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Hello! My name is Samar. I am passionate about elevating brands through social media. As a content creator, host, and social media manager, I specialize in crafting engaging digital narratives. I'm dedicated to optimizing your online voice, let's connect and build a compelling online presence together!

• Digital Content Creator
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Social Media Producer
• Content Strategist
• Creative Director
• Influencer
• On-Camera Talent
• Audio Storyteller
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Translator

I am a freelance videographer with six years of experience working a range of jobs, including filming live court, reality TV, and promotional content. I have also been the lead coordinator of a university writing lab, an English teacher, op ed columnist, and newspaper editor. I received my MFA from Northern Arizona University in 2016.

• Reporter / Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Landscape Photographer
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Audio Storyteller
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Transcriber
• Sound Mixer
• Grip
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Drone Operator

KPI-driven creative with 14+ years experience in brand management, content creation, and strategic leadership roles, with a strong background developing rich media content experiences to drive web and app customer journeys in the entertainment, financial, and wellness spaces.

• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Copy Editor
• Copywriter
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Podcast Producer
• On-Camera Talent

On-camera host, video producer, DIY, home andlifestyle content creator.

• Executive Producer
• Field Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• On-Camera Talent
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor

• Copywriter
• Copy Editor

Work Experience: - Reported from 10 countries and 15 cities. - Reporter and video editor for The Real News (2010 to 2019). - Visual creative, “The Empire Files” with Abby Martin, I (visualy) created a 30 minutes show a week, including an abundance of graphics in After Effect, Illustrator & Photoshop. (2015-2017) - Visual creative of “Days of Revolt” with Chris Hedges and “The Global African” with Bill Fletcher (2014 to 2015) - US Associated Correspondent for Telesur (continent-wide broadcast) in over 12 US cities, more than 40 newscast reports and 25 full special documentary features on air. (2010 - 2013) - Editor in Chief for “The Positive Side on Life” on Channel 3 in Arizona. (2010) - Video Manager at Illuma Studio in Scottsdale. (2008 -2010) - Local reporter and eventually US Correspondent for La Television – Ecuavisa - Gamavisión, (Sunday 8pm prime time slot). (2005 - 2015). - Director, “Motor X”, Canal Uno, Saturday 7pm slot. (2003-2005) - Creative Editor, Unpixel DV production agency in Quito Ecuador. (2002/2005) - Media Producer for CEIME, (Gender NGO) Quito. Ecuador (1996 - 2002) Notable achievements & Awards: -4 documentary-magazine mini series “Motor X” (I started from scratch) reached continental TV including North and South America via Telesur & El Garaje TV 2006 - 2012. -First Price for: Best Documentary, Best Script and Best Post Production with “Cancer Social” on the “Flora Tristan” Film Festival, Lima, Peru 1996 about Gender Violence. -Finalist “Migrations Film festival” Radio Canada, NY 2010. -Lectures, Zaki Gordon Institute of Film 2005 & 2012, NAU (Flagstaff) 2011, National Bolivar Theater, Caracas -Venezuela & National Bolivar Square, Bogota - Colombia 2012 -Interviewed in international press outlets as RT, Telemundo, Univision, Telesur, Press TV, Radio Canada. Education & Skills: - Bachelor on Arts & Media (San Francisco de Quito University) - Camera, Video & Photography: Light (CEDEP 1990),Camera (CEDEP 1990) USFQ 2003 Education & Skills: - Bachelor of Arts & Media (San Francisco de Quito University) - Camera, Video & Photography: Light (CEDEP 1990),Camera (CEDEP 1990) USFQ 2003 Film Editing studies: Betacam (CEDEP 1990) All Adobe, Digital Avid and Final Cut ( USFQ 2000 ) Adobe (online self education) Digital Art: Quito Institute for the Visual Arts (IAVQ), 4 years on Illustration and Graphic Design. San Francisco de Quito University(USFQ), 2 years of software training. Script: CEDEP 1990, Universidad Católica 1996, and USFQ 2001. Sound: Bachelor in Arts (USFQ), including musical production, recording, mixing, Direct Sound, Electronic Music, Post Production, Sequencing and Sampling (IMC San Francisco de Quito University & CEDEP 1990 - 2000 ) Software skills: Video (Editing and Post): Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Avid, Motion, Boris Red Pro. Graphic Design Software: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe In Design, Corel Painter, Quark X-press. Web: Flash & WordPress Audio Software: Pro Tools, Reason, Digital Performer, Sound Edit, T-Racks, Soundtrack, Logic Pro, Sound Studio, Qubase, Maschine 2 and Adobe Audition. English and Spanish bilingual.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• TV News Producer
• Translator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Sound Designer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Drone Operator
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Sound Mixer
• Field Producer
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor