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Jake Levine

New York

Summary

Adaptable video editor/story-teller with years of background in the video/creative field. Worked with a variety of different content creators and creative teams. Talent in providing clear, understandable stories in video form for a variety of ages. Hired by multiple companies for video editing and photography. Gained a social media following of over 1 million followers/subscribers across platforms.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Content Creator

Popchew
04.2024 - Current
  • Applied current editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
  • Boosted brand engagement by creating compelling social media posts and campaigns.
  • Cultivated a loyal following on social media platforms through consistent posting schedules and authentic community engagement strategies.
  • Continuously honed content strategy by regularly monitoring data analytics, using insights to inform future decision-making and drive ongoing improvements.
  • Developed comprehensive content calendar to streamline production, ensuring timely publication and fostering audience growth.
  • Improved community interaction on social media platforms, responding to comments and messages, fostering loyal and active community.
  • Used social media to promote events and build audience.

Content Creator

General Social Media
03.2017 - Current
  • Develop original content through social listening and independent sources.
  • Applied current editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
  • Wrote content and uploaded it to Photon's content management system.
  • Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
  • Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
  • Chose cover photography or artwork, selected fonts and arranged designs to attract target readership.
  • Played instrumental role in creative planning and review sessions, working with resourceful team to elevate quality of content and designs.
  • Consulted with editors to shape story and eliminate any errors.
  • Presented clients with unique copy options based on overall marketing objectives.
  • Cultivated social media following across platforms with more than 1 million total followers.
  • Composed original written material for various types of publications and submitted for approval by supervisor, editor or publisher.

Content Creator

Photon Infotech, Inc.
03.2022 - 03.2024
  • Worked in conjunction with major companies including Walgreens, Banfield Animal Hospital, Kohler, and more.
  • Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio and special effects.
  • Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value and continuity, trim shots and edit content.
  • Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
  • Understood director's artistic vision and maintained alignment with vision throughout editing process.
  • Exported final cuts and upload to content management system and client platforms.
  • Developed and managed storyboards, post-production editing and final delivery formats.
  • Participated in creative meetings to assist in developing ideas and defining project deadlines.
  • Edited content in real time at events to deliver high-quality media content within short timeframes.
  • Played key role in facilitating projects and contributing to every stage of film and video production.
  • Utilized Adobe Premiere Pro to manipulate, splice and sync video footage.
  • Wrote voiceover and commentary to adjust and improve scenes.
  • Reviewed content for quality control to drive vital technical and editorial corrections.

Videographer/Editor

Ramaquois Day Camp
06.2017 - 08.2019
  • Guided and motivated staff to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines.
  • Supported design team by helping develop layouts and collaborating with production professionals to create publications.
  • Filmed and edited daily life videos throughout the camp
  • Produced videos swiftly to ensure at least 1 video was released onto the social media accounts every day.
  • Worked directly with the owner of Camp Ramaquois during production every day

Photographer

Fuji Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
08.2018 - Current
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
  • Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
  • Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
  • Archived photographs on computers and servers.
  • Tracked inventory for photo products and equipment.
  • Fabricated camera mounts and cases to capture images and protect equipment.

Education

Arts And Sciences - Media Studies

University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Skills

  • Adobe Premiere CC
  • Creative Visualization
  • Music Insertion
  • Shooting Live Video
  • Film and Videotape Editing
  • Sound Effects
  • Idea Brainstorming
  • Script Following
  • Raw Footage Handling
  • Video Switching Equipment
  • Syncing and Narration

Accomplishments

    Multiple successes in early stages of life involving film and video creation.


    Accumulated over 1 million followers on a TikTok profile including over 33.3 million total likes and millions of interactions.


    Accumulated over 44,000 followers on a TikTok profile including over 1.6 million total likes and millions of interactions.


    Rockland Community College (NY) Film Festival- 2017 3rd Place Winner for High School competitors.


    Rockland Community College (NY) Film Festival- 2018 1st Place Winner for High School competitors.

Affiliations

The New York Rangers (NHL)

  • Worked with the New York Rangers to produce a series of TikTok videos
  • Worked directly with the head of the TikTok media manager


Stereo App

  • Worked as a Content Creator for the Stereo App
  • Provided promotional content for a month to further the success of the application


Howdy Company

  • Worked with the Howdy tech company
  • Provided content to promote songs and sounds to advertise towards the general users on social media applications

Timeline

Content Creator

Popchew
04.2024 - Current

Content Creator

Photon Infotech, Inc.
03.2022 - 03.2024

Photographer

Fuji Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
08.2018 - Current

Videographer/Editor

Ramaquois Day Camp
06.2017 - 08.2019

Content Creator

General Social Media
03.2017 - Current

Arts And Sciences - Media Studies

University At Buffalo

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