Jason Pfrommer
Jpfrommer@gmail.com
Jasonpfrommer.weebly.com
Objective:
Seeking active employment in the field of communications.
Education:
BA, Journalism/Communication, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb IL, December 2011.
AA, Emphasis in English, Kishwaukee Community College, Malta IL, May 2008.
Additional Skills:
Computer: Proficient in MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Creative Suite, Avid Liquid, Final Cut,
Motion 5, iMovie, NewsKing, and Celtx.
Shooting: Familiar with DSLR (Cannon 60D and T2I), Sony HDV, GoPro, and drone.
Writing: Skilled in scripting for TV and radio, technical, narrative, and news.
Audio: Capable of recording, editing, and voice over work.
Experience:
Shaw Media, Cinematographer/video editor/script writer/voice talent, SIL Route 31, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014.
(815) 459-8118. July, 2012 present:
Shot with a DSLR, Sony HDV and GoPro
Created original motion graphics using Motion 5 and After Effects
Scripted, directed, shot and edited commercials (some intended for cable broadcast)
Used visual storytelling to give many print articles informative and exciting supplements
Traveled a great deal to work one on one with clients
Gathered analytics for clients on a number of video hosting sites
Shot and edited the Zach Dacy video which received national attention. https://vimeo.com/76529107
Northern Star daily paper, Reporter/copy editor/online editor/video editor, NIU Campus Life Building Suite
130, DeKalb IL, 60115. (815) 753-0101. September, 2008 - December, 2011:
Directed a team of videographers who gathered online content
Wrote engaging stories for a daily newspaper
Managed the newspapers online content
Updated all social media outlets for newspaper, daily
Awarded 3rd in 2012 by ICPA for online publication
Northern Television Center, Reporter/anchor/videographer/editor/writer, 123 E. Stadium Dr. DeKalb IL, 60115
(815) 753-8888. May, 2009 December, 2011:
Gained technical camera experience and edited video daily
Wrote news for broadcast on a daily basis and anchored a live news show once a week
Maintained a professional and friendly relationship with many sources