Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Project Highlights
Personal Highlights
Additional Information
Completed Coursework
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DAMIEN PARSEGHIAN

DAMIEN PARSEGHIAN

FRAMINGHAM,MA

Summary

Current a Communication major, looking to further pursue a career in Sports Media. I have a lot of film and media background knowledge after previously studying film and media at Emerson College. Looking for any sports media experience to broaden my education and experience in the field. Fast learner and hard worker with a keen eye for detail and a strong command of camera and editing techniques. Passion for researching innovative content/artwork/visual campaigns as well as music videos and sports coverage.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Video Intern

New England Football Journal
, MA
04.2023 - Current
  • Produce and edit sports-related video content for social media platforms, including game highlights, player/coaches interviews, and analysis segments
  • Collaborate with the social media team to develop engaging content strategies and increase audience engagement
  • Write compelling scripts and narratives for sports videos, ensuring accuracy and relevance

Sports News Intern

WHDH Channel 7 News
Boston, MA
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted with video production tasks such as camera operation, lighting setup, and audio recording
  • Edited and polished raw footage to produce high-quality videos for internal and external distribution
  • Managed equipment inventory and ensured proper maintenance and organization of production facilities
  • Provided support during live broadcasts and events, including setting up equipment and troubleshooting technical issues
  • Helped with media set up for New England Patriots preseason practices and Boston Red Sox games

Assistant Producer and Star Actor

Sophomore Year Program
  • Dress for Distress, How to Prepare for an Interview, The Sinus

Lead Camera Operator

Wayland High School
Wayland, MA
  • Filmed dozens of football games and school sports teams videos used for student's college admissions, sports banquets, as well as fundraising efforts
  • Created Wayland High School's new "Sports Update" show on WayCAM N (posted on YouTube also Aired Live) as Producer/Editor/Anchor, and wrote the scripts.

Education

Communications & Film Major

UMass Amherst
04.2024

MFA in Film and Visual Media Arts

Emerson College

WAYLAND HIGH SCHOOL -

Skills

  • Proficient in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro
  • Strong writing skills with experience in creating engaging sports content
  • Knowledgeable about social media platforms and their role in sports media
  • Familiarity with sports analytics and statistical analysis tools
  • Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
  • An expanded knowledge of sports and specifically Football, Basketball, Wrestling, Lacrosse and Baseball

Project Highlights

  • Assistant Producer and Star Actor in several short films, including: Dress for Distress, How to Prepare for an Interview, The Sinus
  • Photographer for a Photo Series Project
  • Freshman Year Photo Series

Personal Highlights

Looking forward to meeting new people, Acting, working on short film projects, Avid film watcher, Boston sports fan, comic book fan, love filming sports, ski, water sports, football, wrestling, ultimate frisbee, rock music, loves food, fascination with food trucks

Additional Information

GPA: 3.43

Completed Coursework

  • Foundations in Visual and Media Arts Production/Production Design/Cinematography I
  • History of Media Arts I & II
  • Production Safety Workshop
  • Research Writing/Editing I
  • Fundamentals of Speech Communication

Equipment Tools

Canon EOS C5100 4K, Canon EOS 80D, Canon Xfl00, Blackmagic Production Camera 4K, Fujifilm X-T3, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, After Effects CC, Adobe Photoshop, ProTools, final Cut Pro X, AVID, Movie Magic, iMovie, MS Office, Da Vinci Resolve, Blender 3D, Sony PCM-DIO Recorder

Timeline

Sports News Intern

WHDH Channel 7 News
06.2023 - 08.2023

Video Intern

New England Football Journal
04.2023 - Current

Assistant Producer and Star Actor

Sophomore Year Program

Lead Camera Operator

Wayland High School

Communications & Film Major

UMass Amherst

MFA in Film and Visual Media Arts

Emerson College

WAYLAND HIGH SCHOOL -

DAMIEN PARSEGHIAN