Ahmad Shabir Ikrami

Video Editor | Graphic Design | Creative Content Expert
Kabul, AF.

About

Highly accomplished Video Editor and Graphic Designer with 2 years of experience, specializing in creative content development and post-production for diverse media platforms. Proven ability to transform raw footage into compelling narratives, demonstrated by editing over 100 hours of content and delivering high-quality visuals for broadcasting, digital, and online distribution. Seeking to leverage expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and storytelling to contribute to MOBY Afghanistan's mission of providing impactful news and entertainment to underserved populations.

Work

Afghan Pro
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Video Editor and Graphic Designer

Kabul, Kabul, Afghanistan

Summary

Leads daily news video production and graphic design for Afghan Pro, ensuring engaging visuals and accurate storytelling across digital platforms.

Highlights

Produced daily world news videos, enhancing clarity and engagement through precise pacing and compelling visual storytelling to inform audiences.

Curated and integrated impactful footage, images, and graphics, including lower-thirds, titles, and captions, ensuring strict adherence to channel style guides for news reports.

Designed custom, high-impact thumbnails, banners, infographics, and visual explainers, significantly increasing viewer attraction and simplifying complex news topics.

Executed advanced color correction, audio adjustments, and visual enhancements, ensuring professional-grade presentation quality across all broadcast and digital platforms.

Collaborated cross-functionally with writers, anchors, and producers to ensure content accuracy and consistency, optimizing delivery for YouTube, Shorts, and diverse social media channels.

Managed and archived all video assets, graphics, and raw footage, ensuring strict compliance with copyright, editorial, and ethical guidelines.

Khalid Music
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Video Editor and Graphic Designer

Kabul, Kabul, Afghanistan

Summary

Edited and designed promotional content for Khalid Music, aligning visuals with musical themes and enhancing brand presence.

Highlights

Edited music and promotional videos with precise pacing and rhythmic synchronization, enhancing emotional impact and viewer engagement.

Integrated and synchronized audio with diverse visual elements, including performance footage, animations, and motion graphics, to create cohesive video content.

Designed visually appealing thumbnails, banners, and channel art, ensuring consistent brand identity and maximizing online visibility for musical content.

Enhanced video quality through advanced color grading, special effects, and dynamic transitions, elevating production value.

Collaborated with artists and marketing teams to ensure visual content perfectly aligned with musical style and marketing objectives.

Produced engaging short clips and teasers for social media, significantly boosting promotional efforts and audience reach.

Managed and organized all project assets efficiently, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry trends to optimize workflows.

Khalid Media Prodaction
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Video Editor and Graphic Designer

Kabul, Kabul, Afghanistan

Summary

Produced engaging YouTube content and graphic designs for Khalid Media Production, optimizing for audience retention and brand consistency.

Highlights

Edited YouTube videos with engaging pacing and clear storytelling, significantly enhancing audience retention and professional presentation quality.

Designed and integrated intros, outros, transitions, and motion graphics, elevating video quality and effectively highlighting key information.

Created and optimized custom thumbnails, banners, and other channel graphics, resulting in higher click-through rates and increased channel visibility.

Collaborated with content creators to develop innovative concepts and maintain consistent brand identity across all video content.

Optimized and formatted videos with captions, titles, and SEO enhancements, improving accessibility and reach across diverse platforms.

Stayed current with YouTube trends, editing styles, and techniques, maximizing audience engagement and content relevance.

1TV
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Video Editor/ News Department

Kabul, Kabul, Afghanistan

Summary

Edited daily news footage for 1TV, ensuring clear, concise, and engaging broadcast segments compatible with various media formats.

Highlights

Edited daily news footage into clear, concise, and engaging broadcast segments, ensuring seamless compatibility across TV, web, and social media platforms.

Selected and synchronized impactful visuals with audio components, maintaining high viewer interest and storytelling integrity in news reports.

Integrated graphics, captions, and titles in strict adherence to channel style guides, enhancing news segment clarity and professionalism.

Collaborated with production teams under tight deadlines to deliver accurate and consistent breaking news packages, ensuring timely dissemination of critical information.

Executed comprehensive color correction, audio adjustments, and visual enhancements, consistently upholding broadcast quality standards.

Organized and archived all video footage for efficient future retrieval and compliance.

Ensured all video edits rigorously complied with legal, ethical, and editorial standards.

