Davis Pitner
Waipahu,HI
Summary
Hardworking videographer with a proven track record of creating award-winning content for television and digital platforms. Emmy-nominated video editor skilled in producing impactful stories through film and audio. Experienced in creating engaging short and long-form content for web, social media platforms, and podcasts.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Content Producer
Hawaii News Now
01.2018 - Current
- Contributed to growing social media presence: 1.3 million Facebook followers, 500,000 Instagram followers, and 100,000 YouTube subscribers.
- Filmed and edited major documentaries covering real-world events.
- Collaborated with reporters on breaking news stories across Hawaii and multiple states.
- Created short and long-form stories for all social media platforms and produced written content for hawaiinewsnow.com.
- Produced and hosted 6 podcasts, totaling more than 100 episodes.
- Produced compelling audio and video content for digital channels, achieving significant audience engagement.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance digital presence and user experience.
- Utilized Adobe Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop) weekly for content production.
Freelance Video Editor
Oiwi TV
06.2024 - Current
- Edited profile videos focusing on Native Hawaiians in the community.
- Served as a camera operator at Hawaiian events statewide.
Camera Operator
Da Crew
06.2023 - Current
- Operated various cameras for live broadcasts and recorded productions for Spectrum Sports.
- Set up, adjusted, and broke down camera equipment at diverse locations.
- Worked closely with directors to achieve desired visual effects and maintained high standards of shot composition and framing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Linfield University
Mcminnville, OR05.2017
Skills
- Video editing for long and short-form content, including documentaries and social media videos (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok)
- Proficient in Adobe Suite: Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, and Edius
- Skilled producer and host of podcasts
- Experienced camera operator with a creative vision for visual storytelling
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Recognized as a vocal communicator and effective leader in the workplace
Accomplishments
- Emmy Nomination for "The Calling: TMT Stalemate Continues"
- National Edward R. Murrow Award for Hawaii News Now Digital 2021
- 2024 Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Podcast - "The Other Side of Paradise"
- 2024 Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for News Documentary - "Smuggled: Fentanyl in Hawaii"
- 2024 Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Digital
- Multiple awards from the Society of Professional Journalists and Associated Press for outstanding reporting and multimedia presentations.
Timeline
Freelance Video Editor
Oiwi TV
06.2024 - Current
Camera Operator
Da Crew
06.2023 - Current
Digital Content Producer
Hawaii News Now
01.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Linfield University