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Reim Younis

Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Reim Younis

Summary

I am a dedicated and experienced professional with 18 years of experience in filming, video editing, recording voiceovers, and managing production projects. I have the ability to track and facilitate production, casting, and budgeting from pre-production to post-production. I have a strong understanding of the processes and procedures related to filming, voiceover, and editing, and am able to handle all union paperwork, such as call sheets, production schedules, shooting schedules, and quotes.

Additionally, I am highly organized, and detail-oriented and have the ability to manage and coordinate teams and projects, as well as align them with filming, voiceover and editing components. I am also proactive and have the ability to submit the final draft in a timely manner. With my strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, I am confident that I can help deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.

Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Talented Managing Editor offering 18 years of background in producing, filming, editing and directing projects for all platforms. Skilled communicator adept at collaborating effectively and cohesively with multidisciplinary teams and contract professionals. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

18
years of professional experience
2
Certification

Work history

Freelance
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Senior Producer and Editor
05.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Brainstormed topics and issues to come up with fresh and creative ideas.
  • Carried out thorough fact-checking for exceptional levels of accuracy, boosting the company's trustworthy reputation.
  • Maintained excellent legal knowledge and cross-checked copy against copyright laws and regulations.
  • Trained new writers and editors on content creation processes, maintaining copy quality.
  • Reviewed and edited content, maintaining correct grammar and adherence to company style.
  • Edited content to reflect the correct tone, voice or structure.
  • Resolved day-to-day issues immediately to promote smooth production workflow.
  • Hired talented staff and crew members to facilitate outstanding quality of production.
  • Produced deliverables on time, under budget and to exceptionally high standards.
  • Supervised projects from production through to post-production.
  • Directed production activities to hit quotas and deadlines, flagging potential delays and causes for concern for swift resolution.
  • Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio and special effects.
  • Edited content in real-time at events to deliver high-quality media content within short timeframes.
  • Organised assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video and audio files and managing file backup to adigital asset management system.
  • Reviewed and edited film by selecting the best combination of photography, performance, sequencing and timing to tell the story.
  • Stored footage securely and in line with data confidentiality policy.
  • Edited large amounts of raw footage within assigned timescales.
  • Produced visually engaging video assets using premiere.

COP28
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Senior Segment Producer
10.2023 - 12.2023

Job overview

Produced and directed diverse multimedia segments for COP 28 spanning various genres, including interviews and feature stories.

Collaborated with creative teams, writers, camera crews, and post-production staff to develop and execute segment concepts, ensuring a high standard of quality and storytelling.

Conducted pre-production research and developed compelling storylines to engage target audiences.

Oversaw post-production editing and fine-tuned content to align with the project's goals and maintain a consistent brand image.

Implemented effective project management and communication practices, ensuring timely delivery of segments for broadcast, online distribution, and social media platforms.

MAF
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Creative production manager & producer
11.2022 - 05.2023

Job overview

  • Working with the Miro board
  • Worked with the line manager and the content manager on the city centre midriff art direction - shooting products and categories to fit in the website
  • Prepared the filming and the tech-recce schedule and coordinated with logistic
  • Creating proposals for the Keynote
  • Creating the production equipment list to understand Harvest
  • Led regular meetings, events and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals.
  • Established and adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules, delivering output to deadlines.
  • Supervised production schedules and production quality for timely delivery
  • Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.

