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Cassidy T. Jones

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Hi there, I’m Cassidy T. Jones, a Sacramento-based photojournalist and cinematographer with a passion for telling stories through powerful visuals.

About

Hi there, I’m Cassidy T. Jones, a Sacramento-based photojournalist and cinematographer with a passion for telling stories through powerful visuals. I love capturing breaking news, compelling interviews, and cinematic moments for TV and digital platforms, while delivering accurate and engaging storytelling.

Over the years I’ve worked across fast-paced newsrooms and film productions, from live helicopter shoots to multi-camera setups. I’m committed to collaboration, reliability, and quality, and I’m excited to bring my camera craft and creative eye to new projects.

  • 9 years' experience
  • Joined May 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Government

Work experience· 5 roles

Photojournalist · KCRA 3 NewsSep 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

Shoot and edit daily news packages for television broadcast and digital platforms; Cover breaking news live with reporters, operating field and studio equipment; Operate LiveCopter 3 helicopter camera/computer system and LiveTracker 3 storm-tracking SUV; Collaborate with reporters, producers, and managers to produce compelling, accurate stories; Manage video catalog systems for storage and retrieval

Photojournalist · FOX40 NewsOct 2023 – Sep 2024 · 1 yr

Shot and edited news stories using Sony XDCAM cameras and Adobe Premiere Pro; Covered live and breaking news daily utilizing LiveU and TVU systems; Partnered with reporters to develop and produce long-form stories; Ensured all visual elements aligned with station objectives and brand standards

Mechanical and Technical Occupational Trainee · Department of General ServicesSep 2019 – Oct 2023 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Produced Hello DGS, a bi-monthly newscast highlighting agency updates; Shot video with Nikon Z6 DSLR and Panasonic AJ-PX270AN cameras; Conducted still photography with Nikon Z6 and Canon D610 cameras; Handled lighting and audio for multi-camera video productions; Edited video and photography using Adobe Creative Cloud applications

Cinematographer · BCM FilmsJun 2018 – Jun 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo
Cinematographer/Editor · Community Work (Video Production)Aug 2015 – May 2017 · 1 yr 10 mos

Education

· California State University Sacramento2030 – 2026

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