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About John L. Finley
Background
Highly creative and multitalented Video Journalist with extensive experience in creating video products, generating and inserting on-screen motion graphics, and editing using design software programs. Experienced in implementing comprehensive visual information programs and using state-of-the-art visual information products to reach the public through broadcast and social media.Strong attention to detail and great eye for creativity. Specializing in character driven stories. Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills; adept at working with senior leaders, content providers, and subject matter experts. Excels within fast paced, deadline-driven environments, operating with strict quality requirements, multitasking multiple projects. High knowledge of social media trends and what videos will garner engagement. Strong written and verbal skills. Knowledgeable in AP writing style and on-camera interview ability. Novice understanding of artificial intelligence (A.I.) programs.
Resume
Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers Program, Washington, D.C. (6/12/2024-7/19/2024)
Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers Program, Washington, D.C. (6/12/2024-7/19/2024)
Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers Program, Washington, D.C. (6/12/2024-7/19/2024)
Program Jr Instructor
Instructor for the inaugural how to create Public Service Announcements and Videography class in collaboration with the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences.
Taught 175 students from grades 6th-8th aspects of public service announcements and the foundation of videography.
Students successfully wrote, acted out, and recorded their PSAs which aired in the final program ceremony.
Assisted other instructors in their 3d printing, design thinking, AR/VR and robotics classes.
Photographed program field trips and activities for the weekly newsletter.
DC News Now, Washington, D.C. (07/05/22-Current)
Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers Program, Washington, D.C. (6/12/2024-7/19/2024)
Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers Program, Washington, D.C. (6/12/2024-7/19/2024)
Videographer/Editor
Cover national and local breaking news, politics, and weather events in the Washington D.C. area.
Organize multiple morning show live shots.
Shoot and edit special projects including pieces for Veteran Voices Special and The Long-term Affects of Violence Special.
Member of the DC News Now Go Team that is selected to cover national breaking news stories for parent company Nexstar Broadcasting.
Black News Channel, Tallahassee, FL (02/14/21-03/25/22)
Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers Program, Washington, D.C. (6/12/2024-7/19/2024)
Black News Channel, Tallahassee, FL (02/14/21-03/25/22)
Videographer/ Editor/Producer
Director of Photography and Chief Editor for 30 minute educational lifestyle show "From the Heart." Arranged the set and lighting for filming. Managed all cameras for shooting. Produced valuable input on the direction of the each show and topics discussed. Edit the entire show and multiple camera angles together for broadcast.
Lead editor of “Start Your Day” and “D.C. Today” daily newscasts. I would edit videos, soundbites, and packages using Adobe Premiere, then upload them to correspond with the correct story.
Booked guests for on-air interviews by independently reaching out to prospective interviewees to do live interviews with anchors.
Interviewed subject, wrote, edited, and produced packaged stories for broadcast.
WJXT, Jacksonville, FL (12/20/2014-02/01/2021)
WJXT, Jacksonville, FL (12/20/2014-02/01/2021)
Black News Channel, Tallahassee, FL (02/14/21-03/25/22)
Video Journalist
Successfully captured newsworthy events for television and digital media. Collaborated with reporters and other team members to develop and produce short and long form videos to help succeed at our objective of gathering and producing information to the public.
Highly involved from pre production through post production, including mapping out logistics.
Conducted on-camera interviews.
Edited stories using Velocity, Adobe, and Edius software within strict deadlines. Created and designed my own on-screen motion graphics. Ensured recorded video and audio were ready for broadcast and social media.
Configure and operate electronic news-gathering (ENG) trucks along with portable live backpacks to capture live shots and livestream current events.
Key Achievements:Was selected to participate as an interview subject about my above and beyond performance during Hurricane Maria
Chosen to cover President Barack Obama’s visit to Jacksonville, Fl
WEAR, Pensacola, FL (10/20/2012-12/01/2014)
WJXT, Jacksonville, FL (12/20/2014-02/01/2021)
WEAR, Pensacola, FL (10/20/2012-12/01/2014)
Video Journalist
Produced and shot feature videos packages. Used multiple aspects of storytelling to create high quality visual content. Responsible for maintaining video, audio, and other equipment.Translated sports action into broadcast-ready news. Conducted on-camera interviews and created natural sound packages to effectively convey news stories. Utilized Avid along with Avis I-News to edit news material for broadcast. Archived videos. Took still photographs for web and digital platforms. Coached new employees on using Avid editing software. Configured and operated ENG trucks.
Key Achievements: Chosen to cover the state of Florida high school football playoffs
Skills
WJXT, Jacksonville, FL (12/20/2014-02/01/2021)
WEAR, Pensacola, FL (10/20/2012-12/01/2014)
Sony XD Cams & Panasonic 370
Sony and Nikon DSLRs & GoPro
Live Streaming
Digital Content Creation
Non-linear Video Editing
Adobe Creative Suite
Reel
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