Sohaib Bajwa

Video Editor & Production Specialist

Fiverr • Freelance

Jun 2019 - Present • 7 yrs 4 mos

Edited a backstage film for DivaLicious, an opera duo and Australia's Got Talent finalists, shaping behind-the-scenes footage into a polished story that earned a 5-star review. Edited cinematic history content for a Scottish history YouTube channel, combining drone and location footage with pacing, sound design, and color grading built for viewer retention. Cut a series of cinematic 16:9 short films for a boutique director-led project, using grade-first, clean editing to match the director's visual style. Produced AI-assisted UGC video ads for UK wellness and consumer brands, from hook-first scripting to final edit, optimized for social media performance. Built a complete 7-day brand video course for a returning client, covering video editing, course branding, PDF materials, and platform setup. Edited vertical travel reels for Instagram and TikTok, matching reference styles with beat-synced cuts, transitions, and color grading in Premiere Pro. Delivered color grading, captions, and finishing for music videos, brand films, and social content using DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, and Final cut pro. Brought 14+ years of broadcast editing experience, including work with UNICEF and Deutsche Welle, to every project, from raw footage to publish-ready delivery.

NLE Editor → Associate Producer

Hum Network Ltd • Tiempo completo

May 2018 - Jul 2025 • 7 yrs 2 mos

Edited daily news packages, bulletins, and current affairs content as a Non-Linear Editor (NLE) for HUM News, Lahore, one of Pakistan's leading national news networks. Delivered broadcast-ready edits under tight on-air deadlines, handling cutting, audio mixing, graphics integration, and final output for live and recorded transmission. Promoted to Associate Producer, combining editorial planning with post-production to take stories from raw footage to final broadcast. Recognized by HUM Network management for performance and contribution, with package revisions awarded across multiple fiscal years. Supported the Lahore Press Club Digital Studio and received a Certificate of Appreciation (2023) for contributions to its digital content.

Incharge NLE Programming Department

CNN • Tiempo completo

Sep 2011 - May 2018 • 6 yrs 8 mos

Led the NLE (Non-Linear Editing) team in the Programming Department Supervised the editing of programs and broadcast content, assigning work to editors and making sure every show met on-air quality and deadline standards. Edited programming content end to end, including cutting, sequencing, audio, and graphics. Commended by the network's HR department as a result-oriented, dedicated professional who delivered assignments accurately.