. Improved audience engagement through advanced storytelling, sound design, and visual effects. Expanded content reach by publishing videos across multiple digital platforms.
Video Editor & Videographer at Extraordinary Visuals
September 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
Delivered high-quality event and commercial productions that drove repeat client engagements. Reduced asset retrieval time by organizing, archiving, and backing up production files. Improved production efficiency through collaboration with multidisciplinary creative teams.
Video Editor & Videographer at Charis Black Project (NGO)
October 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Generated 200+ website sign-ups through mission-focused promotional videos. Improved social media engagement by 10% through targeted video campaigns. Enhanced community awareness through event coverage and testimonial videos.

Education

B.Sc. at Lagos State University
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015
B.Sc. at Lagos State University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
B.Sc. Electronic and Computer Engineering at Lagos State University
January 11, 2030 - June 18, 2026

Qualifications

Animation / Art Business & Entrepreneurship
June 20, 2023 - June 20, 2023
Visual Post Production
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Animation / Art Business & Entrepreneurship
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Film Production
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Harnessing the Power of Mobile Video
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Visual Post Production
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2025
Animation / Art Business & Entrepreneurship
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2025
Film Production
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2025
Harnessing the Power of Mobile Video
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2025
Trade Test: Electrical and Installation Works
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2025
Soft Skills, Graphics Design, and Web Development
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2025
Diploma Certificate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Corel-Draw)
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2025
Ebonylife Creative Academy – Visual Post Production
January 11, 2030 - June 18, 2026
Terra Academy for the Arts – Animation, Art Business & Entrepreneurship
January 11, 2030 - June 18, 2026
KAP Film and Television Academy – Film Production Harnessing the Power of Mobile Video Graphic Design & Web Development Training
January 11, 2030 - June 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Software & Internet