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Zakari U.

Zakari U.

Professional Video Editor

"Zakari is absolutely great to work with. He responds promptly and communicates well." Most video editors know how to cut clips. I know how to tell stories that keep people watching. Before transitioning into professional video editing, I spent the last 6 years working as a scriptwriter, helping create engaging content built around audience retention, pacing, and storytelling. That experience now gives me a major advantage as an editor because I understand not just how videos should look — but how they should feel. I specialize in creating clean, engaging, professional edits using: • Motion graphics • Animated subtitles/captions • Retention-focused pacing • Smooth transitions • Visual storytelling • AI voiceover synchronization • Short-form and YouTube content editing My editing style is modern, polished, and designed to hold attention without relying on excessive flashy effects or meme-heavy editing. I can help with: • YouTube Shorts • TikTok/Reels • Educational videos • Informational content • Faceless YouTube videos • Promo videos • Social media ads • Documentary-style storytelling Software I Use: • CapCut Pro • DaVinci Resolve Why clients work with me: • Strong storytelling background • Understanding of audience psychology • Fast learner and adaptable • Professional communication • Commercial-use-safe assets only • Focused on delivering videos that perform, not just look good If you're looking for an editor who understands both storytelling and editing dynamics, I’d love to work with you.

🇺🇸San Jose, United States$10/hr100% JSS4.71 (47)Since Dec 2020
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Earnings and projects

MRR (estimate)as of Oct 5
≈$31

An estimate from an earlier read

World#159,107 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#21,148 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
—

Last 6 months: $189

Total earnings
$6.7k

Billed in all: $6.8k

World#229,627 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#36,358 / 62.1k
Per project
$73

$31 in the last 6 months

World#310,927 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#46,121 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
6

Across 7 contracts

100% fixed0% hourly
World#34,407 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#4,906 / 62.1k
Projects in all
92

Across 103 contracts

87% fixed13% hourly
World#30,943 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#4,899 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$6.8kNo reading in this rangeBilled in all by Sep 19, 2026, the last reading before this range
$6.7k$6.8k$6.9k$7.0kNo dataOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

No reading in this range. Dotted: longer than usual between two readings. Hatched: over two weeks without one.

Skill rankings: Top 39% in Facebook

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #532Video Editing Software961 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #48Top 55%
  2. #818YouTube Automation1,359 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #12Top 60%
  3. #1,440DaVinci Resolve2,938 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #176Top 49%
  4. #1,922TikTok4,101 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #226Top 47%
  5. #1,975YouTube Shorts3,159 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #78Top 63%
  6. #2,192Facebook5,550 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #231Top 39%
  7. #2,321CapCut3,760 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #111Top 62%
  8. #3,041Instagram7,103 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #328Top 43%