Joseph Scimo
(630) 464 - 6286 • jmscimo@sbcglobal.net • josephscimo.com
EX P E RI E N C E
Video Editor, Illusion Industries; Burbank, CA—Aug 2019-Present
• Ingesting, converting, and editing videos into skits and previews for social media releases.
• Create photo advertisements about upcoming events and product releases using Photoshop.
Production Assistant, Bradley University Athletics Department; Peoria, IL—Feb-May 2019
• Technical directing and camera operating for live college sports games (ex: basketball, softball, basketball).
• Edited videos for sports teams and featured student-athletes for social media.
• Set up cameras, background, and lighting for sports team videos, interviews, and postgame shows.
Production Assistant, ODB Films; St. Charles, IL—June 2018-Jan 2019
• Read, reviewed, and graded screenplays for possible production.
• Transcribed interviews, edited, and organized footage for internet videos.
• Take inventory of and set up production equipment during shoots.
BUTV News Director, Bradley University; Peoria, IL—Aug-Dec 2018
• Announced prompts and informed crew of students which audio and video sources will be live.
• Worked with the producers to organize and mark the script.
Camera Operator, Kane County Cougars; Geneva, IL—June-Aug 2018
• Filmed fans, concerts, and on-field activities during ballpark theme nights.
• Edited footage into highlight videos for social media.
Intern, Family Theater Productions; Los Angeles, CA—Feb-May 2018
• Read, reviewed, and graded screenplays for possible production.
• Helped with lighting, sound, and camera during recorded and live video shoots.
Video Editor, WEEK-TV 25; East Peoria, IL—Aug-Dec 2017
• Recut and prepared videos for broadcast from locally shot footage and NBC Headquarters sent videos.
• Operated the teleprompter and timed segments during the newscasts.
S K I L LS
Working proficiency with: Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Avid Media Composer, Camera Operating,
Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Technical Directing.
EDU CATI ON LE ADERS HIP AN D SERV IC E
Bradley University, Peoria, IL Sigma Chi Fraternity
B.S. Degree, May 2019 • Huntsman Cancer Foundation fundraiser (2016-19)
Major: Communications (Television Arts) • Tribune on executive board (2017-18)
Minor: Management & Leadership • Social Media Co-Chairman (2016-18)
3.10 Overall GPA • “Greek of the Week” Award (2016)
Spring & Fall 2018 Dean’s List (3.50+ GPA)
Whiskeydaddle Races
Spring 2018 Hollywood Semester
• Marathon Volunteer (2018)
P E RS O NAL AC TI V ITI E S
• Bradley University Hollywood Semester teaching assistant (Present)
• Ice hockey scorekeeper (2018-19)
• Inline hockey player (2007-14, 18)
• St. Charles East High School mascot, volleyball player (2011-15)