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Dan Nichols

Grand Rapids

Summary

Graduate of Western Michigan University, currently working as a photojournalist at WOOD TV 8 in Grand Rapids. Extremely passionate about helping those in my community & making a difference where it matters the most. Motivated to learn as much as I can, about as many things as I can. My goal is to make a positive impact every day, by influencing the people and environment around me.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Photojournalist

WOOD TV
11.2022 - Current
  • Worked by myself and with reporters capturing and producing stories across West Michigan that would appear on WOOD TV and across social media. The video and audio used in these stories played a key role in the content we produced.
  • Conducted interviews, pursued stories and wrote stories that were used in newscasts and social media.
  • Used Adobe editing software to produce content
  • Worked in a team environment to pitch stories and develop content for daily newscasts

Photojournalist/Editor/Floor Director

WWMT
08.2019 - 11.2022
  • Used Avid editing systems to edit the nightly newscasts.
  • Captured stories and recorded interviews that appeared on the nightly newscasts and across all platforms.
  • Wrote web stories that appeared on WWMT’s website.
  • Worked as a floor director to help assist directors and producers by communicating with talent.

Reporter/Intern

WMUK
05.2021 - 09.2022
  • Wrote scripts and web stories that appeared on WMUK’s radio station and website
  • Interviewed subjects that were recorded and edited using Adobe Audition.
  • Worked with a team to pitch stories that could be used in future newscasts.

Camera Operator/ Director/ Team Member

Broncos Productions
01.2018 - 11.2021
  • Operated cameras, ran instant replays, technical directed and created graphics for ESPN3, ESPN+, HCCTV and CBS SPORTS
  • Directed in-house live sporting events.
  • Filmed content for live sports productions as well as game highlights.
  • Edited media that appeared on Western Michigan’s social media and website

Education

Bachelors of Communications - Film And Media, Journalism

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
03.2020

Skills

    Experience with:

  • Majority of Camera and Audio equipment
  • Lighting Techniques
  • Proficient in shooting, editing, and writing for TV and web
  • Familiar with posting and updating social media

    Software experience with:

  • Highly skilled with Adobe products, Avid and Final Cut
  • Windows
  • Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and Powerpoint

Career Profile

  • Detail-oriented, efficient and organized professional with in-depth knowledge of cameras, audio equipment, editing software and other digital media.
  • Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to make well thought out decisions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Highly trustworthy, discreet and ethical.
  • Resourceful in the completion of projects, effective at multitasking.

Awards

Awards

- 2023 MAB Photographer of the Year

- 2024 Merit Photographer of the Year

- 2024 Emmy Nomination for: “Weather in West Michigan: The Storms that Shaped Us”

Timeline

Photojournalist

WOOD TV
11.2022 - Current

Reporter/Intern

WMUK
05.2021 - 09.2022

Photojournalist/Editor/Floor Director

WWMT
08.2019 - 11.2022

Camera Operator/ Director/ Team Member

Broncos Productions
01.2018 - 11.2021

Bachelors of Communications - Film And Media, Journalism

Western Michigan University

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