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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
References
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Jack Drain

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Innovative Photojournalist with experience capturing compelling stories through powerful video and images. Possess strong editing skills and nuanced understanding of light, color, and scene aesthetics. Known for ability to quickly adapt to changing situations and environments while maintaining high quality standards.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Photojournalist

Action News Jax
Jacksonville, FL
08.2024 - Current
  • Attended press conferences or other events related to assigned stories.
  • Reported breaking news stories while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Covered breaking stories, including crime scenes, protests, and weather emergencies.
  • Operate and maintain a professional-quality video camera and related news gathering equipment.
  • Being familiar with and understanding non-linear editing techniques to meet deadlines and create high-impact stories.
  • Work with reporters in the field to turn visually creative, memorable stories into interesting, active live shots.
  • Researched current trends in photojournalism techniques.
  • Collaborated with editors, writers, designers, and other professionals in developing stories.

Creative Services Producer

25 WEEK News
East Peoria, IL
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
  • Organized, scheduled, and managed photo shoots for clients.
  • Developed contacts within the industry to secure assignments.
  • Collaborated with editors, writers, designers, and other professionals in developing stories.
  • Assisted in the development of multimedia projects incorporating text, audio, video, graphics, and photography.
  • Tracked project progress against established timelines and milestones.

Photojournalist

Action News Jax
Johnsonville, FL
04.2019 - 07.2023
  • Attended press conferences or other events related to assigned stories.
  • Reported breaking news stories while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Covered breaking stories, including crime scenes, protests, and weather emergencies.
  • Operate and maintain a professional-quality video camera and related news gathering equipment.
  • Being familiar with and understanding non-linear editing techniques to meet deadlines and create high-impact stories.
  • Work with reporters in the field to turn visually creative, memorable stories into interesting, active live shots.
  • Researched current trends in photojournalism techniques.
  • Collaborated with editors, writers, designers, and other professionals in developing stories.

News Editor

Action News Jax
Jacksonville, FL
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Edited content for on air/online/social platforms, compelling, impactful content.
  • Displayed initiative and focus to remain as productive as possible when working either collaboratively or independently.
  • Reviewed and edited news stories for accuracy, clarity, grammar, punctuation and style.

Studio Technician

Action News Jax
Jacksonville, FL
02.2017 - 01.2019
  • Set up and operated studio lighting, audio, and video equipment for live broadcasts.
  • Ensured that all studio equipment was in optimal working condition prior to each show.
  • Assisted with the setup of microphones and monitors in the studio environment.
  • Operated teleprompters during live broadcasts.
  • Communicated regularly with producers and directors regarding any technical issues or changes made to the system configuration.
  • Maintained various studio equipment.
  • Supported director during live newscasts and live to tape programming.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
12-2016

Associate of Arts - Communications

Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
12-2012

High School Diploma -

Mandarin High School
Jacksonville, FL
06-2009

Skills

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe After Effects
  • EDIUS
  • Drone Operator
  • Camera Operator
  • Social Media Editor
  • Promotional Video
  • Promotional Material Development
  • Deadline-Driven
  • Strategic Planning
  • Crew Collaboration

Certification

  • Part 107 License

Accomplishments

  • Spotlight International Film Festival - Best Cinematography Short Film (Coffee with a Madman)
  • 2024 Regional Edward R Murrow Award Winner (Region 7 - WEEK-TV)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Photojournalist

Action News Jax
08.2024 - Current

Creative Services Producer

25 WEEK News
08.2023 - 07.2024

Photojournalist

Action News Jax
04.2019 - 07.2023

News Editor

Action News Jax
01.2019 - 04.2019

Studio Technician

Action News Jax
02.2017 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of North Florida

Associate of Arts - Communications

Florida State College At Jacksonville

High School Diploma -

Mandarin High School

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