Aaaqil Medalla

Video Editor with experience producing high-impact social media content, achieving a 1,240% increase in viewership for short-form video projects. Skilled in podcast editing and long-form content transformation, including the creation of engaging teaser reels and promotional clips. Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro for unscripted, conversational video production, focusing on natural pacing and clear messaging.

Detail-oriented professional experienced in enhancing audio quality and applying accurate captions and subtitles for diverse digital platforms.

Media Consultant (Internship) - Office Of Alumni Relations - Los Baños, Laguna

(2025-01)

• Boosted average short-form video viewership by 400% within one month, with top-performing content achieving over 13,400 views.
• Standardized branding kits to ensure visual consistency across all social media design and video assets.
• Managed the production of recurring short-form reels to maintain a consistent posting schedule and drive audience engagement.

Video Editor, Cinematographer & Visuals & Layout Member - Radyo DZLB - Los Baños, Laguna

(2025-01)

• Edited podcast teaser reels using Adobe Premiere Pro to promote long-form conversational content.
• Animated podcast visuals using Canva, contributing to a ~20% increase in social media engagement through dynamic graphic elements.
• Synchronized audio tracks and applied sound enhancements to ensure high-quality output for unscripted podcast recordings.

Article Writer - LB Times - Los Baños, Laguna

(2025-01)

• Developed complex data visualizations for multiple publications, improving reader comprehension and engagement metrics by approximately 15%.
• Collaborated with editorial teams to translate written data into visual storytelling formats suitable for digital platforms.

Educational Comic Writer - Media Based Learning Systems - Los Baños, Laguna

(2024-01)

• Authored an educational comic that improved literacy scores for Grade 5 pupils by approximately 10% at BNCES.

Video Editor & Videographer - Communicating Science for Development - Los Baños, Laguna

(2024-01)

• Produced a science communication short film, managing all aspects of editing and pacing for educational training purposes.

Videographer for informal settlers who communicated their story in a 5 month community project. - Participatory Development Journalism - Los Baños, Laguna

(2024-01)

Event Host & Public Speaker Panelist - National Church Planting Movement (NCPM) - Calauan, Laguna

(2025-01)

Cadet 2nd Lieutenant & Bravo 1st Platoon Leader - Reserve Officer's Training Corps (ROTC) - Los Baños, Laguna

(2023-01)

Head of Hospitality and Security - Students Of Destiny (SOD) Organization - Los Baños, Laguna

(2022-01)

Instructor - Teaching Service in Thailand - Chiang Mai, Thailand

(2019-01)

BS - Development Communications - University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)

International Baccalaureate (IB) Graduate - Higher Level English Major - Khartoum International Community School (KICS)

International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) - International School Dhaka (ISD)

International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) - Cebu International School (CIS)