Expo2020 Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates

Head Of Production (Production manager / Producer)
02.2021 - 04.2022

Job overview

  • Managed and supervised the production team with all projects (Photographer, cinematographer, videographer, editor, and animator) Handled filming requests from pre-production to post-production Prepared the filming and the tech-recce schedule and coordinated with logistics
  • Planned and allocated the entire filming process
  • Produced social media content
  • Supported outsourced production companies during the filming process Produced the reels and posts on our social media platform
  • Produced whoop documentary
  • Directed segments and reels
  • Tracked, managed and facilitated all the hugest campaigns (Expo Song, Magical campaign and promos)
  • Directing, producing, filming and editing all Her Excellency's announcements.
  • Explored briefs in constructive and creative ways while remaining true to original ideas.
  • Directed production activities across multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Directed production activities to hit quotas and deadlines, flagging potential delays and causes for concern for swift resolution.
  • Defined project scope and created manageable schedules.
  • Estimated quantities and costs of necessary resources as part of preliminary planning.
  • Interpreted project briefs with minimal supervision to achieve afresh, creative spin on original propositions.
  • Resolved day-to-day issues immediately to promote smooth production workflow.
  • Reviewed completed production work, providing detailed constructive feedback to inspire creative excellence.
  • Produced deliverables on time, under budget and to exceptionally high standards.
  • Hired talented staff and crew members to facilitate outstanding quality of production.
  • Partnered with the director for creative collaboration, brainstorming and project planning.
  • Supervised projects from production through to post-production.
  • Organised shooting schedules to maximise productivity and keep within agreed timescales.
  • Directed and motivated 20 production staff.
  • Implemented changes in working conditions, equipment and tools to improve workflow, efficiency and team member safety.
  • Collaborated with external agencies to manage project progress and milestones in line with client specifications.
  • Mentored and supervised department personnel and monitored work performance to support on-time deliverables.
  • Developed on-brief and on-brand client campaign ideas and creative outputs.
  • Negotiated contracts and services to best meet project budget requirements.

Expo2020 Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Manager TV News Crew
07.2019 - 02.2021

Job overview

  • Managed television news crew, Directed cinematographer & crew on filming on the Expo site
  • Produced filming segments from pre-production to post-production & final cut
  • Managed, supervised & tracked crew time, schedules & submissions Tracked trends in creative arts & identified optimal performers and events to schedule
  • Completed daily operations & duties to deliver on targets with accuracy & efficiency
  • Managed teams by overseeing the hiring, training & professional growth of employees
  • Developed appropriate resources to meet the needs of diverse audiences Conducted updated reports to submit to management.

DMI (Dubai Media Incorporated)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Senior Video Editor/Segment Director
01.2014 - 06.2019

Job overview

  • Dubai TV, Sama TV, Sport & Dubai One), Edited segments, episodes & pilots with avid media composer, FCP & adobe premiere
  • Structured pilots' program
  • Created GFX timeline for pilots
  • Trained junior editors & managed new joiners
  • Programs worked on (Al Rawi, Anti Ajmal, Al Onwan, Najm Al Khaleej & many more during my 14 years)
  • Dubai Media Incorporated (Dubai TV, Sama TV, Sport & Dubai One)
  • Performed post-production work, including assembling raw material, editing sound and sequences and providing the final product within time and budget constraints.
  • Organised assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video and audio files and managing file backup to a digital asset management system.
  • Edited large amounts of raw footage within assigned timescales.
  • Produced visually engaging video assets using Premier and Avid media composer.
  • Collaborated with team members to support better workflows and more efficient processes.
  • Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio and special effects.
  • Edited content in real-time at events to deliver high-quality media content within short timeframes.
  • Edited videos for digital distribution by managing graphics, sound, music mix and colour correction.
  • Organised assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.

DMI (Dubai Media Incorporated)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Video Editor
01.2009 - 01.2014

Job overview

  • Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio & special effects
  • Demonstrated ability to understand the director's artistic vision & maintain alignment with vision throughout the editing process Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video & audio files & managing file backup to digital asset management system
  • Evaluated & selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value & continuity, trimmed shots & edited content
  • Edited segments & episodes using Pinnacle & Avid media composer, FCP &
  • Premier
  • Dubai Media Incorporated (Dubai TV, Sama TV, Sport & Dubai One)
  • Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio and special effects.
  • Edited content in real-time at events to deliver high-quality media content within short timeframes.
  • Organised assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video and audio files and managing file backup to a digital asset management system.
  • Performed post-production work, including assembling raw material, editing sound and sequences and providing the final product within time and budget constraints.
  • Exported final cuts, uploading to content management system and client platforms.

DMI (Dubai Media Incorporated)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

First Assistant Production Unit
10.2010 - 11.2010

Job overview

Key Production Assistant, First Assistant Production Camera Unit for “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol”. Work included hiring and leading a local Production Assistant team.

