JUSTIN RUSHIA
Plattsburgh,NY
Summary
Digital Media Producer and Journalism major with hands-on experience in content creation, video production, SEO strategy, and branded storytelling. Proven ability to create platform-optimized digital campaigns, conduct interviews, and produce engaging multimedia content under deadline. Experience spanning sports media, digital marketing, and social-first brand development. Seeking opportunities in digital media, content production, or marketing.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Contributing Writer
All Plattsburgh Now Online Magazine
Plattsburgh, New York
01.2026 - Current
- Researched current events and trends for magazine articles.
- Wrote engaging content for diverse topics and audiences.
- Collaborated with editors to refine article drafts and ensure quality.
- Utilized social media platforms to promote published articles effectively.
- Conducted interviews with sources to obtain information for stories.
- Wrote articles and took pictures or created graphics to publish alongside articles.
Digital Marketing & Media Intern
Nemer Motor Group
05.2025 - Current
- Produce and edit short-form video content for Instagram Reels, Facebook, and other social platforms
- Develop promotional vehicle campaigns and branded dealership marketing videos
- Capture, edit, and publish professional photo and video assets for marketing use
- Write and optimize SEO-driven blog and comparison content to support web traffic growth
- Assist in dealership website transition and CMS implementation
- Train staff on new website functionality and digital tools
- Organize and manage digital assets using Apollo CMS
- Conduct staff interviews for branded content and employee spotlight features
Contributor / Writer
DoNorth Magazine
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Report and write long-form feature stories focused on Adirondack culture
- Conduct interviews and source development for regional storytelling
- Contribute photography and visual media alongside written work
Sports Editor & Digital Content Creator
Cardinal Points - SUNY Plattsburgh
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Conduct in-person and on-camera interviews with student-athletes and coaching staff
- Write, edit, and publish sports coverage under deadline using AP style
- Photograph collegiate athletic events for digital and print publication
- Collaborate with designers and editors to visually package stories
- Produce digital-first content tailored for web and social distribution
- Design layouts using Adobe InDesign
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Digital Media Production
SUNY Plattsburgh
Skills
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- After Effects
- CapCut
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Sony A7 III
- Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
- SEO optimization
- Content strategy
- Keyword research
- Google Analytics
- CMS platforms
- Apollo
- TikTok
Websites
Projects
Founder & Content Creator - JRushMedia, Built and manage a personal digital media brand focused on short-form storytelling, Create platform-optimized reels and visual content for Instagram, Produce original photography and video using professional equipment, Analyze engagement trends to refine pacing, captioning, and content strategy
Athletics
SUNY Plattsburgh Track & Field, Sprinter, Balance Division III collegiate athletics with academic and professional responsibilities
Timeline
Contributing Writer
All Plattsburgh Now Online Magazine
01.2026 - Current
Contributor / Writer
DoNorth Magazine
08.2025 - 12.2025
Digital Marketing & Media Intern
Nemer Motor Group
05.2025 - Current
Sports Editor & Digital Content Creator
Cardinal Points - SUNY Plattsburgh
08.2023 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Digital Media Production
SUNY Plattsburgh