Final Cut
Abdulsalam Usman
Journalist
Istanbul ,34
Summary
Creative professional with strong background in visual storytelling and post-production processes. Known for delivering polished video content that aligns with project goals and client expectations. Highly collaborative and results-oriented, ensuring seamless integration of feedback and continuous improvement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Video Editor
TRT World
02.2023 - Current
- Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
- Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects.
- Conceived, crafted and executed dynamic video edits to captivate target audiences and accomplish project objectives.
- Enhanced video quality by applying color correction, grading, and special effects techniques.
- Maintained organized digital archives of raw footage, final edits, and other assets for easy access and retrieval.
- Edited together video, audio still imagery and motion graphics for creative and informational multimedia projects.
- Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
- Worked with graphic templates and seamlessly inserted into videos.
- Created and reformatted content across various social media and digital platforms.
- Created short-form videos, animated gifs and motion graphics for social media posts.
- Combined text, video and other composited elements onscreen to create logical, coherent layouts.
- Created titles, captions, graphics and templates in After Effects to give edits additional visual flare.
- Worked with producers and other team members to meet deadlines.
- Met with production teams to discuss and evaluate project needs.
- Edited feature-length films and television shows to meet desired quality and style.
- Reviewed and approved other editors' work to maintain quality of final product.
- Boosted video quality with advanced color grading and sound editing, setting new standards for production excellence.
- Film and Edit dozens of videos weekly
Shoot and Edit
BBC Hausa Service
01.2015 - 02.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- A pioneer of BBC Hausa Digital team as a Shoot and Edit
Studio Manager
BBC Dakar Bureau
02.2019 - 03.2019
- Coordinated daily studio operations, including scheduling, staff management and customer service.
- Verified that organization maintained open-door policy so employees could openly discuss ideas and make suggestions.
- Supervised studio staff for timely, accurate and high-quality task completion.
- I managed the Dakar studio for a Month
Studio Manager
BBC Hausa Service
06.2013 - 02.2015
- Coordinated daily studio operations, including scheduling, staff management and customer service.
- Established a positive work environment, fostering collaboration among staff members to improve productivity and creativity.
- Streamlined studio operations by implementing efficient scheduling and project management systems.
- Maintained studio equipment, including cameras, microphones and computers, to limit schedule disruptions.
- Maintained cutting-edge studio equipment, ensuring delivery of high-quality production outputs.
- I managed three Hausa News Lives everyday
Education
B.Ed - English and Primary Education
Federal College of Education Kano
Kano State, Nigeria01.2015
NCE - English and Primary Education
Federal College of Education Kano
Kano State, Nigeria 01.2007
Senior School Certificate Examination -
Federal Government College
Kano State. Nigeria01.1998
Skills
- Video Editing
- Digital video production
- Content production
- Audio-to-video synchronization
- Filming
- Multi-camera editing
- Creative storytelling
- Social media content delivery
- Photography
- Production planning
- Excellent communication
- Sound recording
References
- Aliyu Tanko, Editor, BBC Hausa Service, Abuja, +2348109930900
- Priscilla Ude, Administrative and Finance Assistant, BBC, Abuja, +2348065369047
- Shehu Adamu, Chief Operating Officer, Trust Tv, +2348034530549
Training
BBC training in editing, radio and TV production, film making, social media, advanced Twitter and Facebook, Stepping Up, Advanced Images, HEFAT
Video Strategies for High Engagement Video Strategies for High Engagement
LinkedInLinkedIn Issued Jul 2021Issued Jul 2021
Creative Video Editing Techniques Creative Video Editing Techniques
LinkedInLinkedIn Issued Jan 2021Issued Jan 2021
How to Freelance and Get Paid Making Digital Commercials How to Freelance and Get Paid Making Digital Commercials
LinkedInLinkedIn Issued Jun 2020Issued Jun 2020
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Kano State
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Seperated
Certification
- Video Strategies for High Engagement LinkedIn Learning Certificate 2021, July 13
- Creative Video Editing Techniques LinkedIn Learning Certificate 2021, January 26
- How to Freelance and Get Paid Making Digital Commercials LinkedIn Learning Certificate 2020, June 17
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with TRT World in the development of TRT Afrika.
- Collaborated with BBC Hausa team in the development of Mahanga Zamani, Daga Bakin Mai Ita.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Audition
Black Magic
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hausa
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Interests
Traveling
Editing videos
Filming
Timeline
Video Editor
TRT World
02.2023 - Current
Studio Manager
BBC Dakar Bureau
02.2019 - 03.2019
Shoot and Edit
BBC Hausa Service
01.2015 - 02.2023
Studio Manager
BBC Hausa Service
06.2013 - 02.2015
B.Ed - English and Primary Education
Federal College of Education Kano
NCE - English and Primary Education
Federal College of Education Kano
Senior School Certificate Examination -
Federal Government College