Ashton Culp
Paducah,KY
Summary
Editor offering 4 years of experience with Adobe editing software, with almost a year of experience of professional work in the industry editing with Edius. Also offers 4 years of experience in producing and editing shows in television station environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Producer
Paxton Media
Paducah, KY
10.2023 - Current
- Edited and enhanced video content from various sources such as local reporters, CNN, and NBC
- Operated prompter for early morning news shows at varying times depending on the day
- Helped write and produce local news cut-ins in between the Today Show segments
- Reviewed local news tips to give suggestions for story ideas
Cashier
Goodwill
Paducah, KY
05.2022 - Current
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
Writer and Reporter
MSU Trailblazer
Morehead, KY
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Applied strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities to each assignment to produce best possible content.
- Attended team meetings to discuss projects, brainstorm ideas and put forward solutions to issues.
- Prepared news stories based on information provided by assignment desk and press releases.
- All articles I have written with their accompanying videos are viewable at the Trailblazer website http://www.thetrailblazeronline.net/
Producer, Director and Editor
John Flavell of the Trailblazer
Morehead, KY
01.2023 - 05.2023
- I produced and edited a documentary project on the band Harley Poe from the perspective of the lead singer, Joe Whiteford.
- I partnered with creative team to execute creative vision within schedule requirements.
- We traveled to his home in Indiana and shot the footage within a day, giving me the rest of the semester to edit it.
- The short version of the project is available on my YouTube channel linked in the portfolio section of my website, the longer version is still a work in progress.
Education
Convergent Media Major
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY05.2023
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Crew Work Coordination and experience with Directing, Editing, and Producing
- A vision for documentary filmmaking and creative screenplay writing
- A quality understanding of Adobe Premiere Pro editing software and Edius editing software, not yet certified
- Experience working in an industry level news station environment
References
- Kenna Elkins - (270) 703-7414
- John Flavell - (606) 356-7450
- Jillianne Moncrief - (713) 618-7081 (They respond faster to email jmoncrief@wpsdlocal6.com or to texts.)
Timeline
Associate Producer
Paxton Media
10.2023 - Current
Writer and Reporter
MSU Trailblazer
01.2023 - 05.2023
Producer, Director and Editor
John Flavell of the Trailblazer
01.2023 - 05.2023
Cashier
Goodwill
05.2022 - Current
Convergent Media Major
Morehead State University
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