Hanon Kobayashi
Austin,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable with robust experience in storytelling, video production, and
digital content creation. Known for strong collaboration skills, adaptability, and
delivering impactful results. Proficient with industry-standard software, adept at
multimedia editing, and skilled in engaging diverse audiences. Reliable team
player with a strategic mindset focused on achieving high standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Feature Editor
The DrumBeat Student Media
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Coordinated research efforts to gather relevant information for in-depth feature articles.
- Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to enrich feature content with diverse perspectives.
- Successfully met tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards in feature editing tasks.
- Edited articles for clarity, accuracy, style consistency, grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors, ensuring error-free copy before publication.
Multimedia Journalist
The DrumBeat Student Media
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Conducted in-depth interviews with various sources to gather diverse perspectives on current events.
- Utilized video editing software to create compelling news packages that captivated viewers.
- Captured high-quality photographs and videos to complement written articles and enhance storytelling.
- Worked under tight deadlines to produce timely news articles that met editorial standards.
- Produced engaging multimedia content for online platforms and newspapers, enhancing audience interaction and retention.
Restaurant Server Cum Social Media Manager
Koshuji
03.2021 - 08.2024
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming dining environment for guest comfort and enjoyment.
- Contributed to team success by assisting fellow servers during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Boosted engagement rates with the creation of compelling and visually appealing content.
Miko(Shrine Maiden)
Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Greeted guests and provided them with information about the shrine and Shinto religion both Japanese and English.
- Sold amulets and Goshuin- Stamp Books.
- Cleaned the premises to protect sacred places.
Wedding Server
Hotel Kaneyamaen
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Enhanced guest experience by providing attentive service and anticipating their needs during wedding events.
- Ensured timely setup of weddings by collaborating closely with event coordinators and other staff members.
- Displayed excellent multitasking skills while balancing various responsibilities during high-pressure wedding events.
- Demonstrated adaptability and quick thinking when faced with unexpected challenges, ensuring minimal disruption to the event schedule.
Vice President /Student Producer
Yoshida High School Broadcasting Club
04.2018 - 03.2021
- Led a student media team in producing video and audio programs, and research presentations.
- Served as an announcer and narrator, delivering scripts for broadcast pieces and competition entries with precise articulation and timing.
- Coordinated scheduling, task assignments, and quality control for contest submissions.
- Produced award-winning works that advanced to regional and national high school broadcasting competitions.
- Developed skills in video and audio editing, scripting, narration, and team-based media production.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radio, Television And Film
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05-2028
Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts And Design
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TXAssociate of Arts - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX12-2025
High School Diploma -
Yamanashi Prefectural Yoshida High School
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi03-2021
Skills
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, Audition, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Multimedia Production
- Layout Design
- Proficient with camera and audio equipment
- Graphic Design
Awards
Headline Writing (2nd Place)- Texas Community College Journalism Association Conference 2025
Editorial Illustration (Honorable Mention) - Texas Community College Journalism Association Conference 2025
2nd Place, School Broadcasting Research Presentation- NHK Cup National High School Broadcasting Contest – Yamanashi Prefecture Round, 2019 (Team production “Hasshin→Hasshin”; advanced to National Round)
2nd Place, Audio Picture Category- Japanese High School Broadcasting Contest – Yamanashi Prefecture / Kanto Regional Qualifier, 2018
(Team production; advanced to Kanto Regional Competition)
1st Place, Radio Program Production- YBS Cup High School Broadcasting Contest – Yamanashi Prefecture, 2018
(Team production “Shara-atsui”)
Projects
- Feature Editor — DrumBeat Next
“There's No Place Like Home: The Lifelong Journey of Sherry Towns” (2025)
“Behind the Success”
- Co-Producer / Video Editor — Apache Bells Spring Show - March 2025
Collaborated with a three-person production team to create the intermission video featured between performances at the Apache Belles Spring Show.
- Multimedia journalist - The Drumbeat
"Tips to combat Homesickness"
"Column: Achieving my dream of studying in the U.S."
Languages
- Japanese
- English
Timeline
Feature Editor
The DrumBeat Student Media
10.2025 - 12.2025
Multimedia Journalist
The DrumBeat Student Media
09.2024 - 09.2025
Miko(Shrine Maiden)
Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine
12.2021 - 01.2022
Wedding Server
Hotel Kaneyamaen
04.2021 - 08.2021
Restaurant Server Cum Social Media Manager
Koshuji
03.2021 - 08.2024
Vice President /Student Producer
Yoshida High School Broadcasting Club
04.2018 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Radio, Television And Film
The University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts And Design
The University of Texas At Dallas
Associate of Arts - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Tyler Junior College
High School Diploma -
Yamanashi Prefectural Yoshida High School