BrandMedia Productions
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Video Editor

Kabul, Kabul, Afghanistan

Summary

Edited recorded school lessons for BrandMedia Productions, transforming raw footage into clear, engaging, and accessible educational videos.

Highlights

Edited recorded school lessons into clear, engaging, and well-paced videos, eliminating unnecessary pauses and mistakes to enhance instructional clarity.

Added and synchronized titles, subtitles, and captions, ensuring precise audio-video alignment for improved accessibility and comprehension of educational content.

Integrated graphics, diagrams, and visual aids, alongside adjusting color, brightness, and audio levels, to create high-quality, consistent, and engaging learning materials.

Systematically organized and archived raw and edited footage, facilitating easy retrieval and future use for educational content.

Collaborated closely with teachers and academic staff, ensuring the accuracy and pedagogical effectiveness of all lesson content.

Exported finalized lessons in formats compatible with online platforms and school systems, maintaining consistent visual branding and quality.

1TV
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Video Editor/ News Department

Kabul, Kabul, Afghanistan

Summary

Edited daily news footage for 1TV, ensuring clear, concise, and engaging broadcast segments compatible with various media formats.

Highlights

Edited daily news footage into clear, concise, and engaging broadcast segments, ensuring seamless compatibility across TV, web, and social media platforms.

Selected and synchronized impactful visuals with audio components, maintaining high viewer interest and storytelling integrity in news reports.

Integrated graphics, captions, and titles in strict adherence to channel style guides, enhancing news segment clarity and professionalism.

Collaborated with production teams under tight deadlines to deliver accurate and consistent breaking news packages, ensuring timely dissemination of critical information.

Executed comprehensive color correction, audio adjustments, and visual enhancements, consistently upholding broadcast quality standards.

Organized and archived all video footage for efficient future retrieval and compliance.

Ensured all video edits rigorously complied with legal, ethical, and editorial standards.

1TV
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Social Media Manager

Kabul, Kabul, Afghanistan

Summary

Managed social media presence for 1TV, driving engagement and community growth through strategic content creation and campaign execution.

Highlights

Increased social media engagement by 25% through the design and launch of targeted social media campaigns, expanding online reach.

Fostered and grew an active online community, enhancing brand loyalty and interaction.

Monitored content performance metrics, leveraging data analytics to optimize strategies and maximize impact.

Managed and scheduled social media content across platforms, ensuring consistent posting and optimal audience engagement.

Engaged directly with the audience through comments and messages, building stronger community relationships.

Created compelling thumbnails for YouTube content, driving higher click-through rates and video views.

Designed impactful banners and static graphics for various digital platforms, enhancing visual branding.

1TV
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Video Editor/ News Department

Kabul, Kabul, Afghanistan

Summary

Edited news videos for 1TV, focusing on narrative flow, content quality, and social media engagement for news delivery.

Highlights

Selected optimal shots and maintained consistent narrative flow by adhering to the 180-degree rule, enhancing storytelling coherence.

Implemented dynamic transitions and adjusted pacing to create smooth, compelling narrative flows for news segments.

Edited and recut news stories, collaborating cross-departmentally to enhance overall content quality and impact.

Managed 1TV's social media presence, boosting audience engagement and expanding digital reach for news content.

Designed visually compelling thumbnails, significantly increasing YouTube content visibility and click-through rates.

Amad High school
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Teacher/Teaching

Kabul, Kabul, Afghanistan

Summary

Taught at Amad High School, developing and delivering engaging coursework while assessing student performance and providing feedback.

Highlights

Organized and delivered engaging classroom lectures and comprehensive coursework, fostering an effective learning environment.

Prepared relevant homework assignments and designed interesting exercises to reinforce learning and student engagement.

Assessed and graded exams and assignments, providing fair and constructive evaluations of student performance.

Provided detailed feedback on student performance, considering workload and classroom behavior to support academic growth.

Pamir Travel Agency
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Data Entry/Communication

Kabul, Kabul, Afghanistan

Summary

Managed data entry and communication for Pamir Travel Agency, optimizing information flow and system accuracy.

Highlights

Enhanced team communication efficiency by 30% through the strategic implementation of new digital tools and platforms.

Prepared and sorted various documents for efficient data entry, ensuring organized and accessible information management.

Accurately entered and verified data into database software, maintaining high levels of data integrity and precision.

Responded promptly and accurately to information requests from authorized members, facilitating smooth internal operations.

