Outgoing, organized, and intentional creative with passions in non-fiction media, video-editing, human stories, and all things storytelling
jane shevlin
RESUME
EDUCATION
Syracuse University, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
Bachelor of Science: Editorial Photography and Photo and Video Journalism
Minor: Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises at Whitman School of Mangaement
1 of 15 Newhouse Scholar's for the Class of 2023
SKILLS
Adobe Lightroom, PremierePro, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign
Socials Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Facebook
Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Google Drive, Docs, Sheets
Equipment Canon and Panasonic camera operation, Canon Speedlight, DR-10L Lavalier, interview lighting
Other Wordpress Web Builder, SquareSpace Web Builder, Canva, Trint (transcribing software), Bloom (CRM)
experiencE
CBS Page New York NY
September 2023 - Present
•Assist with executive administrative duties for Susan Zirinsky and the See it Now Studios Team including Microsoft Outlook calendar and email management, coordination and scheduling for virtual and in-person meetings, note-taking for pitch meetings, and other administrative support duties
•Manage 400+ audience members handling check-in, seating coordination, and guest accommodations for the Late Show, The Drew Barrymore Show, and Last Week Tonight
•Handle transportation and travel services and call sheets for the CBS Saturday Morning News taping
•Assist the musical talent for the CBS Mornings Saturday Sessions band taping by greeting guests, assisting with greenroom duties, and transporting talent through the studio
Armian Pictures Development Assistant Remote
June 2023 - October 2023
• Assist the producer/director on wide ranging archival research and investigation for a documentary feature film
• Create pitch decks and look book by pulling imagery that aligns with the creative vision of the director
• Log archival materials and create an organized filing system with Google Drive and Excel
• Attend weekly meetings with the director and producer to compile research and build the storyline
Vice Media Production Intern Venice Beach
June 2022 - August 2022
• Cross-functionally assisting and developing on production for commercials and music videos
• Aid in editing and pulling images for commercial pitch decks
• Develop and aid with research for docu-series by transcribing and editing audio clips
• Edit sequences on Premiere Pro for an un-scripted series sizzle reel
• Team up with other Vice Media interns to build a research presentation on the future of Vice Studios
Sara Jane Videography Co-Founder West Chester, PA
July 2018 - Present
• Handle insurance, finances, contracts, and licenses for the company
• Communicate and book with clientele through detailed CRM software, Bloom
• Film and operate camera, audio, and lighting equipment for 8-12 hours per wedding day (72 weddings since 2018)
• Edit 8-10 hours of footage into 7-10 minute highlight films using Adobe Premiere Pro
• Create visually appealing Instagram advertisements to market to potential clientele
Production Assistant (Freelance)
Small-Tall Productions (short film) Syracuse, NY // September 2022
The Countdown (pilot) Los Angeles, CA // July 2022
• Assist with crafty, set-design, and other logistics for a three day production
• Assist the camera team when needed with equipment handling, set up, and strike
University Girl Magazine Photo Director: Syracuse NY
February 2021 - May 2023
• Light and photograph three styled photography sessions and assist in the creative direction for images
• Edit from 8,000 to 100 images and color and retouch as needed on Lightroom CC
• Collaborate with the creative directors in editing the magazine selections for the seasonal print issue
• Create visually pleasing social media content on Instagram and TikTok
Outer Heaven Films Production Intern: Remote
July 2021 - December 2021
• Field daily tasks such as booking production vans, doing actor valuations, and coordinating field shoots
• Perform research for production days and make phone calls to inquire crew members
• Research thoroughly on potential subjects and stories as well as read scripts for potential production
• Work as the financial production assistant for a YouTube series by organizing receipts on an Excel document and keeping track of total spending based on the production budget
Hewes Pictures, Deliverables Intern: Remote
June 2021 - November 2023
• Guide directors on feature films through the process of delivering the film for broadcast standard
• Coordinate delivery to TV stations and platforms including Direct TV, Apple TV, Amazon Prime.
• Manage Hewes’ entire content library with 6,000 hours of content
• Communicate directly with content creators to ensure all documents, copyrights, artwork, trailers, and captions were included for sale
College Scoops Project Manager: Syracuse, NY
January 2021 - June 2021
• Write and pitch a script for the company’s advertisement film
• Cast, produce, and coordinate six filming dates and eight scenes
• Shoot the film over a three-week period in several Syracuse, NY locations
• Edit footage into a two-minute advertisement on Premiere Pro
ACHIEVEMENTS
James Cox Journalism Scholarship Winner for Documentary Film: Stella's Diner Piece
Hearst Journalism Award Candidate
Maxwell Community Scholarship Winner
Elected member of the Newhouse Visual Communications Hiring Committee
Publications in the Daily Orange
COURSES
Advanced Multimedia Storytelling
Cinematography Light and Concept
The Art of Producing
Ethics and Media Profession
Documentary Production
Communications Law
Introduction to Graphic Design
Introduction to Accounting
Spanish Language (taught in Spanish)
Practical Grammar for Communications
Cross Media News Writing