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Rebecca Shrode

Chicago

Summary

Creative and innovative Videographer with a background in creating high-quality, engaging video content for various platforms. Knows how to utilize technical skills in directing, editing, and producing while incorporating storytelling elements effectively. Strong ability to work both independently and as part of team projects. In previous roles, have elevated brand identities through compelling visual narratives that resonated with target audiences.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Videographer/Editor

Weigel Broadcasting Co.
Chicago
11.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for the end-to-end production process, including planning, shooting, editing, and formatting for multicast television networks.
  • Focused intently on detail to ensure exceptional audio-visual standards.
  • Generated short-form, long-form, and social media materials adhering to time-sensitive requirements.

Special Projects Photographer

Weigel Broadcasting Co.
South Bend
08.2020 - 11.2021
  • Planned, filmed, and edited compelling long-format stories for broadcast.
  • Coordinated with reporters and editorial staff to create compelling video and audio content across multiple formats.

Photojournalist/Editor

Weigel Broadcasting Co.
South Bend
10.2018 - 07.2020
  • Shoot and edit news, sports, and specials in a competitive news market.
  • Fostered meaningful connections through storytelling and community collaboration.
  • Within my nearly three years here, I have managed to get promoted to the special projects photographer, taking on more serious and important stories.

Education

Bachelor's - Telecommunications

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
05.2018

Skills

  • Adobe Premiere
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Video Content Creation
  • Cinematography
  • Photography
  • Journalism
  • Multi-cam use
  • Lighting
  • Motion graphics
  • Kinetic Typography
  • Social media management

Accomplishments

Edward R. Murrow Award - May 2022

News Documentary

• Shots Fired: The Eric Logan Investigation - Videographer/Editor

Emmy Award - November 2023

Won the Midwest Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement for News Gathering - Politics/Government

Certification

  • Remote Pilot, 08/01/22, 08/01/26
  • Commercial Drone Pilot

Timeline

Videographer/Editor

Weigel Broadcasting Co.
11.2021 - Current

Special Projects Photographer

Weigel Broadcasting Co.
08.2020 - 11.2021

Photojournalist/Editor

Weigel Broadcasting Co.
10.2018 - 07.2020

Bachelor's - Telecommunications

Ball State University
Rebecca Shrode