Jason Askew
University Park
Summary
Dynamic Senior Video Content Editor with extensive experience at Weigel Broadcasting Company, excelling in project management and visual storytelling. Proven track record in leading teams, ensuring compliance with FCC regulations, and delivering high-quality content under tight deadlines. Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud and adept at color correction and grading.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Video Content Editor
Weigel Broadcasting Company
01.2018 - Current
- Oversee a group of twelve video editors, provide training on network guidelines.
- Manage long-form TV show content for digital network channels (Me-TV, H&I, Start TV, Dabl, Story TV, West TV, Catchy Comedy and Movies!).
- Make content edits that keeps the continuity of the storylines for television series and documentaries.
- Remove NSFW content to make sure they adhere to FCC regulations.
Freelance Videographer/Editor
Valley Kingdom Ministries
01.2010 - Current
- Set up cameras for church services, podcasts, plays and music productions.
- Edit church infomercials and teaching content for online pages such as Youtube and Facebook.
- Operate studio, handheld, stabilizer cameras for all live productions and online broadcast.
- Attend pre-production rehearsals and meetings to discuss production elements and shot sequences.
Video Content Editor
Weigel Broadcasting Company
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Edit on-air programming for Me-TV, H&I, Decades, Start, Story and MOVIES! television networks.
- Edit programming content to meet FCC rules and regulations.
- Format show content to meet daily network broadcasting schedule.
Freelance Videographer/Editor
IBN Sports
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Shot high school football and basketball games for college recruiting purposes.
- Edited game highlight packages for the national recruiting show.
- Uploaded full game and highlight footage within the designated deadlines.
Freelance Videographer/Editor
AOL Studio Now
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Shoot Hi-Definition web video commercial spots for Dex One and City Search small business clients.
- Conduct on-camera interviews with business owners, employees and customers.
- Edit b-roll footage, interviews, music tracks and pre-produced graphics on Final Cut Pro editing software.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication
Illinois State University
Normal, IL12.2000
Skills
- Project management
- Time management
- Visual storytelling
- Camera operation
- Video editing
- Team leadership
- Special effects integration
- Attention to detail
- Color correction and grading
- Deadline adherence
- Adobe creative cloud
- Shooting live video
- Adobe premiere pro
Qualifications Summary
- Twelve years of video editing experience at a top five Designated Market Areas (DMA) television station.
- Extensive experience with shooting and editing weddings, podcast, interviews, business video, television programs and sporting events.
- Proficient Adobe Premiere, Photoshop and other Creative Cloud software.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Team player and mentor to video editors and videographers.
- Ability to tell a story through editing understanding pace, utilizing video footage, music and graphics.
Timeline
Senior Video Content Editor
Weigel Broadcasting Company
01.2018 - Current
Video Content Editor
Weigel Broadcasting Company
01.2014 - 01.2018
Freelance Videographer/Editor
IBN Sports
01.2012 - 01.2013
Freelance Videographer/Editor
AOL Studio Now
01.2011 - 01.2013
Freelance Videographer/Editor
Valley Kingdom Ministries
01.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication
Illinois State University