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Mpendulo Gasa

@mpendulogasa

I edit audience-ready video content, from short films, long form to social reels, optimized for all social media platforms with high engagement .

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking an entry-level to mid-level video editor or media production role where I can use technical editing and storytelling judgement to support brand and content output.

I edit short films, long-form interviews, and social media reels into audience-ready content with clear messaging and consistent pacing.

Through media production projects at UKZN Howard College, I operated cameras for campus events and supported the full workflow from shot organisation and rough cuts to audio sync and final export.

My Honours research project combined qualitative research with video production, strengthening how I structure visual narratives and deliver work under deadline.

As a Teaching Assistant at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, I translate complex ideas into clear, discussion-based sessions and provide real-time feedback—skills I bring to editing for viewer comprehension.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Teaching Assistant

Current

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Mar 2026 - Present (6 months)

Facilitated tutorial sessions for second-year Media & Cultural Studies students, translating complex theoretical content into clear, structured, discussion-based sessions. Developed session materials and delivered real-time feedback.

Communication Skills Content Structuring Facilitation Feedback material development

Media Production & Content Editing Projects

UKZN Howard College

Feb 2025 - Nov 2025 (9 months)

Edited short films, long form interviews, and social media reels in Adobe Premiere Pro, cutting raw footage into audience-ready sequences. Operated cameras for campus events and assisted end-to-end on production projects including shot organisation, rough cuts, audio sync, and final export.

Premiere Pro Post Production Workflows Rough Cuts Fine Cut Editing Multi Camera Editing Audio Sync Transitions Camera Operation Color Correction Colour Grading Footage Organization Media Management Social Media Editing

Honours Research Project – Media & Communications

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Feb 2025 - Nov 2025 (9 months)

Independently planned and executed a qualitative research study, including a video production component that drew on editing and visual storytelling skills. Produced a full-length academic report and presented findings to an academic panel.

Research Video Production Visual Storytelling Academic Writing Presentation Skills