Awa Osu
London,British Forces
Summary
Adept at transforming concepts into engaging content, I leveraged video editing and project management skills at BBC Africa to enhance digital storytelling. My content strategy not only increased viewer engagement but also streamlined content management processes, showcasing a blend of creativity and efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
Volunteer Videographer, Vision Mixer
Life church Bradford
Bradford, Bradford
02.2023 - 12.2025
- Directed video participants to capture specific activities and events.
- Transport video recording equipment safely from one location to another when necessary.
- Implemented creative lighting setups to enhance visual appeal and narrative impact of video content.
- Troubleshoot any issues that arise during post-production process such as audio syncing errors or color correction problems.
- Capture live events such as concerts or sports competitions for broadcast purposes.
- Composed and framed shots using camera settings and other technical aspects to achieve director requested results.
- Read charts and computed ratios to determine shutter angles, filter factors and camera distances.
- Operated cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts, advertising or motion pictures.
Content Creator
PERSONAL PROJECT
Bradford, Bradford United Kingdom
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Researched topics related to the brand's industry to develop original content ideas.
- Developed and maintained a content calendar that ensured timely publication across multiple platforms.
- Proposed creative ideas to engage followers with different content types and formats.
- Edited videos using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects software.
Ingestion and Digitising Officer
Trophy Extra Special Band Season 3
Ikeja Lagos, Nigeria , Western Nigeria
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Uploads digital files of video, audio, images, into Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems, archives.
- Checks file formats, codecs, resolution, and technical specifications and label accordingly
- Tracks content through workflows and ingestion logs
- Operates scanning, digitisation, or media transfer equipment
- Performs quality control on digitised files of audio/video materials
- Labels and organises files using standard naming conventions by each event time date and month
Video Journalist Freelance
BBC AFRICA
Lagos , Lagos
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Reported news stories for publication or broadcast, thoroughly describing background and details of events.
- Organized video shoots by preparing shot lists, booking talent, securing permits and coordinating logistics.
- Worked closely with the production team to ensure accuracy of all facts presented in videos.
- Handled video editing tasks and chose shots to match news stories.
- Recorded video clips, organized raw media, edited footage, added music and voice-overs and performed media management.
- Assigned stories to reporters and journalists.
- Researched story background information to provide complete and accurate information.
- Created dynamic content for publication.
Videographer
Daystar Christian centre
Lagos , Lagos
01.2014 - 11.2022
- Tested, maintained and repaired equipment, keeping in excellent working condition.
- Operated a variety of cameras and equipment for on-location and studio shoots, ensuring optimal capture of footage.
- Leveraged digital visual effects, motion graphics and compositing applications to create video content.
- Work with producers, directors and other staff members to discuss project goals before beginning filming process.
- Helped prepare sets and set up equipment for in-studio filming.
- Organize and manage multiple camera angles during shoots.
- Reviewed work orders and specifications to plan procedures, sequences of operations and equipment setup.
- Viewed sets and locations to determine filming and lighting needs.
Studio Camera Operator
TVC NEWS AFRICA
Lagos , Lagos Nigeria
06.2013 - 07.2015
- Managed camera setups, including lens selection and positioning, to capture high-quality images.
- Followed scripts and directors' cues to execute precise camera movements during filming.
- Ensured that all cameras were properly connected to broadcasting systems and monitored quality of video feeds throughout recordings.
- Adjusted positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure and lighting.
- Worked with director, producers and technical crew to ensure quality of production.
- Helped prepare sets and set up equipment for in-studio filming.
- Viewed sets and locations to determine filming and lighting needs.
- Adjusted camera settings such as focus, exposure, and white balance to adapt to changing light conditions.
Education
GCE -
WAPI
Nigeria CalabarSkills
- Content strategy
- Video editing
- Content management
- Digital marketing
- Visual storytelling
- Project management
Education and Training
other
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Content Creator
PERSONAL PROJECT
01.2024 - 12.2025
Volunteer Videographer, Vision Mixer
Life church Bradford
02.2023 - 12.2025
Ingestion and Digitising Officer
Trophy Extra Special Band Season 3
04.2021 - 05.2021
Video Journalist Freelance
BBC AFRICA
01.2020 - 11.2022
Videographer
Daystar Christian centre
01.2014 - 11.2022
Studio Camera Operator
TVC NEWS AFRICA
06.2013 - 07.2015
GCE -
WAPI