Karla Torres
@karlatorres1
I edit and shape audience-focused video and social content for journalism, news, and international campaigns.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I've led programming strategy and created social media assets for VICE and VICE News, using monthly reporting to improve content and publishing strategy. I also edit podcasts into platform-optimised vertical clips, captions, subtitles, and on-screen graphics for journalist Bianca Graulau.
My production work spans research, interviews, filming, editing, and fact-checking for Al Jazeera, Inspiring Teachers, and the BBC. I've produced video campaigns in Tanzania, India, and Malaysia and work across Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Photoshop, Sony A7 cameras, and DJI drones.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Video Editor and Strategist
VICE Media
Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 (3 years)
Led programming strategy for VICE and VICE News channels, developed media strategies, delivered monthly reports, and edited social media assets to increase audience engagement.
Video Content Editor
Inspiring Teachers
Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)
Managed audiovisual production for overseas film assignments, including research, interviews, filming, and editing, and produced three video campaigns for volunteer programs in Tanzania, India, and Malaysia.
Translator and Transcriber
BBC Broadcasting Company
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)
Produced Spanish-language translated documents for the BBC current affairs series 'This World' and worked closely with production coordinators under tight deadlines.
Podcast and Reels Editor
Bianca Graulau
Edited and repurposed long-form podcasts into vertical video clips for social media, crafting captions and graphics to boost engagement while maintaining the journalist's editorial voice.
Production Assistant
Al Jazeera Media Network
Researched and prepared materials for Al Jazeera's weekly programme 'The Listening Post', coordinated interviews and shoots, and fact-checked scripts for accuracy.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University College London
Certificate, Documentary Filmmaking
Documentary Filmmaking course at University College London, completed in 2017.
SOAS University of London
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations and Social Anthropology
BA in International Relations and Social Anthropology from SOAS University of London, completed in 2016.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United KingdomAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
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