Tested new database systems and software updates, ensuring seamless integration and optimal functionality.

Zabihullah azizi LTD.CO
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IT Assistant/Problem solving

Kabul, Kabul, Afghanistan

Summary

Provided comprehensive IT and administrative support for Zabihullah azizi LTD.CO, ensuring efficient office operations and problem resolution.

Highlights

Provided comprehensive administrative support, including efficient call handling, data preparation, and meticulous document management.

Managed outgoing mail efficiently and maintained optimal functionality of office equipment, ensuring smooth daily operations.

Managed inventory and procurement of office supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels and cost-effective purchasing.

Resolved customer inquiries and technical issues promptly and accurately, enhancing client satisfaction.

Education

Mashal Education Center
Kabul, Kabul, Afghanistan

Diploma

English Language

Maiwand University
Kabul, Kabul, Afghanistan

Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS)

Networking

Mohammad Alam Faizad High School
Kabul, Kabul, Afghanistan

High School Diploma

General Studies

Languages

English
Pashto
Dari

Certificates

Leadership & Management
Adobe Premiere Pro
ACCA

Issued By

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Skills

Software & Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Media Encoder, Adobe Audition, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint.

Video Production & Editing

Video Editing, Motion Graphics, Color Grading, Audio Adjustment, Visual Enhancement, Storytelling, Pacing, Transitions, Captions, Titles, Lower-thirds, Thumbnails, Banners, Infographics, Visual Explainers, Footage Selection, Asset Management, Archiving, Broadcast Production, Digital Media Production, YouTube Optimization, SEO Enhancement, Multi-platform Content Adaptation, Video Production.

Graphic Design

Graphic Design, Image Editing, Branding, Channel Art.

Project Management & Collaboration

Project Management, Team Collaboration, Cross-functional Collaboration, Deadline Management, Workflow Optimization, Content Strategy.

Communication & Soft Skills

Leadership, Management, Teaching, Data Entry, Communication, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Adaptability.

Technical & IT

IT-based Troubleshooting, Data Entry, Database Management, System Testing, Document Management, Inventory Management, Basic Coding Knowledge.

Compliance & Ethics

Copyright Compliance, Editorial Standards, Ethical Guidelines.

Projects

Documentary of Work

Summary

A true picture of toil, suffering and hope

Documentary: Traditional Craftsmen and the Decline of Their Market

Summary

This documentary examines traditional craftsmen and the challenges they face as demand for their handmade products declines

Documentary: A Brief Look at the Life and Work of Rahnavard Zaryab

Summary

Highlighting his achievements, creative journey, and contributions to his field, while providing insights into his personal and professional experiences.

Documentary: Secrets of Antique Alley

Summary

Uncovers the hidden stories behind rare antiques, exploring the history, craftsmanship, and fascinating tales that give each piece its unique value.

Documentary: Kabul, the City of Lasting Memories

Summary

Explores the rich history, culture, and resilience of Kabul, capturing the stories, landmarks, and memories that have shaped the city over the years.

Documentary: Elegance in the Fingers

Summary

Showcases the artistry and skill of master craftsmen, highlighting how delicate handwork transforms ordinary materials into extraordinary creations.

Documentary: Along Unfinished Dreams

Summary

Follows the lives of individuals striving to achieve their goals, exploring their struggles, perseverance, and the challenges they face in pursuit of their unfinished dreams.

Documentary of Clay

Summary

Explores the ancient and versatile art of clay

Documentary: National Museum of Afghanistan

Summary

Explores the rich history and cultural treasures housed in the museum, highlighting its artifacts, stories, and the efforts to preserve Afghanistan's heritage

Documentary on Water Shortage in the Capital: The Capital on the Brink of a Water Shortage Crisis

Summary

The impact on daily life, and the urgent need for sustainable solutions to prevent a looming crisis.

Documentary: Central Silo

Summary

Explores the history, operations, and significance of the central grain storage facility, highlighting its role in food security, local economy, and the challenges it faces in modern times.

Kabul Zoo Documentary

Summary

Showcasing its history, the animals it houses, and the efforts of caretakers to protect and nurture wildlife despite limited resources and challenges.

Kabul Municipality Documentary

Summary

Kabul Municipality Documentary: Optimism for Transforming Kabul into a Dream Capital

Documentary of Debris to Hope

Summary

Highlighting how communities and individuals turn destruction and challenges into opportunities for renewal and hope.