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I’m Michael James Horn, a creative and detail-oriented videographer and film editor with a passion for storytelling and visual media. I have extensive experience in pre- and post-production across film, television, and live events, and I’m highly skilled in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and Final Cut Pro, delivering high-quality visual content under tight deadlines.
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Work Experience
Freelance Videographer / Video Editor / A/V Technician at MJH Films
July 1, 2011 - PresentProvide full-cycle video production and editing for weddings, music videos, documentaries, and marketing campaigns. Collaborate with clients from concept development through final delivery, ensuring a polished, professional result. Experience includes projects with Discovery Channel, American Enterprise Institute, and multiple local musicians and businesses. Utilize Adobe Creative Suite and Final Cut Pro for editing, sound design, motion graphics, and visual effects.
Audio-Visual Technician / Live Stream Operator at American Enterprise Institute
April 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025Staged and operated professional audio-visual systems for live events, panels, and conferences. Managed multi-camera live streams using Sony robotic cameras, Yamaha QL-1 mixers, and Wirecast software. Provided real-time troubleshooting and client coordination during VIP and high-profile events. Edited post-event content using Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, and YouTube Creator Studio.
Live Stream / Master Control Operator at Verizon Digital Media Services
March 1, 2020 - October 16, 2025Coordinated live streaming of sports events across ESPN, FOX, CBS, and international platforms. Operated uplinks, commercial inserts, and content moderation during live broadcasts. Covered major events including Serena Williams & Roger Federer US Open matches and Saturday Primetime College Football. Recognized for calm performance under pressure and rapid technical problem solving.
Pro Shop Manager / Social Media Coordinator at Virginia Golf Center
June 1, 2025 - October 16, 2025Managed retail operations, inventory, and staff while maintaining social media presence through photography and video content. Promoted three times for outstanding service and leadership. Handled technical troubleshooting and implemented visual branding across digital platforms.
Freelance Videographer / Video Editor / A/V Technician at MJH Films
July 1, 2011 - PresentProvide full-cycle video production and editing for weddings, music videos, documentaries, and marketing campaigns. Collaborate with clients from concept development through final delivery, ensuring a polished, professional result. Utilize Adobe Creative Suite and Final Cut Pro for editing, sound design, motion graphics, and visual effects.
Audio-Visual Technician / Live Stream Operator at American Enterprise Institute
April 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025Staged and operated professional audio-visual systems for live events, panels, and conferences. Managed multi-camera live streams using Sony robotic cameras, Yamaha QL-1 mixers, and Wirecast software. Provided real-time troubleshooting and client coordination during VIP and high-profile events. Edited post-event content using Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, and YouTube Creator Studio.
Live Stream / Master Control Operator at Verizon Digital Media Services
March 1, 2020 - October 16, 2025Coordinated live streaming of sports events across ESPN, FOX, CBS, and international platforms. Operated uplinks, commercial inserts, and content moderation during live broadcasts. Covered major events including Serena Williams & Roger Federer US Open matches and Saturday Primetime College Football. Recognized for calm performance under pressure and rapid technical problem solving.
Pro Shop Manager / Social Media Coordinator at Virginia Golf Center
June 1, 2025 - October 16, 2025Managed retail operations, inventory, and staff while maintaining social media presence through photography and video content. Promoted three times for outstanding service and leadership. Handled technical troubleshooting and implemented visual branding across digital platforms.
Pro Shop Manager / Social Media Coordinator at Virginia Golf Center
June 1, 2025 - October 16, 2025Promotes the game of golf and the club while providing hospitality and service to members and guests. Responds to inquiries and books tee-times. Manages day-to-day operations and assists with outside golf operations and staff, ensuring adherence to procedures and policies. Responsible for ordering merchandise, maintaining inventory of apparel and gear, training new employees, and troubleshooting technical issues. Additionally, produces photography and video content for the club’s social media platforms.
