Justice Kennedy
Nashville,TN
Summary
Dynamic Photojournalist with 2 years of experience in creating and editing news content. Skilled in capturing compelling images and stories while meeting tight deadlines. Very passionate about vocalizing stories through a lens.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
News Photographer
Wkrn-tv Channel 2
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted research on subjects before photo shoots and planned dynamic and unique photo sessions.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Nonlinear Editing with Adobe Premiere
- Conducted interviews for Vosots
News Photographer
WLEX18 News
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Planned and set up equipment for on-sit photography sessions during interviews.
- Covered stories including crime scenes, breaking news, weather emergencies, and marches.
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props, and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Edited PKGs, VO's and VOSOTS with Edius editing system
- Met precise deadlines in timely manner
- Operated SNG for weather related stories (tornado warnings and snow/black ice roads)
- Received 2022 Emmy Award for Eastern Kentucky Flooding Disaster
Sports Videographer
Troy University
10.2018 - 05.2021
- Set up shots for all sports according to production schedules, weather and lighting conditions and available equipment.
- Used Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
- Performed post-production work, including assembling raw material, editing sound and sequences and providing within time and budget constraints.
Student News
Troy University
09.2017 - 11.2020
- Able to edit anchor reporter packages in Edius while following standard journalism principles and anchor/reporter instructions under tight deadlines.
- Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment, value and continuity, trim shots and edit content.
- Nonlinear editing of newscasts elements including PKGs, VO, VOSOTS, open teases and preproduction material.
Education
Master of Arts - Sports Management
Troy University
Troy, AL12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Troy University
Troy, AL05.2019
Associate of Arts - Communication Studies
Wallace Community College
Selma, AL08.2016
Skills
- Emmy Awarded
- Drone Pilot
- Deadline Driven
- SNG Experience
- Organized
- Nonlinear Editing (Edius and Premiere)
- Time Management
Accomplishments
Received 2022 Emmy Award for Eastern Kentucky Flooding Disaster
Certification
Drone Certified Pilot
Timeline
News Photographer
Wkrn-tv Channel 2
07.2023 - Current
News Photographer
WLEX18 News
08.2021 - 07.2023
Sports Videographer
Troy University
10.2018 - 05.2021
Student News
Troy University
09.2017 - 11.2020
Master of Arts - Sports Management
Troy University
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Troy University
Associate of Arts - Communication Studies
Wallace Community College
Drone Certified Pilot
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