I’m looking to provide creative leadership and hands on expertise. I can lead end-to-end media production for a variety of media applications - from social media content and corporate communications, to documentaries, podcasts, and short-form video. I have experience in producing, directing, writing, editing, narration and voice acting and can lead teams in a collaborative remote workflow.
Jawad Jafry
@jawadjafry
Senior media producer, writer and editor crafting documentaries and podcasts—growing audiences with data-driven storytelling and studio-quality audio.
What I'm looking for
I’m an award-winning media producer, documentary filmmaker, writer, editor and content strategist with two decades of senior leadership in end-to-end production across television, documentary film, audio drama, podcasts, educational media, and corporate communications. I’ve also served as a live broadcast host and on-air presenter, bringing a strong editorial and performance-ready approach to every project.
I grew an independent educational media brand to 87.7M views and 185K subscribers by building content pillars, formats, and audience targeting—and then refining YouTube SEO and platform strategy using performance analytics like watch time, click-through rate, and subscriber growth. As a principal video editor, I use Adobe Premiere Pro to deliver hundreds of pieces of original content while managing project files, version control, and remote editorial handoffs.
I researched, wrote, produced, directed and edited a fully dramatized audio podcast series with an international ensemble cast, 16 original compositions, and up to 50 simultaneous audio tracks per episode—integrating ElevenLabs AI voice synthesis with human performances to achieve studio-quality results. My documentary and online content work includes sensitive subjects screened before a Canadian Parliamentary subcommittee and licensed by universities in Canada.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Media Producer
Nayla Media
Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 5 months)
Conceived and executed content strategy across YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook, growing the YouTube channel to 87.7M views and 185K subscribers. Produced and directed a drama-serialized audio podcast with an international ensemble, 16 original compositions, and up to 50 simultaneous audio tracks per episode, integrating ElevenLabs AI voices for studio-quality results.
Media Producer & Filmmaker
Freelance
Jan 2003 - Jan 2018 (15 years)
Produced, directed, edited, wrote, and narrated documentary projects, including national broadcasts on OMNI TV and multilingual storytelling for broadcast, institutional, and digital audiences. Delivered corporate and promotional AV/video and communications campaigns for 7–10 organizations and ran media training programs from news intensives to documentary filmmaking courses.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Toronto Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Applied Arts, Radio & Television Arts
Completed a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Radio & Television Arts at Toronto Metropolitan University.
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Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Portfolio
jawadjafry.github.ioSalary expectations
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