CURRENT EXPERIENCE
Multimedia Producer, Contra Costa Times
- July 2005-Present
- Shoot and edit video
- Create multimedia/interactive packages with Adobe Flash or Sprout
- Oversee final edits of reporters’ video pieces
- Coordinate with newspaper staff to identify multimedia opportunities
- Track and analyze metrics on all multimedia
- Foster communication with youth audience through social networking
- Oversee implementation of social networking protocols in the newsroom
- Program the website with fresh content
- Maintain and update multimedia pages
SKILLS
- Final Cut Studio
- Photoshop CS2
- Adobe Flash
- Adobe Premiere
- Pro Tools Peak DV
- Adobe Dreamweaver
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Multimedia Editor, Center for the Integration and Improvement of Journalism
- July 2004-July 2005
- Brainstormed and produced multimedia
- Built templates for multimedia
- Conducted technical assessments for software and hardware upgrades
Executive Online Producer, Golden Gate [X]press
- August 2003-May 2005
- Created multimedia templates
- Produced multimedia for reporters with limited technology skills
- Taught multimedia storytelling to staff
- Managed senior producers
EDUCATION
- San Francisco State University
- Bachelor of Journalism, Magazine concentration
- Graduated May 2005 with 3.31
AWARDS
California College Media Association 2005
- 1st Place, Best Non-Daily Newspaper Website, Golden Gate [X]press Online
California College Media Association 2004
- 1st Place, Best Use of Multimedia, Golden Gate [X]press Online
- 1st Place, Best Online Special Section, Golden Gate [X]press Online
- 3rd Place, General Website Excellence, Golden Gate [X]press Online
SPJ Mark of Excellence Regional Award Winner 2003
- 1st Place, Online General News Reporting, “San Francisco Mayoral Race,” Golden Gate [X]press Online