Emily Maxwell

• Freelance photography and video for lifestyle shoots, events, music festivals, photojournalism assignments, travel and more over the years.
• Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
• Provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire process from initial consultation to delivery of final products.

• Produced compelling multimedia content highlighting human rights issues and community partnerships.
• Developed strong professional relationships with sources, fostering trust and credibility within the community.
• Increased social media reach by consistently sharing multimedia stories across various platforms.
• Helped lead team-building activities and recognition programs.

• Directed and produced several award-winning short and feature-length films focused on the histories of underrepresented communities in the West, working both solo and with a team.
• Managed visuals, research, storyline creation, editing and caption writing.
• Created films that were used as educational resources in community.
• Developed compelling narratives through research and interviews with diverse subjects.
• Executed project management processes, ensuring timely completion of documentary films.

• Led award-winning projects with a focus on poverty, wildlife conservation and environmental issues.
• Elevated visual content for digital and OTT platforms which increased social engagement and viewership.
• Traveled nationally and internationally for investigations and rare storytelling opportunities.
• Investigated and reported on local news stories, ensuring accuracy and relevance for diverse audiences.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop engaging content.

• Edited and optimized web content for engagement and SEO performance.
• Coordinated cross-departmental projects to align digital content with overarching broadcast strategies.
• Edited and proofread web copy, ensuring consistent tone and voice across all digital channels.
• Implemented multimedia elements into web content to increase engagement levels among site visitors.
• Managed social media posts and schedules.

First student to graduate with a photojournalism concentration. Worked full-time in retail management while attending school.