EDGAR HERNANDEZ
TX
Summary
Multimedia Journalist proficient in producing high-quality visual content and enhancing community engagement through strategic storytelling. Experience in directing marketing videos, conducting interviews, and collaborating with teams to develop outreach strategies. Bilingual and adept at leveraging social media for impactful audience connection and engagement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Portfolio
This is My Why PSJA–A Place Where The Arts Matter
PSJA Family Rising Together After the Storm
New Location! PSJA Building Blocks Academies!
We Are PSJA
Education That Builds Value, Community, and Opportunity
Work History
Multimedia Journalist
PSJA ISD
San Juan
09.2025 - Current
- Produce and direct engaging marketing videos to help promote the district.
- Conducted interviews with students, staff, and community members for feature stories.
- Constructed storyboards outlining the narrative arc of a project to ensure high-quality visual storytelling.
- Developed story ideas and wrote scripts for videos that help grow social media presence and community engagement.
- Collaborated with the communications team to develop effective outreach strategies.
- Used professional camera equipment, drones, and softwares to ensure high-quality videos.
Videographer/Editor
PSJA ISD
San Juan
11.2022 - 09.2025
- Captured video content for district events and edited footage to create engaging and informative visual materials.
- Operated cameras and audio equipment during live events and recordings.
- Coordinated with staff to schedule filming sessions around school activities.
- Directed video participants to capture specific activities and events.
- Set up and operate video cameras, audio recorders, lighting equipment, props, and other related production equipment.
- Capture live events such as graduations or sports competitions for broadcast purposes.
- Troubleshoot any issues that arise during post-production process such as audio syncing errors or color correction problems.
Photographer
Self Employed
03.2024 - Current
- Portrait photographer for special occasions such as graduations, engagement shoots, and professional headshots.
- Event photography for high school theatre productions and The RGV Palm Awards with fast turnaround times.
- Promoted services through social media channels to attract new clients.
- Set up professional lightings, backdrops, and props for shoots and events.
- Developed creative concepts for photo shoots based on client needs.
RGV Vipers Camera Operator
Freelance Operator
Edinburg
11.2021 - 04.2026
- NBA G League Affiliate Camera Operator.
- Run wide shot and tight shot cameras for ESPN Broadcasts, Prime Video, Space City Home Network, NBA G League App, and Tubi.
- Adjusted camera settings for optimal lighting and focus and assisted in setting up and breaking down equipment before and after shoots.
UTRGV Football Roving Camera Operator
Freelance Operator
Edinburg
08.2025 - 11.2025
- NCAA Football Roving Camera Operator.
- Run mobile camera during collegiate football games.
- Assisted with building specialized broadcast cameras with large box lenses used during live broadcast productions.
- Mentored University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley students at the football games on different aspects of the job such as framing shots for live productions, lighting, and optimal camera settings.
RGV FC Toros Operator
Freelance Camera Operator
Edinburg
03.2022 - 10.2023
- USL Championship League Camera Operator.
- Run wide shot and field cameras for live broadcasts.
- Adjusted camera settings for optimal lighting and focus and assisted in setting up and breaking down equipment before and after shoots.
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Meccanotecnica USA
Pharr
07.2020 - 11.2022
- Managed loading and unloading material from the carriers.
- Work with import/export regarding the movement of material between San Fernando, Mexico, and Texas.
- Forklift operator and keep a clean and safe warehouse.
- Legal document preparation and management. File and maintain all documents related to the shipping and receiving function for reference and review.
Merchandise Associate
Sam's Club
McAllen
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Stock merchandise throughout the shift.
- Resolve member complaints and maintain clean and safe area.
- Assist members with locating and choosing merchandise in any club department and focused on addressing member needs and resolving concerns.
Education
Bachelor's - Mass Communication: Broadcast, Business: Marketing
The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, Tx12-2022
High School Diploma -
PSJA Early College High School
San Juan, Tx05-2019
Skills
- Adobe Creative Cloud Softwares
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Bilingual in English/Spanish
- Event Organization
- Storytelling
- Critical thinking
- Scriptwriting
- Multimedia production
- Social media marketing
- Content creation
- Interviewing techniques
- Live event broadcasting
- Podcast production
- Digital photography
- Photo editing
Timeline
Multimedia Journalist
PSJA ISD
09.2025 - Current
UTRGV Football Roving Camera Operator
Freelance Operator
08.2025 - 11.2025
Photographer
Self Employed
03.2024 - Current
Videographer/Editor
PSJA ISD
11.2022 - 09.2025
RGV FC Toros Operator
Freelance Camera Operator
03.2022 - 10.2023
RGV Vipers Camera Operator
Freelance Operator
11.2021 - 04.2026
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Meccanotecnica USA
07.2020 - 11.2022
Merchandise Associate
Sam's Club
08.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor's - Mass Communication: Broadcast, Business: Marketing
The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley
High School Diploma -
PSJA Early College High School