Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Accomplishments
Websites
Certification
References
Timeline
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Chiahao Chou

New York,NY

Summary

Dynamic video editor and content creator skilled in visual storytelling and audience engagement. Proven ability to optimize content across platforms, utilizing analytics to drive performance.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelance Video Editor & Content Creator

Self-Employed
New York, New York
03.2024 - Current
  • Launched and manage CHIAHAO, a YouTube channel focused on business and entrepreneurship, producing original short- and long-form content.
  • Produced and edited social-first video content for YouTube and TikTok, optimizing for platform-specific formats and audience engagement.
  • Designed thumbnails and crafted titles/descriptions using SEO and engagement best practices to increase click-through rates
  • Analyzed content performance with YouTube Studio and TikTok analytics, adjusting strategy to maximize reach and retention.

Writer/Director/Editor

Self
New York, NY
01.2013 - Current
  • I wrote, directed, and edited multiple short films that were accepted into film festivals, showcasing strong storytelling and visual production skills.
  • Managed all aspects of production, including script development, casting, editing, and post-production.
  • Created compelling promotional clips and trailers for festival submissions and social media promotion.
  • Maintained organized archives of footage, scripts, and production materials for ongoing creative use.

Video Editor

RISE Reporting - Independent News Platform
Chino Hills, California
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Edited 5 one-hour YouTube videos in collaboration with the founder, delivering revisions promptly and ensuring final cuts met creative direction.
  • Supported live-stream productions by handling technical setup and troubleshooting during recording sessions.
  • Maintained brand consistency while optimizing long-form video content for audience engagement on YouTube.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Fordham University
The Bronx, NY
06-2005

Skills

  • Video editing and design: Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva (thumbnails, graphics)
  • Content creation: social-first video production, visual storytelling, and copywriting for titles and descriptions that drive engagement (YouTube, TikTok, Reddit)
  • Creative writing: screenwriting, narrative storytelling, branded content writing
  • Analytics and optimization: YouTube Studio, TikTok analytics, content performance tracking

Affiliations

  • Photography
  • Car Enthusiast
  • Screenwriting

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

  • 2025 Atlanta Film Festival Screenwriting Competition (Quarterfinals)
  • 2021 CineAsian Film Festival (Official Selection)
  • 2019 New York Shorts Int'l Film Festival (Official Selection)

Websites

Certification

  • CS50: Introduction to Computer Science – Harvard University (edX), 2024
  • freeCodeCamp: Legacy Javascript Algorithms & Data Structures, 2022

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Freelance Video Editor & Content Creator

Self-Employed
03.2024 - Current

Video Editor

RISE Reporting - Independent News Platform
03.2024 - 05.2024

Writer/Director/Editor

Self
01.2013 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Fordham University

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