Marion Miles
Hampton,GA
Summary
A former award-winning newspaper photojournalist, and aspiring producer and actor, enrolled in a graduate screenwriting program seeks an internship opportunity with Lynda Obst Productions to advance producing skills and gain invaluable real-world experience from respected veteran studio producer Lynda Obst. Dedicated team player with years of professional experience in faced-paced, high-stress work environment, and accustomed to working as a unit towards a common goal of a project.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
Old Dominion University
02.2018 - Current
- Contracted still photographer for Getty Images Entertainment covering red carpet events, movie premieres and award shows.
- Freelancer for Hollywood Reporter, Associated Press, news publications, universities and independent clients.
- Photographs featured in national and international news outlets and magazines.
- Handpicked by Getty Images editors to team with staff photographers in covering 2019 Golden Globe and SAG Awards during rookie year of covering awards season.
- Fast-tracked & promoted by Getty Images editors to assist in all major 2020 awards season shows, including 2020 Oscars coverage, alongside veteran staffers.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
Photojournalist
Gannett Co. Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Staff photographer for SCNG's 11-newspaper organization that included the San Bernardino Sun, Riverside Press-Enterprise, L.A. Daily News and Orange County Register.
- The newsroom's pioneer multi-hyphenate photojournalist who additionally wrote stories, shot and edited video footage.
- Produced, captioned and edited daily photo, video content for newspaper's print, online publications and social media in timely manner within tight deadlines.
- Worked in high-pressure newsroom covering breaking news, sports and feature stories throughout Southern California.
- Considered a reliable "go-to" photojournalist & collaborator with reporters, editors on special projects to create compelling visuals.
- Covered major breaking news stories including Christopher Dorner manhunt, San Bernardino Terror Attack, North Park Elementary School shooting, Las Vegas mass shooting.
- Produced and edited visual journalism work in a 2014 award-winning special report “Ghost Town,” which detailed the leaching Chromium-6 water supply aftermath in the small desert community of Hinkley, Calif., documented in the 2000 film, “Erin Brockovich.”.
- Worked with NASA in SCNG special project, "SOFIA: NASA's high-flying infrared telescope".
- Among the first SCNG multimedia journalists to adapt to and utilize social media platforms as a tool to report live on-scene and engage with digital audiences.
Photo Assistant & Community Reporter
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Pitched, wrote and photographed stories for daily and weekly publications.
- Produced and edited photo content for print and online photo galleries.
- Wrote column about first-person L.A. Marathon training experience.
- Developed rapport with local government, businesses and leaders on community events.
- Reported community news for San Gabriel Valley region.
- Assisted photographers and reporters with photo shoot styling, prep and post production.
- Connected with individuals and sources on a personal and professional level to make stories come to life.
Education
Master of Arts - Screenwriting
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA2022
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, English
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CAAssociate of Science - Social & Behavioral Sciences
Citrus College
Glendora, CAAssociate of Science - Biological & Physical Sciences
Citrus College
Glendora, CAMeisner Acting Technique 2-Yr Conservatory -
The Taylor Acting Studio
Burbank, CAComedy Improvisation Conservatory Program -
The Second City
Hollywood, CASkills
- Well-organized, professional
- Service-oriented
- DSLR camera use & image editing skills
- Final Draft software knowledge
- Highly-motivated fast learner
- Thrives on team collaboration
- Professionally-trained actor
- Creative Thinking
- Open-minded, flexible and adaptable
- Works well in high-pressure, deadline-driven environment
Additional Information
Hinkley: Ghost Town special project
- SPJ Sigma Delta Chi Award 2013 - Non-Deadline Reporting (1-50,000 Daily Circulation)
- National Headliner Award 2014 - Environmental Writing by an Individual or Team, 2nd Place
- Best of the West Award 2014 - Growth and Environment Reporting, 3rd Place
- California Newspaper Publishers Association Award 2014 - Best Investigative Reporting, 2nd Place
- California Newspaper Publishers Association Award 2014 - Special Section, 1st place
San Bernardino Terror Attack breaking news coverage
- SPJ Sigma Delta Chi Award 2015 - Deadline Reporting (1-50,000 Daily Circulation)
Press Photographers of Greater Los Angeles
- Sports Action Photo Dec. 2016 - 1st place
Women’s Stills & Motion Photojournalism Power Panel 2018
- Featured panelist in ASMP-LA’s event honoring women in photojournalism
Timeline
Photographer
Old Dominion University
02.2018 - Current
Photojournalist
Gannett Co. Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2018
Photo Assistant & Community Reporter
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
01.2010 - 01.2011
Master of Arts - Screenwriting
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, English
Azusa Pacific University
Associate of Science - Social & Behavioral Sciences
Citrus College
Associate of Science - Biological & Physical Sciences
Citrus College
Meisner Acting Technique 2-Yr Conservatory -
The Taylor Acting Studio
Comedy Improvisation Conservatory Program -
The Second City