John Murphy
Elmhurst
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Videographer
Iowa Football
Iowa City
02.2024 - Current
- Worked with the video staff to record practice and game film for the Hawkeyes football team
- Worked with a large variety of cameras and equipment for different angles and needs, such as Trackman, 8K Pods, and Sony cameras.
- Transferred data from one format to another using digital editing systems. (catapult)
- Ensured that all necessary audio and visual materials were available for each practice and game.
- Coordinated with outside vendors for additional services when required. (DV Sport)
- Troubleshoot technical issues related to audio and video equipment.
- Operated mics and recorders and maintained accurate sound reports, communicating issues for offensive coaches
Summer Video Intern
Iowa Football
Iowa City
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Input PFF data for scheduling and Video data for coaches.
- Relogged data in Premiere Pro for the creative media team.
- Fixed camera equipment and 8K equipment.
- Organized media files into an organized library system for easy access for other team members.
- Filmed and Edited our Hawkeye Legacy Video
- Day-to-day tasks helping Coaches and Players with various issues or filming needs.
Camera Operator
St Giles. Church
Oak Park
04.2021 - 12.2023
- Oversaw live streams by working with YouTube's live-streaming service. every other weekend for St. Giles Church's weekly mass.
- Used vMIX software to control 3 different cameras to get the best angle possible for what pertains to the mass that people needed to see.
- Prepared the cameras using presets made to show where the readings, singing, communion ceremony, and anything else that pertained to the mass, as well as moving the camera on the fly and making new presets for specialized masses like baptisms or funerals.
- Troubleshoot different errors with WiFi, software not cooperating, YouTube server disconnects, presets showing the wrong angle, and having to cut away from various problems that were not intended to be seen by the audience.
Videographer
York Community High School
Elmhurst
08.2017 - 04.2021
- Filmed for the York Football and Basketball teams all four years of High School for coaches' video.
- For York Football I filmed from the press box with a fixed camera on a tripod connected to the Hudl system, as well as the endzone camera structure connected to the same software.
- Set up and operate video cameras, endzone equipment, Hudl boxes, and iPads connected to the Hudl system for live feeds for the Coaches to review plays with players, as well as troubleshoot these systems when they would fail and get them back up and running as smooth and as fast as possible.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
University of Iowa
Iowa City05-2026
General Studies
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL12-2023
High School Diploma -
York Comprehensive High School
Elmhurst, IL05-2021
Skills
- Premier Pro and vMix software knowledge
- Shooting Live Video
- Post-Production Editing
- Audio-Visual Equipment Specialties
- Catapult/XOs software knowledge
- Experience with high-profile athletes and coaches
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Troubleshooting technical malfunctions with limited time
References
· Robert Rahfeldt - Director, Football Video Operations, University of Iowa Football
- robert-rahfeldt@hawkeyefootball.com, +1-(319)-530-7175
· Owen Cooper - Associate Director, Football Video Operations, University of Iowa Football
- owen-cooper@uiowa.edu, +1-(515)-321-6029
· Connor Hermiston - Assistant Director, Football Video Operations, University of Iowa Football
- connor-hermiston@hawkeyefootball.com, +1-(563)-210-7089
Timeline
Summer Video Intern
Iowa Football
06.2025 - 08.2025
Student Videographer
Iowa Football
02.2024 - Current
Camera Operator
St Giles. Church
04.2021 - 12.2023
Videographer
York Community High School
08.2017 - 04.2021
General Studies
College of DuPage
High School Diploma -
York Comprehensive High School
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
University of Iowa