Peter Lacopo
South Bend,IN
Summary
Adept Producer with a track record of successful shows like "Economic Outlook" at PBS Michiana, and "Grotto Stories" for Grotto Network. I bring to the table expert-level Adobe Creative Suite skills and a knack for managing both studio, field, and social media campaigns. My achievements include leading a skilled team to produce the "Legends of Michiana" series, demonstrating both technical prowess and exceptional team coordination.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Producer
PBS Michiana
South Bend, IN
08.2022 - Current
- Producer of "Economic Outlook" with South Bend Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Jeff Rea. Manage studio and on-site talent and crew, schedule shoots and guests. Manage social media presence, and serve as editor
- Producer of the acclaimed series "Legends of Michiana." Manage a team for each documentary, from pre-production to final product
- Producer for contract work with the Center for Hospice Care. Manage and create short videos for their two annual events in South Bend and Elkhart
Freelance Video Producer
Kruis Studios
Mishawaka, IN
04.2022 - Current
- Associate producer and videographer for Ben Kruis' wedding films
Freelance Video Producer and Photographer
YWCA North Central Indiana
South Bend, IN
01.2022 - Current
- Event photographer for the organization's various fundraising
- Work directly with the director of public relations for social media campaigns, including a Black History Month campaign with an association the Civil Rights Heritage Center at Indiana University South Bend.
Freelance Video Producer
Grotto Network
Notre Dame, IN
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Creative producer of original docu-shorts, including "Dreamers Keep Dreaming", part of the Grotto Stories series. This story follows Juan Constantino, the CEO of La Casa de Amistad in South Bend, as he navigates his professional career as a DACA recipient.
- Additional photography for other producer led projects.
Freelance Videographer & Photographer
Irish Realty
South Bend, IN
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Summer photographer for the company's various website and blogs, which included major landmarks and neighborhoods in the Michiana area
- Event videographer for the promotion of grand openings of subdivision and neighborhood projects
Associate Instructor
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Taught the "Introduction to Design & Production" Friday discussion section of the course at the IU Media School for the 2020-2021 academic year
- Responsibilities included leading students on various projects, lesson plans, and grading their work
Associate Producer
Big Idea Company, LLC
Mishawaka, IN
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Served as the secondary editor, videographer, and production hand for the public relation firm's clients, their events. I also participated in the conception and completion of summer campaigns
- Campaigns included Transpo's (South Bend's and Mishawaka's primary public transportation company) summer ID program, which provided high school aged students and younger free bus rides for the summer of 2018
- Served as the primary editor for the South Bend Cubs' weekly promotions for on-air and radio spots
Production Assistant, Fighting Irish Media
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN
05.2016 - 01.2017
- Served as a production assistant, videographer, and editor during the summer of 2016. My primary role was to help the production team prepare for the Notre Dame athletic seasons, including football, volleyball, and soccer
- In the winter of 2016-2017, I served as a live production assistant for Notre Dame basketball games, including audio and assistant director
Education
Master of Science - Media, Film Production, Non-Fiction Filmmaking
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies And Production, Narrative Filmmaking
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05.2019
Skills
- Avid Pro Tools
- Microsoft Office
- American Sign Language
- Film and Video Production
- Production Scheduling
- Project Oversight
- Project Management
- Social Media
- Content Development
- Adobe Suite
- Storytelling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Video Editing
- Post-Production Processes
Accomplishments
Indiana University Media School, National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Emmy Award Nomination for Non-Fiction Long Form Documentary for “Somos Holy Cross”
Indiana University Media School Faculty Submission, National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Emmy Award Submission for Non-Fiction Long Form Documentary for “A Taste of Italy in Every Bite”
Executive Dean’s List, Indiana University Bloomington
International Student Leadership Institute
University of Notre Dame
Affiliations
Dan Skendzel - Office of Information Technology, University of Notre Dame Assistant Vice President, Academic and Community Technology Experience (574) 631-5600
Jeff Rea – South Bend Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO (574) 286-2660
Reverend William M. Lies CSC - Congregation of Holy Cross, North America, University of Notre Dame Provincial Superior (574) 631-6196
Lou Pierce - Big Idea Company, LLC President 574-257-4332
Steve Lotter - Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley Director of Community Engagement 574-233-1164 x1805
Amanda Ceravolo - YWCA North Central Indiana Director of Public Relations 574-286-6376
Timeline
Producer
PBS Michiana
08.2022 - Current
Freelance Video Producer
Kruis Studios
04.2022 - Current
Freelance Video Producer and Photographer
YWCA North Central Indiana
01.2022 - Current
Freelance Video Producer
Grotto Network
09.2021 - 06.2024
Freelance Videographer & Photographer
Irish Realty
05.2021 - 11.2021
Associate Instructor
Indiana University Bloomington
08.2020 - 05.2021
Associate Producer
Big Idea Company, LLC
05.2018 - 02.2019
Production Assistant, Fighting Irish Media
University of Notre Dame
05.2016 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Media, Film Production, Non-Fiction Filmmaking
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies And Production, Narrative Filmmaking
Indiana University Bloomington
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