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I'm Rolando Hinojosa, a bilingual video journalist/editor with over a decade of experience in setting up live shots, shooting B-roll, and editing compelling packages with VO and SOT. I thrive under deadline pressure, value clear storytelling, and bring a calm, professional presence to every shoot. I love collaborating with teams to produce high-quality news pieces and engaging visual storytelling. I'm also a PART 107 certified drone operator with hands-on experience in planning, flying, and integrating aerial footage into stories. My goal is to grow as a journalist and editor while continuing to deliver impactful reporting across platforms.…I'm Rolando Hinojosa, a bilingual video journalist/editor with over a decade of experience in setting up live shots, shooting B-roll, and editing compelling packages with VO and SOT. I thrive under deadline pressure, value clear storytelling, and bring a calm, professional presence to every shoot. I love collaborating with teams to produce high-quality news pieces and engaging visual storytelling. I'm also a PART 107 certified drone operator with hands-on experience in planning, flying, and integrating aerial footage into stories. My goal is to grow as a journalist and editor while continuing to deliver impactful reporting across platforms.

Rolando Hinojosa

Video Editor, Camera Operator, Videographer, +4

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I'm Rolando Hinojosa, a bilingual video journalist/editor with over a decade of experience in setting up live shots, shooting B-roll, and editing compelling packages with VO and SOT. I thrive under deadline pressure, value clear storytelling, and bring a calm, professional presence to every shoot. I love collaborating with teams to produce high-quality news pieces and engaging visual storytelling. I'm also a PART 107 certified drone operator with hands-on experience in planning, flying, and integrating aerial footage into stories. My goal is to grow as a journalist and editor while continuing to deliver impactful reporting across platforms.…I'm Rolando Hinojosa, a bilingual video journalist/editor with over a decade of experience in setting up live shots, shooting B-roll, and editing compelling packages with VO and SOT. I thrive under deadline pressure, value clear storytelling, and bring a calm, professional presence to every shoot. I love collaborating with teams to produce high-quality news pieces and engaging visual storytelling. I'm also a PART 107 certified drone operator with hands-on experience in planning, flying, and integrating aerial footage into stories. My goal is to grow as a journalist and editor while continuing to deliver impactful reporting across platforms.

Available to hire

I’m Rolando Hinojosa, a bilingual video journalist/editor with over a decade of experience in setting up live shots, shooting B-roll, and editing compelling packages with VO and SOT. I thrive under deadline pressure, value clear storytelling, and bring a calm, professional presence to every shoot. I love collaborating with teams to produce high-quality news pieces and engaging visual storytelling.

I’m also a PART 107 certified drone operator with hands-on experience in planning, flying, and integrating aerial footage into stories. My goal is to grow as a journalist and editor while continuing to deliver impactful reporting across platforms.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

Work Experience

Photojournalist at KHOU Channel 11 News

July 24, 2024 - June 21, 2024

Set up live shots and interviews, shoot B-roll footage, capture sound on tape, and shoot and edit news stories.

Photojournalist at NewsNation Network News

March 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024

Set up live shots and interviews, shoot B-roll and sound on tape footage, shoot and edit news stories, and operate drone video/live shots.

Photojournalist at KPRC-TV Channel 2

February 1, 2020 - March 31, 2023

Set up live shots and interviews, shoot B-roll and sound on tape footage, and shoot and edit news stories.

Photojournalist at WPTV News Channel 5

September 1, 2018 - February 28, 2020

Set up live shots and interviews, shoot B-roll and sound on tape footage, and shoot and edit news stories.

Photojournalist at KPRC-TV Channel 2

June 1, 2015 - September 30, 2018

Set up live shots and interviews, shoot B-roll and sound on tape footage, and shoot and edit news stories.

Photojournalist at KXLN-TV 45 Univision

February 1, 2012 - March 31, 2015

Set up live shots and interviews, shoot B-roll and sound on tape footage, and shoot and edit news stories.

Promotions Tech at Univision Radio

May 1, 2008 - July 31, 2010

Executed event recaps for KAMA and KOVE, prepared prize bags for promotions, maintained and restocked vans for techs and live broadcasts, set up for remotes and live broadcasts, and interacted with consumers and radio listeners.

Road Service Technician at Stewarts Tire & Auto Center

May 1, 2002 - May 31, 2008

Provided road service assistance including tire changes for stranded customers and greeted customers as a service writer.

UAS Air Specialist at Intertek

August 1, 2025 - Present

Performs UAS-based emissions testing planning and data collection. Roles include UGCS flight planning, total station surveying, and 3D scanning/photography for environmental assessments and product testing.

Photojournalist at KHOU Channel 11

July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025

Set up live shots and interviews, shoot B-roll, and capture sound on tape as part of news packages; responsible for shooting and editing stories.

Photojournalist at NewsNation Network

March 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024

Set up live shots and interviews, shoot B-roll, and produce/edit news packages including VO/SOT.