Photojournalist with over 15 years of experience in entertainment news, 5 years experience on a news photo desk, and 5 years of experience as a content editor on social media including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Innovative problem-solver with an approachable attitude and insightful thinking abilities offering a meticulous eye for celebrity-driven viral content and breaking news.
Hi, I’m
Lesley Garcia
Summary
Overview
29
years of professional experience
Work History
The Hollywood Pipeline
Editorial Content Manager
11.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Curated 18 YouTube viral videos with over 1 Million views each with combined total of 51.3 Million views.
- Increased social media following from 50,000 to 300,000 subscribers.
- Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries for social media.
- Curated YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook to build brand awareness.
- Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events, and topics of interest to subscribers.
- Communicated directly with photographers to assess breaking news stories and prepare for publication. Acquired exclusive editorial content to increase engagement and channel growth.
- Utilized analytics and site metrics to determine areas of improvement.
- Improved page content, keyword relevancy, and branding to achieve search engine optimization goals.
- Applied current editing and photography tools to tell great stories with Adobe Premier Rush and Adobe Photoshop.
Backgrid USA, AKM-GSI Photos, Splash News, X17
Freelance Photojournalist
08.2002 - Current
Job overview
- Published photos in over 50 publications including People Magazine, TMZ, E! Online, Entertainment Tonight, Daily Mail, and The Sun.
- Photographed high-quality images of persons of interest in entertainment to distribute to major news outlets for publication.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance including toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for distribution to editorial clients.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Consulted with VIP clients to discuss style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
Backgrid USA
Photo Editor
05.2014 - 11.2018
Job overview
- Received unedited photos from contributors and used Adobe Photoshop to crop, invert and control light and color properties of photos before releasing them to clients in a timely manner.
- Edited, captioned, and uploaded videos on computers and servers.
- Archived photographs on computers and servers.
- Researched and produced daily news stories with incoming content from contributors.
- Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events, and topics of interest to quickly tag relevant photos and videos to increase sales.
- Proofread, edited, and evaluated the final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines before releasing it for sale to publications.
Education
Santa Monica CollegeSanta Monica, CA
Some College (No Degree)
University Overview
Skills
- YouTube Video Content Production
- Digital Photography
- Event and Story Coverage
- Professional Relationships
- Social Media Content Writing
- News Stories Development
- Brand Identity and Visibility
- Audience and Reader Appeal
- Editorial Calendar
- Image Editing with Strong Compositional Skills
- Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier Rush, Adobe Creative Cloud
VIRAL VIDEOS
VIRAL VIDEOS
- Joaquin Phoenix in Joker Costume Filming Dangerous Scene - 11 Million views (YouTube)
- Keanu Reeves talking to fans about his 'ARCH Motorcycle' for 3 Minutes Straight - 7 Million Views (YouTube)
- Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello are Smoking Hot in South Beach! - 7 Million Views (YouTube)
- Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello are an item! - YouTube - 5.6 Million Views (YouTube)
- Johnny Depp Reacts to Amber Heard Heckler in Los Angeles - 3.9 Million Views (YouTube)
- Shawn Mendes and Camilla Cabello Heat Up Miami Beach! - 2.1 Million Views (YouTube)
- Ben Affleck & JLo share PDA during Italian Honeymoon - 1.8 Million Views (YouTube)
- Timothée Chalamet and Jennifer Lawrence Hook Up on set of "Don't Look Up" in Boston - 1.8 Million Views (YouTube)
- Ben Affleck & JLo take kids on sightseeing tour in Paris - 1.7 Million Views (YouTube)
- Taylor Swift overwhelmed by fans singing 'All Too Well' in NYC - 1.6 Million Views (YouTube)
- Ben Affleck and Jlo take kids to lunch in Los Angeles - 1.6 Million Views (YouTube)
- Ben Affleck & JLo take blended family to Paris - 1.4 Million Views (YouTube)
- Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello are Smoking Hot in South Beach! Part - 2 - 1.4 Million Views (YouTube)
- Cardi B and Offset at 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' in Los Angeles - 1.3 Million Views (YouTube)
- Sylvester Stallone onset of 'Tulsa King' in NYC - 1.1 Million Views (YouTube)
- Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello display PDA in Beverly Hills - 1.1 Million Views (YouTube)
- Travis Scott MOBBED by fans in Paris - 1.1 Million Views (YouTube)
- Addison Rae Stops for TikTok Dance with Young Fans in Beverly Hills - 1 Million Views (YouTube)
PUBLICATIONS
PUBLICATIONS
- Brian Austin Green and Sharna Burgess Expecting First Child Together - Entertainment Tonight
- Brian Austin Green is 'Excited' for Baby with Sharna Burgess - People
- Sharna Burgess is pregnant, expecting with Brian Austin Green - Page Six
- Brian Austin Green Sharna & I Are Having a Baby!!! - TMZ
- Born on the Fourth of July! Brian Austin Green and Sharna Burgess pack on the PDA on Hawaiian babymoon - The Daily Mail
- Sharna Burgess Pregnant, Expecting First Baby with Brian Austin Green - E! News
- Brian Austin Green Expecting Baby with Girlfriend Sharna Burgess - Yahoo! News
- Sharna Burgess Shows Off Bare Baby Bump in Bikini & Packs on the PDA with Brian Austin Green - Hollywood Life
- Brian Austin Green is 'Supportive' and 'Doting' to Sharna Burgess During Pregnancy - Entertainment Tonight
- EXCLUSIVE: Katy Perry flashes her midriff and underboob in a crop top while filming American Idol in Hawaii - The Daily Mail
- Orlando Bloom sweetly kisses Daisy, one, and hold her in baby carrier as they join glammed up Katy Perry - The Daily Mail
- Orlando Bloom Dances with Baby Daisy, 1, at Katy Perry's 'American Idol' Shoot in Hawaii - Hollywood Life
- EXCLUSIVE: Jessica Alba Flaunts her fit figure in a bikini top as she kisses husband of 14 years Cash Warren - The Daily Mail
- Jessica Alba and husband Cash Warren soaked up the sun while on vacation - People Magazine - Star Tracks - May 16, 2022
- Elton John Rocket Man Takes Off Forever ... On A Funicular - TMZ
- Kate Bosworth plants a kiss on her boyfriend Justin Long during blissful getaway to Hawaii after finally confirming romance -The Daily Mail
- Farrah Abraham's Hawaii Hot Shots - TMZ
- Farrah Abraham shows off her incredible curves in barely-there bikini in Hawaii - The US Sun
- Not FAIR-RAH Teen Mom Farrah Abraham's Furious she was snubbed from Sports Illustrated - The US Sun
- TWINNING! Teen Mom Farrah Abraham and daughter Sophia, 13, wear matching pink bikinis during girls day out in Hawaii - The US Sun
- SHELL OF A TIME Teen Mom Farrah Abraham shows off her incredible curves in barely-there bikini in Hawaii - The US Sun
- Farrah Abraham celebrates her 31st birthday in Hawaii with Daughter - The Daily Mail
- BARELY THERE Teen Mom Farrah Abraham almost slips out of tiny bikini on birthday trip - The US Sun
- Inside Farrah's extravagant 31st birthday in Hawaii with daughter Sophia - The US Sun
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Editorial Content Manager
The Hollywood Pipeline
11.2018 - Current
Photo Editor
Backgrid USA
05.2014 - 11.2018
Freelance Photojournalist
Backgrid USA, AKM-GSI Photos, Splash News, X17
08.2002 - Current
Santa Monica College
Some College (No Degree)
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