Jesse Rosenberg has been working as a freelance video creator and photographer since graduating from New York University Tisch School of the Arts in 2014. He is currently self-employed and based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He recently worked for the City of Piedmont as the Video Communications Specialist. From May 2021 to August 2023 he worked at The Center For Independent Living as a Videographer/Digital Content Creator. In 2020 he produced a video for Great Big Story in Wadi Rum, Jordan, which has over 150k views. From January 2016 to March 2020, he worked as a camera operator on multiple documentary travel series with shoots completed in 29 countries over six continents. He was a camera operator for BBC Earth’s Extreme Treks (Season 2 and 3), Discovery Channel’s Expedition Asia, and Tencent’s Granny Knows Best. In addition to working on travel shows, Jesse has directed and filmed branded content for a wide range of companies and non-profit organizations including Skullcandy, Google Play Music, LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and Swim Across America. He has filmed news pieces for CNN and NBC and also has experience directing live music videos for bands such as Cage the Elephant.

Jesse Rosenberg

Jesse Rosenberg has been working as a freelance video creator and photographer since graduating from New York University Tisch School of the Arts in 2014. He is currently self-employed and based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He recently worked for the City of Piedmont as the Video Communications Specialist. From May 2021 to August 2023 he worked at The Center For Independent Living as a Videographer/Digital Content Creator. In 2020 he produced a video for Great Big Story in Wadi Rum, Jordan, which has over 150k views. From January 2016 to March 2020, he worked as a camera operator on multiple documentary travel series with shoots completed in 29 countries over six continents. He was a camera operator for BBC Earth’s Extreme Treks (Season 2 and 3), Discovery Channel’s Expedition Asia, and Tencent’s Granny Knows Best. In addition to working on travel shows, Jesse has directed and filmed branded content for a wide range of companies and non-profit organizations including Skullcandy, Google Play Music, LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and Swim Across America. He has filmed news pieces for CNN and NBC and also has experience directing live music videos for bands such as Cage the Elephant.

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Jesse Rosenberg has been working as a freelance video creator and photographer since graduating from New York University Tisch School of the Arts in 2014. He is currently self-employed and based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He recently worked for the City of Piedmont as the Video Communications Specialist. From May 2021 to August 2023 he worked at The Center For Independent Living as a Videographer/Digital Content Creator. In 2020 he produced a video for Great Big Story in Wadi Rum, Jordan, which has over 150k views. From January 2016 to March 2020, he worked as a camera operator on multiple documentary travel series with shoots completed in 29 countries over six continents. He was a camera operator for BBC Earth’s Extreme Treks (Season 2 and 3), Discovery Channel’s Expedition Asia, and Tencent’s Granny Knows Best. In addition to working on travel shows, Jesse has directed and filmed branded content for a wide range of companies and non-profit organizations including Skullcandy, Google Play Music, LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and Swim Across America. He has filmed news pieces for CNN and NBC and also has experience directing live music videos for bands such as Cage the Elephant.

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Work Experience

Experience Video Communications Specialist/Television Station Manager at City of Piedmont, CA
September 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Broadcasted all City public meetings to local television channels and the City website livestream; maintained and troubleshot television station equipment; planned, captured, and edited photo and video content for City projects, events, and public outreach initiatives.
Videographer/Digital Content Creator at The Center for Independent Living (CIL)
May 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
Developed visual and written content aligned with CIL’s mission for disability advocacy; evaluated content strategy and social media analytics to plan future projects; performed website copywriting and design updates to support a rebrand; produced marketing and educational campaigns in collaboration with local nonprofits and public agencies.
Producer at Great Big Story – Living in the Valley of the Moon
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Produced and filmed a short documentary about a family living in the Wadi Rum desert in Jordan; managed subtitling for interview translation into English; achieved over 175k views on YouTube.
Content Creator at Strong Agronomy
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Collaborated with clients on marketing needs; photographed and filmed content for social media, contributing to growth of 10,000 new Instagram followers.
Producer/Director/Editor at 1 Minute 1 Life: Susan Helmrich
January 1, 2017 - Present
Produced a one-minute documentary celebrating a cancer survivor and her work for Swim Across America; the piece was featured on Upworthy with over 250k views.
Director/Cinematographer at LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
January 1, 2017 - Present
Produced, directed, and filmed a short documentary promoting an employment immersion program for a nonprofit supporting blind and visually impaired people.
Camera Operator at Ryan Pyle Productions
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Operated/recorded B camera and handled sound for multiple documentary travel series for networks including Discovery Channel, BBC Earth, and Tencent; photographed host Ryan Pyle in the field to create social media marketing materials.
Director/Cinematographer at The Wild Honey Pie
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Directed and filmed live music sessions featuring multiple bands in recording studios and outdoor locations; generated over 2.5 million combined views.

Education

B.F.A. in Film and Television at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
January 1, 2014 - July 30, 2026
B.F.A. in Film and Television at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
January 1, 2014 - July 30, 2026

Qualifications

Certified Steadicam Operator
January 1, 2021 - July 30, 2026
Certified Steadicam Operator Expert
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Government