Jonathan Cadena
Fontana,CA
Summary
Creative Video producer with experience in athletics media, storytelling, and social-driven sports branding. Skilled in shooting, editing, motion graphics, and delivering fast-turnaround hype and promotional content that drives engagement and elevates sports branding.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Content Creator / Video Producer / Photographer
California State University, San Bernardino Athletics
04.2023 - Current
- Produce high-quality video content across athletics, including hype videos, highlights, interviews, recaps, and social-first storytelling.
- Shoot, edit, and deliver content for digital platforms, video boards, and internal promotional campaigns.
- Collaborate with Athletics Marketing and Sports Information to develop creative concepts aligned with department branding.
- Manage full production pipeline including Media Days, lighting, audio, cinematography, editing, color grading, and motion graphics.
- Organize and archive footage/photos for long-term department use.
- Mentor student volunteers on camera operation, editing, and workflow basics.
Student Intern / Media Communications Specialist / Content Creator
California State University, San Bernardino Athletics
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Revitalized athletics social media presence by producing short-form highlights, reels, and campus-wide sports content.
- Shot, scripted, edited, and produced all videos, photos, and stories.
- Increased engagement significantly through strategic use of Instagram Reels, Tracked analytics to guide content strategy.
Camera Operator / Editor
University of California, Riverside Athletics
04.2020 - Current
- Produced product videos, commercials, and short-form marketing content.
- Shot and edited content using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Lightroom.
- Supported digital ad campaigns and brand growth strategies.
Media Replay Operator
ESPN Plus/ University of California, Riverside Athletics
08.2023 - Current
- Utilize proprietary software in a fast-paced environment to ensure seamless replay integration into live productions
- Handles live video replays during a broadcast, communicating with the director to provide slow-motion or full-speed playback of key moments for officials
- Communicated with broadcasters & on site personnel prior to games to ensure everything is functioning properly
Camera Operator/Photographer
Inland Empire 66ers
- Created highlight videos, photos, and recruiting visuals.
- Strengthened program's online athletic presence.
- Seasonal
Videographer / Photographer / Editor
Fuerza Regida, Rancho Humilde
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Shot and produced concert content, BTS footage, and promotional visuals. Edited content for Instagram, Tik Tok, YouTube, and Facebook. Assisted in music video production using lighting setups and camera work.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino05-2022
Skills
- Video Production
- Cinematography
- Video Editing/Motion Graphics(Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects)
- Photography, (Lightroom, Photoshop, Studio lighting,
- Creative vision
- Time management
- Digital Archiving
- Social Media Strategy
- Color correction
- Visual storytelling
- Social network posting
- Directing experience
Timeline
Media Replay Operator
ESPN Plus/ University of California, Riverside Athletics
08.2023 - Current
Content Creator / Video Producer / Photographer
California State University, San Bernardino Athletics
04.2023 - Current
Student Intern / Media Communications Specialist / Content Creator
California State University, San Bernardino Athletics
01.2022 - 05.2022
Camera Operator / Editor
University of California, Riverside Athletics
04.2020 - Current
Videographer / Photographer / Editor
Fuerza Regida, Rancho Humilde
01.2019 - 01.2022
Camera Operator/Photographer
Inland Empire 66ers
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
California State University, San Bernardino