Hi, I'm Umr Khayam, a passionate Video Production and Communications Specialist based in Islamabad, Pakistan. With extensive experience in video editing, digital outreach, and content creation, I thrive on bringing ideas to life through engaging visuals and storytelling. Over the years, I've crafted videos, podcasts, and graphics that have significantly boosted audience engagement for organizations across various platforms. I love simplifying complex topics, especially in areas like law and resilience, to make them accessible and interesting for wider audiences. Whether it's producing high-quality YouTube content or managing social media campaigns, I'm always eager to contribute creativity and strategic thinking to every project I take on.

UMR KHAYAM

Hi, I'm Umr Khayam, a passionate Video Production and Communications Specialist based in Islamabad, Pakistan. With extensive experience in video editing, digital outreach, and content creation, I thrive on bringing ideas to life through engaging visuals and storytelling. Over the years, I've crafted videos, podcasts, and graphics that have significantly boosted audience engagement for organizations across various platforms. I love simplifying complex topics, especially in areas like law and resilience, to make them accessible and interesting for wider audiences. Whether it's producing high-quality YouTube content or managing social media campaigns, I'm always eager to contribute creativity and strategic thinking to every project I take on.

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Hi, I’m Umr Khayam, a passionate Video Production and Communications Specialist based in Islamabad, Pakistan. With extensive experience in video editing, digital outreach, and content creation, I thrive on bringing ideas to life through engaging visuals and storytelling. Over the years, I’ve crafted videos, podcasts, and graphics that have significantly boosted audience engagement for organizations across various platforms.

I love simplifying complex topics, especially in areas like law and resilience, to make them accessible and interesting for wider audiences. Whether it’s producing high-quality YouTube content or managing social media campaigns, I’m always eager to contribute creativity and strategic thinking to every project I take on.

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Language

English
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Pashto, Pushto
Advanced

Work Experience

Communications Specialist at RSIL Pakistan, Islamabad
June 30, 2025 - July 16, 2025
Produced 58+ YouTube videos, podcasts, and over 120 promotional videos to strengthen the organization's digital outreach. Designed 200+ graphics for blogs, publications, event promotions, and advocacy campaigns. Covered 40+ events with photography and videography. Increased YouTube views by 221% and organically grew subscribers by 956% within one year. Designed and managed communications campaigns for major initiatives, successfully achieving strong participation and engagement. Maintained a strategic multi-platform content calendar across YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Developed visual storytelling strategies to simplify complex legal and resilience topics for public understanding.
Freelance Motion Designer at Conceptseeker (Remote)
September 1, 2023 - July 16, 2025
Transformed briefs into bold animations that explained, excited, and educated. Collaborated across time zones to meet weekly deadlines consistently, maintaining high quality in motion graphics design.
Communications & Outreach Associate at CLLB Peshawar
December 31, 2022 - July 16, 2025
Produced over 50 video pieces including testimonials, trailers, shoutouts, and highlights to aid student recruitment. Co-managed outreach for Summer School ‘22 with 48 participants and mentored over 30 interns. Produced, shot, and edited the CLLB Podcast. Scheduled and published 150+ social media posts with tailored visuals and captions to engage targeted audiences.
Program Associate at Amal Academy (Remote)
August 31, 2022 - July 16, 2025
Facilitated fellowship programs graduating 100+ fellows teaching business writing, interview skills, design thinking, and interpersonal skills. Managed program logistics including emails, Zoom, spreadsheets, assignments, and communications. Conducted 200+ interviews in Fellowship Selection Cycles. Co-led marketing efforts achieving 600+ applications for the Peshawar Zone. Created brand-aligned graphics and handled communications and content strategy for social media platforms.
Intern at Amal Academy
November 30, 2021 - July 16, 2025
Conducted over 150 interviews and managed candidate communications via Zoom and email. Supported tracking sheets, deadlines, and campaign metrics.
Communications Intern at CLLB Peshawar
September 30, 2021 - July 16, 2025
Created event promotions, covered major events, and edited highlights. Supported planning and digital marketing of co-curricular events. Contacted 50+ potential participants daily.
Project Intern at PepsiCo Pakistan (Remote)
August 31, 2021 - July 16, 2025
Built a performance dashboard for the logistics team. Created explainer videos and designed weekly updates, pitches, and presentations.

Education

BSc. Computer Systems Engineering at University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021

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Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services