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Website: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I'm Zahid Cruz, a passionate and award-winning video editor, social media manager, and creative director with a track record of crafting high-quality, emotionally impactful visual stories. As Editor-in-Chief of Mission Hills High School’s news network, I led a 60-person team producing projects recognized for suicide prevention awareness, sports features, and school culture showcases. Outside of school, I freelance for local creators and YouTubers, including Foolish Frankie with 604k subs, specializing in DaVinci Resolve, motion graphics, and color grading. I bring sharp creative instincts, technical versatility, and a drive for excellence to every project I take on.…Website: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I'm Zahid Cruz, a passionate and award-winning video editor, social media manager, and creative director with a track record of crafting high-quality, emotionally impactful visual stories. As Editor-in-Chief of Mission Hills High School’s news network, I led a 60-person team producing projects recognized for suicide prevention awareness, sports features, and school culture showcases. Outside of school, I freelance for local creators and YouTubers, including Foolish Frankie with 604k subs, specializing in DaVinci Resolve, motion graphics, and color grading. I bring sharp creative instincts, technical versatility, and a drive for excellence to every project I take on.

Zahid Cruz

Video Editor, Social Media Manager, Creative Director, +2

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Website: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I'm Zahid Cruz, a passionate and award-winning video editor, social media manager, and creative director with a track record of crafting high-quality, emotionally impactful visual stories. As Editor-in-Chief of Mission Hills High School’s news network, I led a 60-person team producing projects recognized for suicide prevention awareness, sports features, and school culture showcases. Outside of school, I freelance for local creators and YouTubers, including Foolish Frankie with 604k subs, specializing in DaVinci Resolve, motion graphics, and color grading. I bring sharp creative instincts, technical versatility, and a drive for excellence to every project I take on.…Website: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I'm Zahid Cruz, a passionate and award-winning video editor, social media manager, and creative director with a track record of crafting high-quality, emotionally impactful visual stories. As Editor-in-Chief of Mission Hills High School’s news network, I led a 60-person team producing projects recognized for suicide prevention awareness, sports features, and school culture showcases. Outside of school, I freelance for local creators and YouTubers, including Foolish Frankie with 604k subs, specializing in DaVinci Resolve, motion graphics, and color grading. I bring sharp creative instincts, technical versatility, and a drive for excellence to every project I take on.

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Davis, United States

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I’m Zahid Cruz, a passionate and award-winning video editor, social media manager, and creative director with a track record of crafting high-quality, emotionally impactful visual stories. As Editor-in-Chief of Mission Hills High School’s news network, I led a 60-person team producing projects recognized for suicide prevention awareness, sports features, and school culture showcases.
Outside of school, I freelance for local creators and YouTubers, including Foolish Frankie with 604k subs, specializing in DaVinci Resolve, motion graphics, and color grading. I bring sharp creative instincts, technical versatility, and a drive for excellence to every project I take on.

Skills

Motion Graphic

Audio

Social Media Design

Experience Level

Motion Graphic

Expert

Audio

Expert

Social Media Design

Expert

Work Experience

Videographer/Photographer for the MHHS Band and Colorguard at Mission Hills High School

January 1, 2025 - August 29, 2025

Captured high-quality photos and video content documenting performances, rehearsals, and promotional events for the marching band, winter guard, and indoor percussion groups. Collaborated with band directors, student leadership, and parent volunteers to plan media coverage highlighting the program's excellence, artistic vision, and community impact.

Local Freelance Video Editor and Photographer at San Marcos/North County, CA

January 1, 2021 - Present

Contracted by local clients and creators to edit a wide range of content from promos to vlogs. Produced polished, branded content with fast turnaround, maintaining consistency across works. Managed all aspects of pre and post-production including editing, color grading, and sound design.

Remote Assistant Video Editor at Evan McGlenn YouTube Channel - Foolish Frankie

December 31, 2023 - August 29, 2025

Worked with Evan McGlenn for the YouTube channel Foolish Frankie (604k subscribers). Edited and finalized multiple YouTube videos including captions, pacing adjustments, and final pass quality control.

Editor-in-Chief at MHHS ONETV News Network

June 1, 2025 - August 29, 2025

Directed video production for weekly news segments and special features. Led a student team of 60 in scripting, shooting, and editing content. Received multiple directing change placement awards for suicide prevention films and a Kaleidoscope Award for the Arts - Best Novice Videographer 2024 and Best Advanced Videographer 2025. Awarded the MHHS Golden Grizzly for exceptional leadership, character, and cultural contribution.