I'm Nathan Weyland, a visual media professional with 14+ years of experience in digital asset production and post-production, specializing in editorial, documentary, and corporate storytelling. I excel at archive management, research, licensing, and building end-to-end creative workflows that deliver high-quality visuals for clients such as The New York Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, and Lego. My journalism background informs my sourcing and verification, and I thrive under tight deadlines while ensuring legal compliance and compelling, accurate storytelling across media formats—from photos and archival assets to video. I also maintain a FAA Part 107 drone certification and continually develop skills in drone videography, editing, and storytelling for diverse audiences.

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I'm Nathan Weyland, a visual media professional with 14+ years of experience in digital asset production and post-production, specializing in editorial, documentary, and corporate storytelling. I excel at archive management, research, licensing, and building end-to-end creative workflows that deliver high-quality visuals for clients such as The New York Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, and Lego. My journalism background informs my sourcing and verification, and I thrive under tight deadlines while ensuring legal compliance and compelling, accurate storytelling across media formats—from photos and archival assets to video. I also maintain a FAA Part 107 drone certification and continually develop skills in drone videography, editing, and storytelling for diverse audiences.

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I’m Nathan Weyland, a visual media professional with 14+ years of experience in digital asset production and post-production, specializing in editorial, documentary, and corporate storytelling. I excel at archive management, research, licensing, and building end-to-end creative workflows that deliver high-quality visuals for clients such as The New York Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, and Lego.

My journalism background informs my sourcing and verification, and I thrive under tight deadlines while ensuring legal compliance and compelling, accurate storytelling across media formats—from photos and archival assets to video. I also maintain a FAA Part 107 drone certification and continually develop skills in drone videography, editing, and storytelling for diverse audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Visual Media Specialist at Self-Employed
January 1, 2009 - Present
Managed end-to-end production of 50+ multimedia projects annually, delivering high-impact visuals for clients such as The New York Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, and Lego. Conducted comprehensive archival asset searches, licensing negotiations, and media curation to ensure legal compliance and high-quality project deliverables. Implemented advanced archival workflows to organize, preserve, and securely manage digital and physical media collections. Edited promotional, social, and documentary video content for clients, including projects for Salesforce and Hearst Media, ensuring brand consistency and engaging storytelling. Coordinated with clients and agencies to deliver polished visuals under tight deadlines.

Education

B.A. in Photojournalism (Cum Laude) at San Francisco State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Certification
September 1, 2020 - February 3, 2026
Audio Storytelling for Journalists (Knight Center Course)
September 1, 2021 - February 3, 2026
Eddie Adams Workshop Attendee
September 1, 2009 - February 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
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