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Klyde Java is a journalist, filmmaker, and photographer based in San Francisco, California. He was born and raised in southern California and currently attends San Francisco State University, double majoring in Psychology and Broadcast Electronic Communication Arts (BECA) with a minor in Journalism.
His work has appeared in local San Francisco publications such as the Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon and Golden Gate Xpress at San Francisco State University.
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Work Experience
Post Production Intern at Northern Lights
June 1, 2025 - PresentScreened shows for potential audio/visual bites for trailers. Converted camera raw files for editors and assistants. Maintained office cleanliness, handled company calls, and ran deliveries.
Freelance Journalist
July 1, 2024 - PresentInterviewed key subjects for news and human interest pieces. Contributed to Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon and Golden Gate Xpress. Covered large-scale events like Bay to Breakers and SF Giants Opening Day.
Freelance Photojournalist
July 1, 2024 - PresentPhotographed news and human interest subjects, capturing photos in high-pressure situations. Managed media using Photo Mechanic and Adobe Lightroom.
Audio/Video Technician at Student Life Events Center (San Francisco State University)
May 31, 2025 - July 31, 2025Mixed audio tracks for live events like conventions and concerts. Programmed video and light projection for faculty and academic conferences.
2nd Assistant Camera
May 31, 2025 - July 31, 2025Worked on short films, commercials, and music video sets in the Bay Area. Assisted camera department with lens changes, slating scenes, and setting up video village. Maintained camera settings such as white balance, aperture, and ISO.
Production Assistant
May 31, 2025 - July 31, 2025Assisted various departments on short film, commercial, and music video sets. Coordinated with producers and ADs for lunches, media delivery, and equipment transport.
Associate at In-N-Out Burger
December 31, 2022 - July 31, 2025Handled customer orders and change. Increased store cleanliness through consistent maintenance. Prepared produce for cooks and associates.
Production Assistant Intern at NBC Sports Bay Area
August 1, 2025 - PresentLogged key moments during Giants, Warriors, 49ers, and Sharks games for producers and editors; responsible for operating Tagboard software and programming monitors for Pregame and Postgame shows; shadowed and assisted on-site crew for Giants, Warriors, 49ers, and Sharks Pregame and Postgame shows.
Freelance Journalist at Self-Employed
July 1, 2024 - PresentInterviewed key subjects for pieces, ranging from news to human interest; contributed pieces for the Richmond Review / Sunset Beacon and Golden Gate Xpress; previously covered large-scale events such as Bay to Breakers and SF Giants Opening Day.
Freelance Photojournalist at Self-Employed
July 1, 2024 - PresentPhotographed subjects for pieces, ranging from news to human interest; captured photos in high-pressure situations; managed media through Photo Mechanic and Adobe Lightroom.
Intern, Social View Agency at Social View Agency
August 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025Shot and video for social media for an assigned client; collaborated with supervisors to coordinate a plan for social media posts.
2nd Assistant Camera at Various Bay Area Productions
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025Worked on short films, commercials, and music video sets throughout the Bay Area; assisted camera department with lens changes, slate-ing scenes, and setting up video village; maintained camera settings (white balance, aperture, ISO).
Production Assistant at Various
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025Worked on short films, commercials, and music video sets throughout the Bay Area; assisted various departments on set such as camera, G&E, and audio; communicated with producers and ADs to coordinate lunches, deliver media, and transport equipment.
Assistant at In-N-Out Burger
March 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022Took orders and handled customer changes; maintained store cleanliness and operations.
Education
High School Diploma at Vista Murrieta High School
August 1, 2017 - June 30, 2021Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at San Francisco State University
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2026Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts at San Francisco State University
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2026Minor in Journalism at San Francisco State University
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2026Exchange Student at University of Birmingham
September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024Vista Murrieta High School Diploma at Vista Murrieta High School
August 1, 2017 - June 1, 2021Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Professional Services
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