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I'm a creative storyteller with a passion for visuals and sound. I love working with a variety of equipment and software, and I'm always eager to learn new tools and techniques to bring stories to life. With a BA in Media Arts from the University of North Texas and six years of production experience across news, events, and post-production, I bring reliability, collaboration, and a forward-thinking approach to any team.…I'm a creative storyteller with a passion for visuals and sound. I love working with a variety of equipment and software, and I'm always eager to learn new tools and techniques to bring stories to life. With a BA in Media Arts from the University of North Texas and six years of production experience across news, events, and post-production, I bring reliability, collaboration, and a forward-thinking approach to any team.

Rachel Bacon

Camera Operator, Photographer, Video Editor, +2

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I'm a creative storyteller with a passion for visuals and sound. I love working with a variety of equipment and software, and I'm always eager to learn new tools and techniques to bring stories to life. With a BA in Media Arts from the University of North Texas and six years of production experience across news, events, and post-production, I bring reliability, collaboration, and a forward-thinking approach to any team.…I'm a creative storyteller with a passion for visuals and sound. I love working with a variety of equipment and software, and I'm always eager to learn new tools and techniques to bring stories to life. With a BA in Media Arts from the University of North Texas and six years of production experience across news, events, and post-production, I bring reliability, collaboration, and a forward-thinking approach to any team.

Available to hire

I’m a creative storyteller with a passion for visuals and sound. I love working with a variety of equipment and software, and I’m always eager to learn new tools and techniques to bring stories to life.

With a BA in Media Arts from the University of North Texas and six years of production experience across news, events, and post-production, I bring reliability, collaboration, and a forward-thinking approach to any team.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

News Photographer/Editor at CBS Austin

December 1, 2014 - Present

Photographed interviews, meetings, and breaking news; applied rule of thirds, white balance, exposure, and framing; ingested footage; edited sequences with voiceovers and natural sound; used Avid Media Composer for color correction and exports; operated under tight deadlines; collaborated with reporters and producers on creative direction.

Audio Visual Technician at GNTV

May 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024

Loaded and transported equipment; set up and wired gear; directed camera operators and selected shots; configured Sony and Blackmagic cameras; operated PTZ cameras; rigged lights; set up LED walls; programmed and ran ATEM switcher; created lower thirds and graphics with ProPresenter 7; produced social graphics in Photoshop; edited conference/Zoom recordings in Premiere Pro; organized and archived footage.

Videographer at Elite Video Productions

June 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023

Transported and set up camera, mics, and mixer; monitored camera feed and audio levels; performed line edits in Premiere Pro; rendered files in multiple formats and compression.

Technical Director at Swagit Productions, LLC

March 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023

Remote controlled cameras and switched between shots during city council meetings; kept notes of agenda items and times during live streams; adjusted iris, focus, and white balance as needed.

Video Editor Intern at BMH Digital

June 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021

Edited drone footage for marketing; utilized After Effects for logo reveals; edited footage with music, text, and effects to create cohesive final pieces; incorporated feedback from supervisors.

Floor Director/ Technical Director at North Texas Television

January 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021

Directed talent and camera operators during live news productions; coordinated with director to organize scripts and rundowns; controlled the switcher board.