Jessie J. Wilkinson
Harker Heights,TX
Summary
Versatile Media professional in high-engagement YouTube content, digital shows, and branded entertainment. Expertise in crafting compelling edits that capture audience attention, foster community, and align with platform-specific trends. Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, with experience in a fast-paced, high-end production environment at Rooster Teeth as an assistant editor. Skilled in capturing and editing video for community events and public service announcements, along with designing graphics for the City of Killeen's marketing initiatives. Also has experience in production assistance, digital imaging tech, and 2nd camera assistance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Multimedia Coordinator
City of Killeen
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Captured video and photography of city programs, events, and initiatives for promotional, informational, and archival use.
- Edited and produced professional video content for the Government Channel, website, YouTube, and social media platforms.
- Designed on-brand graphics and visual assets to support video projects and citywide communications.
- Directed on-camera talent to capture authentic community stories and meet brand messaging goals.
Video Scriptwriter (Contract)
CatFace
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Wrote engaging children's scripts for Aphmau's 19M-subscriber channel, aligning with brand vision and audience trends.
- Collaborated in development meetings to ideate story elements.
- Researched current trends and audience analytics to inform story direction.
- Coordinated with the production team to transition scripts into production.
Assistant Editor & Production Assistant (Contract & Freelance)
Rooster Teeth
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Assistant Editor: Edited digital shows and marketing videos, including A Very Normal Podcast Tour, State Farm in the Gameroom, Achievement Hunter Encore, Survive Block Island: Meltdown, and Face Jam's Truck'd Up. Created multicamera sequences, synced audio, organized files, and contributed to assembly edits. Edited BTS shorts and promotional media for RWBY, Extra Life, and social platforms (Twitter, TikTok).
- Additional Assistant Editor: Contributed to YouTube Original In Space with Markiplier (Emmy-nominated). Managed metadata, syncing, multicamera creation, assembly edits, preliminary sound design, and quality control, ensuring smooth post-production workflow.
- Social Media Assistant Editor: Edited TikTok content for RTX convention, tailoring cuts to platform trends and audience engagement.
- Production Assistant: Supported live-action shoots, including on-location assistance and supply runs, ensuring efficient set operations. Production Assistant (Freelance)
Digital Imaging Technician (Freelance)
Paperlyte
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Logged and transcoded media for State Farm production at ATX Studios.
- Maintained SD card readiness and ensured smooth media transition to editorial.
Assistant Editor (Freelance)
Synthetic Pictures
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Transcribed interviews, created multicamera sequences, and selected best takes for the Texas Dept of Health's Parent Hesitation to Vaccination campaign.
Camera Assistant (Freelance)
The Midnight Song Feature Film
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Slated scenes, built camera rigs, handled lenses, batteries, and the director's monitor setup.
- Coordinated with the script supervisor to maintain continuity.
Education
BA - Media Arts
University of North Texas
01.2020
AA - Radio, Television, and Broadcasting
Central Texas College
01.2018
Skills
- Adobe Premiere Pro (Advanced)
- Film set communication skills
- Organization and timeliness
- Office Skills
- Color correction
- Creative use of Sound Effects / Music
- Identifying key story moments
- Understanding how to edit to a company's vision
- Trend Research & Audience Analytics
- Metadata & File Organization
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Best Comedy Film at Austin Micro Short Festival 2020
- NASA High School Aerospace Scholar Alumni
- Avid Media Composer User Certification, 2020
Timeline
Multimedia Coordinator
City of Killeen
07.2024 - 05.2025
Video Scriptwriter (Contract)
CatFace
10.2023 - 01.2024
Assistant Editor (Freelance)
Synthetic Pictures
09.2022 - 09.2022
Digital Imaging Technician (Freelance)
Paperlyte
03.2022 - 02.2023
Camera Assistant (Freelance)
The Midnight Song Feature Film
02.2022 - 03.2022
Assistant Editor & Production Assistant (Contract & Freelance)
Rooster Teeth
09.2021 - 07.2023
AA - Radio, Television, and Broadcasting
Central Texas College
BA - Media Arts
University of North Texas