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Jakir Hossain

The Bronx,NY

Summary

Social media and content strategist with 9+ years of experience building digital audiences, developing platform-native content strategies, and leading social-first video production across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIn. Built and scaled multi-million-member organic audiences through data-informed storytelling, creative experimentation and performance optimization. Experienced in editorial planning, campaign development, video production, community engagement and cross-functional creative leadership, with a strong visual and brand-focused approach to digital storytelling.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & Creative Director

Durbeen
01.2017 - 01.2025

Built and scaled a multi-million-member organic digital audience through platform-native content, creative experimentation and audience analytics.

  • Led multi-platform social media strategy and digital storytelling across YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and emerging social platforms.
  • Developed editorial calendars and content strategies spanning short-form and long-form video, aligning storytelling with audience interests and broader brand objectives.
  • Directed end-to-end video production from concept development and scripting through filming, editing, publishing and performance analysis.
  • Led a creative team of 10–12 members, overseeing production schedules, creative quality and timely delivery.
  • Used audience insights and KPI reporting to continuously optimize content for engagement, retention and organic reach.
  • Identified real-time cultural and audience trends and translated them into timely social content opportunities.
  • Implemented AI-assisted creative and production workflows to improve efficiency and scale content output.
  • Built one of Bangladesh's largest online communities and earned Gold and multiple Silver YouTube Creator Awards.

Creative Director

Dhaka Tune
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Directed social-first video campaigns designed to strengthen brand engagement and organic audience growth.
  • Collaborated with internal teams and clients to develop creative campaigns and digital storytelling concepts that enhanced brand narrative.
  • Mentored editors, ensuring adherence to creative quality standards in fast-paced production cycles.
  • Analyzed campaign performance and audience behavior, identifying actionable opportunities for optimization.

Content Development Manager

HelloEventz
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Led content-development initiatives and coordinated multimedia production across teams to enhance audience engagement.
  • Coordinated multimedia production and event-marketing activities, streamlining project flow and ensuring timely delivery.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to align creative execution with project goals and timelines.
  • Managed project resources, schedules and budgets to support efficient execution.
  • Managed social media calendars and campaign communications to align messaging with project objectives.

Education

MBA - Marketing Management

Independent University of Bangladesh
12-2020

BBA - Accounting & Finance

American International University of Bangladesh
Bangladesh
12-2017

Skills

  • Social Media Strategy
  • Multi-Platform Content Strategy
  • Audience Growth
  • Organic Reach
  • Campaign Strategy
  • Brand Storytelling
  • Social Analytics & KPI Reporting
  • Digital Storytelling
  • Video Production
  • Creative Direction
  • Copywriting
  • Team Leadership

Accomplishments

  • Gold YouTube Creator Award
  • Multiple Silver YouTube Creator Awards
  • Multi-million organic audience growth

Additional Information

U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder), authorized to work in the United States, English, Professional, Bengali, Native/Bilingual

Timeline

Creative Director

Dhaka Tune
01.2018 - 01.2021

Founder & Creative Director

Durbeen
01.2017 - 01.2025

Content Development Manager

HelloEventz
01.2016 - 01.2017

MBA - Marketing Management

Independent University of Bangladesh

BBA - Accounting & Finance

American International University of Bangladesh
Jakir Hossain