Adobe Premiere Pro (9 Years)
Jacob Garcia
Journalist
Boston,MA
Summary
First generation American and storyteller that sees journalism from a documentary first lens. Experienced video journalist with a strong background in video production, social media management, and storytelling.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Freelance Video Producer, Writer & Editor
Inequality Media / Robert Reich
05.2021 - Current
- World reporting with Inequality Media and Robert Reich, former U.S. Secretary of Labor, to inform citizens about inequality and imbalances of power in the U.S.
- Producer, writer, and editor for videos distributed on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn, with a collective reach of over 6 million people.
- Assisted in reviewing, fact-checking, and writing scripts for educational videos.
Newsroom Fellow
WBUR
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Selected in cohort to rotate through newsroom departments digital, newscast, radio production, and reporting.
- Conducted original reporting on critical issues, including inequality and environmental concerns as well as arts and culture.
- Produced features, spots, readers, and graphics for all news beats that help bolster WBUR brand as well as NPR.
- Produced engaging social videos, streamlining company's social media presence and generating over 373k views on Instagram alone utilizing Social Flow analytics.
- Produced podcast episodes for WBUR’s 'Endless Thread' and 'The Common' with original reporting on topics such as the racial wage gap.
Associate Producer
GBH
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Filmed, produced, edited, and reported own original news stories, interviews, and features covering artists in Greater Boston area with documentarian approach.
- Produced segments of Open Studio with Jared Bowen, from concept to broadcast, with several segments airing on PBS Newshour.
- Managed and planed social media content to increase social audience engagement for GBH arts and culture department by 716%.
- Filled positions in newsroom as needed, including photo-journalist and general assignment reporting.
Digital and Broadcast Producer
ESPN / ACCN
10.2018 - 05.2021
- Hands on TV broadcasting for ESPN and ACC Network on Florida State University athletic events.
- Produced digital documentary style looks of various Division-1 athletes at FSU for distribution on YouTube and Social channels.
- Roles included production manager, technical director, cameraman, replay operator, audio engineer, and short feature producer.
Freelance Producer & Editor
Various Clients
09.2017 - Current
- Producer: "Take Care Zora". Short film sponsored by Dolby x Ghetto Film School for emerging filmmakers. Streaming exclusively on Dolby’s Vimeo.
- Lead Producer: “Beast”. Managing all aspects of $18k shoot including 26-person crew, budgeting, shoot logistics, locations, catering, parking services and production assistants.
- Second Camera: “Marc17”. Boston Based feature length documentary follows the story of a local house-music legend post-surgery.
- Produce social video content for various clients including Blaze Pizza (Tallahassee) and Reverb A Cappella.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media Production (Honors)
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 08.2016 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 08.2016 - 05.2021
Skills
Photo/Video Production & Editing
Photo/Video Journalism
Social Media Management
Scriptwriting/Copywriting
Inequality/Solutions Journalism
Social Analytics
Data Visualization
AP Style Writing
Audience Analysis
SEO Optimization
Community Engagement
Spanish Fluent
Affiliations
- National Association of Hispanic Journalists
- Investigative Reporters and Editors
- The Uproot Project
Software
Adobe After Effects (4 years)
Adobe Photoshop (4 years)
Adobe Audition (3 years)
Timeline
Newsroom Fellow
WBUR
01.2023 - 12.2023
Associate Producer
GBH
11.2021 - 12.2022
Freelance Video Producer, Writer & Editor
Inequality Media / Robert Reich
05.2021 - Current
Digital and Broadcast Producer
ESPN / ACCN
10.2018 - 05.2021
Freelance Producer & Editor
Various Clients
09.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media Production (Honors)
Florida State University
08.2016 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Florida State University
08.2016 - 05.2021