IDOWU JOHN BABALOLA
3, Kalu Nkata, CBN Junction, Karu Abuja, Nigeria
-,-.-
PROFILE
Creative video editor bringing more than 10 years of comprehensive experience,
editing film and video pieces to better suite audience. Communicative and
systematic professional certified in media paired with strong portfolio and strong
knowledge of editing applications. Experienced in transcoding videos and digitizing
raw footages.
PERSONAL
INFORMATION
Date of birth:
Place of birth:
Sex:
Marital status:
Nationality:
Language:
11th March
Lagos
Male
Married
Nigerian
English and Yoruba
EDUCATION
INFORMATION
LLB Law
National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
2014 – 2020
Bachelor of Arts: English
University Of Ibadan, Ibadan
2014 – 2018
National Diploma: Mass Communication 2010 – 2012
The Polytechnic Ibadan, Ibadan
Diploma: Computer Engineering
Edutainment Computer School, Lagos
2009 – 2010
Diploma: Theology
2007 – 2009
West Nigeria Christian College (WNCC), Ogun State
West Africa Secondary School Certificate (WASSC) 2004 – 2007
Ajayi Crowther Memorial Senior School, Lagos
Junior Secondary School Certificate (JSSC)
St. Lukes Junior Grammar School, Lagos
2001 – 2004
PROFESSIONAL SKILL
Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR)
Certified
2014 - 2015
Lagos State Fire State
Certified
2015
NEW HORIZONS
Advance Diploma in Multi-media
2014 - 2015
Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR)
Certificate
2013 - 2014
Customer Service Training
Certificate
2013
WORK
EXPERIENCE
Senior Video Editor
2017 - Till date
Arise News
Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles,
graphics, audio and special effect
Organized assets by collecting data from camera media,
transcoding video and audio files and managing file backup to
digital asset management system
Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value and
continuity, trim shots and edit content.
Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made
quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
Edited together video, audio still imagery and motion graphics for
creative and informational multimedia projects.
Created short-form videos, animated gifs and motion graphics for
social media posts.
Video Editor
2014 - 2017
Continental Broadcasting Service CBS, Lagos
Capturing various images tape-recorded by the directors and
combining them into a resultant feature film or video for the
spectators in general.
Catching videos taped from various camera angles and cameras
for the usage of superior quality images.
Reviewing and editing video images taken by cameramen and
using backdrop sounds and songs from the film or voice-over
audio recordings.
Making last minute changes in the news at the approval of the
directors and deciding the background and target audience of such
news
Video Editor/Production Assistant
2013 - 2014
Continental Broadcasting Service CBS, Lagos
Production of programme researches and Writing of news Scripts
News formation and proper cueing up of tapes.
Writing, editing, organizing scripts, running teleprompter.
Assembling recorded raw material into a finished product suitable
for broadcasting. Liaising with Clients.
Receiving brief, and maybe an outline of footage and/or a shot
list, script, or screenplay
Video Editor/Production Assistant
2013 - 2014
Solomon Consult Productions, Lagos
Receiving brief, and maybe an outline of footage and/or a shot
list, script, or screenplay;
Assembling all raw footage, with camera shots either recorded or
transferred onto video tape in preparation for inputting into the
computer;
Writing, editing, organizing scripts, running teleprompter.
Associate Research and Editorial Member
2011 - 2013
Diamond Publications Limited, Lagos
Learned News skills and applied to daily tasks to improve
efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-to-day news worthy stories reportorial role
accurately.
Collaboration with team members to achieve target results.
Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent
service.
Content Personnel/ Office Assistant (Internship) 2013 - 2014
Continental Broadcasting Service CBS, Lagos
Execution of various administrative functions such as compilation
and arrangement of office documents, Microsoft Office packages
(Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel)., CorelDraw, Photoshop, etc
I interact with the company’s customers to provide them with
information to address inquiries regarding products and services.
I deal with and help resolve any customer complaints as well as
providing quality customer service on every call.
I Communicate clearly and effectively with participants and
promote good listening skills.
Documentation of information on system for reference purpose
Setting of priorities and establishing goals and objectives to
ensure all works are completed accurately within a reasonable
time.
Managing and conducting workflow of the office, assisting in
maintaining a safe, neat, and well organized work area.
Preparation and proofreading of document such as letters, forms,
invoices, and reports using Word and Excel.
Education Editor
2011 - 2012
Polyrays Magazine, The Polytechnic Ibadan
Editing of gathered news stories that concerns academics for
audience consumption.
Making sure that errors are corrected to its lowest level.
Ensure educational news worthy stories alone is published for
integrity of journalism to be guarded.
EXTRA
CURRICULUM
ACTIVITIES
Editor-In-Chief
2011 - 2012
Voice of Ascom (VOA), The Polytechnic Ibadan
Editing of gathered news stories for audience consumption.
Ensure errors are corrected to its lowest level.
Ensure news worthy stories alone is published for integrity of
journalism to be guarded.
President
2011 - 2012
Public Relations Students’ Association (PRSA),
The Polytechnic Ibadan
Provide professional structure for Student to effective practice of
Public Relations.
Enhance students’ ability as professional practitioners in the field
of Public Relations.
Represent and service for the professional interests of the
Association members.
Foster goodwill messages and good image within and outside the
institution.
Unveiling Public Relations as a vital tool of improving image of
institutions, Organization, Personalities, etc
SKILL AND
STRENGTH
Maintain mutual relationship between Students, the Institution
and the Community where the institution is situated.
Microsoft word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Premier Pro CS6,
Cinema4D, Adobe Aftereffect CS6, Photoshop CS6, Adobe
Media Encoder CS6, Adobe Audition CS6.
HOBBIES
Reading Inspirational and educative books
Singing
Football
Attending seminars, Lectureships, Workshops, etc.
REFEREES
Mr. Adeyemi Babalola
Media Practitioner,
Sport Vision,
Anthony, Off Ikorodu road, Lagos-.
Mr. Michael Akerele
Mechanical Engineer,
FAAN Airport, Ikeja Lagos-