Audio-Visual Technician / Live Stream Operator at American Enterprise Institute
April 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025Staged auditorium and conference rooms for live stream events, including testing speakers, cabling, and lighting. Performed audio level testing on multiple microphones using various Yamaha QL-1 setups. Prepared and operated four Sony robotic cameras with precision remote controllers and video switchers. Set up live streaming using Wirecast to social platforms and monitored/ mixed audio across multiple channels, coordinating with VIP panelists and clients. Used a range of software/tools (Pinnacle, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Studiolive, Wirecast, YouTube Creator Studio) alongside Excel and PowerPoint.
Live Stream Operator / A/V Technician at Verizon Digital Media Services
March 1, 2020 - October 16, 2025Responsible for the live streaming of sports events and served as a co-master operator with on-field production and camera crews. Worked remotely from Verizon Digital Media Services in Sterling, VA. Initiated events using ESPN Teradek links with CMS uplinks to ESPN, ESPN3, ESPNNI, CBS, Yahoo, and FOX. Supported major leagues and college platforms, including MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, SEC/ACC/Big 12/etc., and international feeds. Duties included inserting commercial breaks, event graphics, content moderation, and ensuring optimal streaming quality. Maintained clock sync, break formats, and on-air slate management, and troubleshot issues such as dropped feeds and hot mics.
Freelance Videographer / Video Editor / A/V Technician at MjhFilms
July 1, 2011 - PresentFreelance videography and photography covering weddings, family events, documentaries, biographies, instructional, music videos, business marketing videos, multimedia development, and stock footage. Produced digital projects based on self-developed concepts and/or themes with script writing and production skills. Exported projects to DV/VHS/DVD and the Internet. Performed video editing using a range of software, including nonlinear editing techniques, graphics import, and sound integration. Emphasized proper camera setup, staging, lighting, and storyboarding for cohesive storytelling.
Freelance Videographer / Video Editor / A/V Technician at MJH Films
July 1, 2011 - PresentProvide full-cycle video production and editing for weddings, music videos, documentaries, and marketing campaigns. Collaborate with clients from concept development through final delivery, ensuring a polished, professional result. Projects include work with Discovery Channel, American Enterprise Institute, and multiple local musicians and businesses. Utilize Adobe Creative Suite and Final Cut Pro for editing, sound design, motion graphics, and visual effects.
Audio-Visual Technician / Live Stream Operator at American Enterprise Institute
April 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025Staged and operated professional audio-visual systems for live events, panels, and conferences. Managed multi-camera live streams using Sony robotic cameras, Yamaha QL-1 mixers, and Wirecast software. Provided real-time troubleshooting and client coordination during VIP and high-profile events. Edited post-event content using Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, and YouTube Creator Studio.
Live Stream / Master Control Operator at Verizon Digital Media Services
March 1, 2020 - October 16, 2025Coordinated live streaming of sports events across ESPN, FOX, CBS, and international platforms. Operated uplinks, commercial inserts, and content moderation during live broadcasts. Covered major events including Serena Williams & Roger Federer US Open matches and Saturday Primetime College Football. Recognized for calm performance under pressure and rapid technical problem solving.
Pro Shop Manager / Social Media Coordinator at Virginia Golf Center
June 1, 2025 - October 16, 2025Managed retail operations, inventory, and staff while maintaining social media presence through photography and video content. Promoted three times for outstanding service and leadership. Handled technical troubleshooting and implemented visual branding across digital platforms.
Education
Certification in Filmmaking, Video Production, and Editing at Northern Virginia Community College
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015Bachelor of Science in Psychology at George Mason University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004Certification in Filmmaking, Video Production, and Editing at Northern Virginia Community College
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015Bachelor of Science in Psychology at George Mason University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004Bachelor of Science: Psychology at George Mason University
September 1, 2000 - May 1, 2004Certification in Filmmaking, Video Production, and Video Editing at Northern Virginia Community College
January 1, 2013 - February 1, 2015Certification in Filmmaking, Video Production, and Editing at Northern Virginia Community College
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015Bachelor of Science in Psychology at George Mason University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004Qualifications
Adobe Premiere Pro
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Adobe After Effects
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Adobe Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Adobe Illustrator
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Final Cut Pro
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Certification in Filmmaking, Video Production, and Editing
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Retail, Other, Education
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