  • Determined set-up of camera, sound and lighting equipment to produce precise results.
  • Recorded planned materials for use in the final film.
  • Prepared equipment needed to conduct shoots smoothly.
  • Kept up-to-date with the latest techniques, equipment and trends in video production.

DMI (Dubai Media Incorporated)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Junior Video Editor
01.2006 - 01.2009

Job overview

  • Digitized & organized raw footage into polished pieces suitable for publicaudiences
  • Trained on software programs (Avid, Final Cut Pro & Premier)
  • Developed titles & motion graphics using Adobe Photoshop
  • Submitted finished products in time
  • Assisted with filming & creating audio recordings
  • OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Delivering exceptional creative & promotional assets to promote Expo 2020
  • Managing the production team & ensuring the highest possible production valuefor each Project
  • Managing external filming permits, usage agreements &license terms with 3rd party suppliers
  • Preparing RFQ's, RFP's & RFT's for all external bids
  • Ensuring each external facing bid gets assigned the bestpossible vendor in terms of both value for money &creative treatment
  • Corresponding directly with External Production Houses forall 3rd party production requests & deliverables
  • Liaising with Project managers for scheduled
  • Deliverables, Overseeing the Expo Creative Studio digital archiving process &
  • Storage
  • Keeping track of all Expo Creative Studio production equipment
  • Creating Production schedules & managing timesheetsfor the production team

Education

University of Sharjah

Bachelor's degree from mass communication

University overview

Graduation project: A 5-minutes promotionaldramatic film showing the ingratitude &ungratefulness from a son to his mother.Grade on graduation project: A

Skills

  • Leadership skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Teamwork skills
  • Organization skills
  • Time management skills
  • Creative problem-solving skills
  • Oral/Written communication skills
  • Highly computer literate
  • Detail oriented
  • Media Management
  • Up to date with current production trends &
  • Guideline, trends & guideline
  • Filming in the UAE ground & airspace
  • Editing and review
  • Interviewing skills
  • Content creation
  • Brand messaging
  • Media operations knowledge
  • Team contribution

Certification

Filming Expert Directing Expert Producing Expert Video Editing Expert FCP Expert Avid Media composer Expert Adobe premier Expert TV Studio - The Galleries Expert Reaching Change Expert The Brave Heart Skill Expert Broadcasting platforms Expert Social platforms Expert Cameras (Sony, Black magic)Medium Radio Studio - The GalleriesExpert Total Quality Management Expert Management applications Expert Microsoft office Expert

Languages

English
Upper intermediate
Arabic
Native

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Supervised a team of 40 staff members.
  • Resolved product issues through consumer testing.
  • Delivering exceptional creative & promotional assets to promote Expo 2020.
  • Managing the production team & ensuring the highest possible production value for each Project Managing external filming permits, usage agreements & license terms with 3rd party suppliers.
  • Preparing RFQs, RFPs & RFT's all external bids Ensuring each external facing bid gets assigned the best possible vendor in terms of both value for money & creative treatment Corresponding directly with External Production Houses for all 3rd party production requests & deliverables Liaising with Project managers for scheduled Deliverables.
  • Overseeing the Expo Creative Studio digital archiving process and storage. Keeping track of all Expo Creative Studio production equipment
  • Creating Production schedules & managing timesheets for the production team
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Timeline

Senior Segment Producer
COP28
10.2023 - 12.2023
Creative production manager & producer
MAF
11.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Producer and Editor
Freelance
05.2022 - Current
Head Of Production (Production manager / Producer)
Expo2020 Dubai
02.2021 - 04.2022
Manager TV News Crew
Expo2020 Dubai
07.2019 - 02.2021
Senior Video Editor/Segment Director
DMI (Dubai Media Incorporated)
01.2014 - 06.2019
First Assistant Production Unit
DMI (Dubai Media Incorporated)
10.2010 - 11.2010
Video Editor
DMI (Dubai Media Incorporated)
01.2009 - 01.2014
Junior Video Editor
DMI (Dubai Media Incorporated)
01.2006 - 01.2009
University of Sharjah
Bachelor's degree from mass communication
Reim Younis