I am a budding media production professional and current student at Virginia Commonwealth University, pursuing a B.S. in Mass Communications with a concentration in Media Production and a minor in Creative Writing. I thrive in collaborative settings, coordinating teams, timelines, and creative tasks to turn ideas into engaging short films and digital content. My hands-on experience spans writing, producing, editing, and social media management, with a strong passion for storytelling through both narrative and visual media. I enjoy building compelling narratives for film projects and brand content, and I am always eager to learn new skills and contribute across production, post-production, and distribution stages. I aim to grow as a versatile creator who can lead projects from concept to delivery while maintaining a collaborative, friendly approach with all teammates and stakeholders.

October Atkinson

I am a budding media production professional and current student at Virginia Commonwealth University, pursuing a B.S. in Mass Communications with a concentration in Media Production and a minor in Creative Writing. I thrive in collaborative settings, coordinating teams, timelines, and creative tasks to turn ideas into engaging short films and digital content. My hands-on experience spans writing, producing, editing, and social media management, with a strong passion for storytelling through both narrative and visual media. I enjoy building compelling narratives for film projects and brand content, and I am always eager to learn new skills and contribute across production, post-production, and distribution stages. I aim to grow as a versatile creator who can lead projects from concept to delivery while maintaining a collaborative, friendly approach with all teammates and stakeholders.

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I am a budding media production professional and current student at Virginia Commonwealth University, pursuing a B.S. in Mass Communications with a concentration in Media Production and a minor in Creative Writing. I thrive in collaborative settings, coordinating teams, timelines, and creative tasks to turn ideas into engaging short films and digital content. My hands-on experience spans writing, producing, editing, and social media management, with a strong passion for storytelling through both narrative and visual media.

I enjoy building compelling narratives for film projects and brand content, and I am always eager to learn new skills and contribute across production, post-production, and distribution stages. I aim to grow as a versatile creator who can lead projects from concept to delivery while maintaining a collaborative, friendly approach with all teammates and stakeholders.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Producer, Editor, Writer at Behind The Seams
January 1, 2026 - April 28, 2026
Responsible for all written and verbal communication and organization of subjects and crew. Coordinates schedules and organizes tasks to be completed in a timely manner. Edits long-form content displaying mastery in motion graphics, audio monitoring, and clean transitions.
Team Lead, Social Media Producer at Red Door Escape Room
April 1, 2024 - Present
Lead the team through tasks such as cleaning, repairs, running games on tight schedules. In charge of administrative tasks: phone calls, expenses and inventory. Creating a warm and welcoming environment to interact with guests and make their day. Upkept Instagram page, wrote, shot, and edited original content for social media.
Social Media Editor at The Glorious Beard
August 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Edited scripted short form content with multiple camera angles and voice overs. Demonstrates proficiency editing audio and video in DaVinci Resolve.
Lead Editor at Channel410
August 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Creates custom branded motion graphics for vertical media including, lower thirds, bug, logo, transitions, etc. Edits scripted short form content. Fast paced, punchy, and visually eye-catching. Assigns work to and manages a team of editors to meet a weekly deadline. Reviews other peers' work and quality checks content and edit.
Producer, Editor, Writer at Behind The Seams (short film)
January 1, 2026 - Present
Responsible for all written and verbal communication and organization of subjects and crew. Coordinates schedules and organizes tasks to be completed in a timely manner. Edits long-form content displaying mastery in motion graphics, audio monitoring, and clean transitions.

Education

B.S. in Mass Communications with a concentration in Media Production, Minor in Creative Writing at Virginia Commonwealth University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
B.S. in Mass Communications with a concentration in Media Production, Minor in Creative Writing at Virginia Commonwealth University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment