I am seeking a full-time remote Video Editor role. I specialize in high-retention short-form (Reels/Shorts/TikTok) and long-form YouTube videos using Premiere Pro and After Effects. I bring strong skills in motion graphics, kinetic typography, and pacing to drive channel growth. Fully available to work U.S. business hours.
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Samuel Daramola
@samueldaramola
Video Editor at Sparks Strategic Wealth who grew its Finance & Business YouTube channel from 0 to 500+ subscribers.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At Sparks Strategic Wealth, I built the Finance & Business YouTube channel from 0 to 500+ subscribers during its initial launch phase. I edit talking-head and educational videos, using motion graphics to make financial concepts clearer.
At Aish Southeast Center / Jewish Outreach Initiative (JOI), I handled long- and short-form video editing and helped grow the YouTube channel from 700 to 3,080+ subscribers. The work generated over 500,000 video views and 4.2 million YouTube impressions.
At Be Unmessable With, I edited short-form videos that generated 300,000+ Instagram Reels views. I also created graphics and branded thumbnails for its social channels.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
SW
Current
Video Editor
Sparks Strategic Wealth
Dec 2025 - Present (10 months)
Built the brand's Finance & Business YouTube channel from 0 to 500+ subscribers within the initial launch phase. Edited talking-head and educational content with dynamic pacing, clarity, and brand storytelling, incorporating 2D and 3D motion graphics.
SE
Current
Video editor
Self employed
Jul 2019 - Present (7 years 3 months)
Video Editor and Content Specialist specializing in high-retention short-form (Reels/Shorts) and long-form YouTube content. Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and custom 2D/3D motion graphics. Track record of driving 8M+ impressions and growing YouTube channels through strategic pacing, kinetic typography, and hook-driven edits.
BW
Video Editor & Social Media Content Specialist
Be Unmessable With
Jan 2024 - Jan 2026 (2 years)
Edited high-performing short-form video assets generating 300,000+ views on Instagram Reels. Analyzed platform meta-trends to implement hook-driven editing, dynamic captions, and fast-paced visual cuts, and designed custom graphics and branded thumbnails.
AJ
Video Editor & Content Specialist
Aish Southeast Center / Jewish Outreach Initiative (JOI)
Jan 2023 - Jan 2026 (3 years)
Spearheaded post-production strategy that grew YouTube channel subscribers from 700 to 3,080+ and generated over 500,000 video views. Executed full-stack editing, integrated custom 2D and 3D animations, and designed high-CTR thumbnails with YouTube SEO strategies.
EI
Graphic Designer
Ebony Herald International
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)
Worked as a graphic designer creating visual assets for the organization.
YS
Junior Graphic Designer
Yusluv Graphics & Prints Service
Jan 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 11 months)
Worked as a junior graphic designer supporting design and print production tasks.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
FE
Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti
Higher National Diploma, Computer Science
Pursued a Higher National Diploma in Computer Science.
RP
Rufus Giwa Polytechnic
National Diploma, Computer Science
Pursued a National Diploma in Computer Science.
GL
Great Learning
Video Editing Certification, Video Editing
Completed a certification in video editing.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Looking for a job
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Website
canva.link/prw0zr0eboqhwobPortfolio
canva.link/prw0zr0eboqhwobSalary expectations
50k+ USD
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