Zain Waseem

About

Video editor with 5+ years in Adobe Premiere Pro and several years in After Effects, producing longform YouTube content in styles similar to Iman Gadzhi/Ali Abdaal. Has team-lead experience managing multi-editor workflows (splitting, reviewing, compiling) and uses After Effects (including 3D camera text techniques) plus basic sound design to deliver engaging, story-driven edits. Worked with channels including Tactical Sky and Combat Aviators, helping grow channels from early stages.

Experience

Education

Key Strengths

• 5+ years Adobe Premiere Pro experience with multi-year After Effects use
• Efficient longform workflow: organizes footage, trims gaps/retakes to speed up editing
• Combines Premiere + After Effects effectively (e.g., engaging text with 3D camera techniques)
• Story-first approach to retention (storyline, smooth transitions, purposeful text highlights)
• Balances graphics/motion/pacing to support narrative and brand consistency
• Led an editing team by splitting long videos into sections, supporting editors, reviewing and compiling final deliverables

Reference Highlights

• experienced in storytelling and pacing
• consistently delivers exceptional work
• helpful and efficient leader
• effective mentor (guides others through editing challenges)
• respects everyone regardless of position
• handles disagreement respectfully and professionally
• strong organization and structured workflow
• delivers on tight deadlines
• clear communicator with team/clients
• balances creative storytelling with technical execution
• brings ideas proactively (not just follows instructions)
• attention to pacing, sound, graphics integration, and narrative flow
• trusted with high-priority/fast-turnaround projects