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I am an experienced Director, Camera Operator, and Lead Video Editor based in Missoula, MT. Over the years, I've directed nightly news newscasts, coordinated with producers and anchors to deliver top-quality broadcast content, and managed multiple breaking news events with precision. My freelance audio engineering work complements my video skills, enabling me to provide comprehensive post-production services, including mixing, mastering, and sound design. I have a strong background in technical support and production management within broadcasting environments, collaborating effectively with teams and sources to meet fast-paced deadlines. My passion lies in creating engaging visual and audio stories that provide valuable information and high visibility content. With experience working on various TV series productions and numerous freelance projects, I continuously strive to enhance the viewer's experience through high-quality media production.…I am an experienced Director, Camera Operator, and Lead Video Editor based in Missoula, MT. Over the years, I've directed nightly news newscasts, coordinated with producers and anchors to deliver top-quality broadcast content, and managed multiple breaking news events with precision. My freelance audio engineering work complements my video skills, enabling me to provide comprehensive post-production services, including mixing, mastering, and sound design. I have a strong background in technical support and production management within broadcasting environments, collaborating effectively with teams and sources to meet fast-paced deadlines. My passion lies in creating engaging visual and audio stories that provide valuable information and high visibility content. With experience working on various TV series productions and numerous freelance projects, I continuously strive to enhance the viewer's experience through high-quality media production.

Graham Schijf

Camera Operator, Video Editor, Audio Engineer, +1

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I am an experienced Director, Camera Operator, and Lead Video Editor based in Missoula, MT. Over the years, I've directed nightly news newscasts, coordinated with producers and anchors to deliver top-quality broadcast content, and managed multiple breaking news events with precision. My freelance audio engineering work complements my video skills, enabling me to provide comprehensive post-production services, including mixing, mastering, and sound design. I have a strong background in technical support and production management within broadcasting environments, collaborating effectively with teams and sources to meet fast-paced deadlines. My passion lies in creating engaging visual and audio stories that provide valuable information and high visibility content. With experience working on various TV series productions and numerous freelance projects, I continuously strive to enhance the viewer's experience through high-quality media production.…I am an experienced Director, Camera Operator, and Lead Video Editor based in Missoula, MT. Over the years, I've directed nightly news newscasts, coordinated with producers and anchors to deliver top-quality broadcast content, and managed multiple breaking news events with precision. My freelance audio engineering work complements my video skills, enabling me to provide comprehensive post-production services, including mixing, mastering, and sound design. I have a strong background in technical support and production management within broadcasting environments, collaborating effectively with teams and sources to meet fast-paced deadlines. My passion lies in creating engaging visual and audio stories that provide valuable information and high visibility content. With experience working on various TV series productions and numerous freelance projects, I continuously strive to enhance the viewer's experience through high-quality media production.

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I am an experienced Director, Camera Operator, and Lead Video Editor based in Missoula, MT. Over the years, I’ve directed nightly news newscasts, coordinated with producers and anchors to deliver top-quality broadcast content, and managed multiple breaking news events with precision. My freelance audio engineering work complements my video skills, enabling me to provide comprehensive post-production services, including mixing, mastering, and sound design.

I have a strong background in technical support and production management within broadcasting environments, collaborating effectively with teams and sources to meet fast-paced deadlines. My passion lies in creating engaging visual and audio stories that provide valuable information and high visibility content. With experience working on various TV series productions and numerous freelance projects, I continuously strive to enhance the viewer’s experience through high-quality media production.

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Director/Lead Camera Operator/Lead Video Editor at KPAX – CBS News Affiliate Station

November 1, 2024 - Present

Direct nightly news newscasts, quality check news feeds from various organizations, and edit real-time breaking news posts while monitoring multiple breaking events. Collaborate with anchors on video and audio elements to provide the best possible recorded performance. Coordinate with producers on original reporting, assign reporting, and work with writers. Meet deadlines on large scale productions in a live, fast-paced environment. Create high visibility pieces of content that provide valuable and necessary information and interview guests in the field and studio. Setup and maintain microphones, cameras, and recording equipment for productions and curate updates around the day's biggest stories.

Freelance Audio Engineer at Missoula, MT (Self-Employed)

September 1, 2017 - Present

Collaborate with clients on creative ideas that lead to finished projects. Organize and edit video footage with quick turnarounds. Organize and mix audio files with quick turnarounds. Compose music for full-length productions. Provide freelance expertise in audio engineering, mixing, and sound design.

Audio Mix Engineer / Assistant Editor at Warm Springs Productions

June 30, 2023 - September 4, 2025

Mixed and mastered full length television episodes, series promos, and development projects. Led technical tests to ensure studio equipment capabilities. Worked alongside staff to ensure best results. Ensured that all editors’ projects were operating in an organized fashion. Conformed and prepped locked sequences for color, finishing, and audio mix. Restored, cleaned up, and quality checked individual media elements. Organized and cataloged footage and hard drives. Scripted, edited, and quality checked rough and final cuts of TV episodes for production team.

Director/Lead Camera Operator/Lead Video Editor at KECI – NBC News Affiliate Station

December 31, 2018 - September 4, 2025

Directed two-hour morning news broadcast. Quality checked news feeds from various news organizations. Quickly edited large amounts of video for daily news coverage and special projects. Worked with anchors on video and audio elements to get the best possible recorded performance. Coordinated with producer to meet deadlines on large scale productions in a live, fast-paced environment. Interviewed guests in field and studio. Setup and maintained microphones, cameras, and recording equipment for productions. Produced web-ready content for social media. Operated large-scale video switcher, audio board, and graphics controller.

Graphics Operator/Engineer/Producer at SWX Right Now

December 31, 2018 - September 4, 2025

Set up and struck large scale broadcasting equipment in a team-based environment for college and high school sporting events. Troubleshot and repaired problems with HD TV cameras. Ran, coiled, and organized coaxial, fiber, and XLR cables over 150 ft. Framed-up talent, white balanced, set focus and back focus on multiple cameras. Maintained and repaired cameras, switchers, graphic systems, audio equipment, video systems, editing systems, intercoms, two-way radios, and monitors. Assisted in providing technical support to broadcast teams. Consulted and communicated with engineering management.

A/V Technician at Audio Visual Meeting Solutions

August 31, 2017 - September 4, 2025

Set up, managed, operated, quality checked, and repaired audiovisual equipment including audio mixers, amplifiers, video switchers, video recorders, lights and light switchers, cameras, microphones, and projectors. Demonstrated and maintained excellent customer service skills.

IT Support Technician/Audio Video Rental Technician at The Art Institute of Seattle

June 30, 2017 - September 4, 2025

Cataloged, checked out, and repaired audiovisual equipment for faculty and students. Assembled and demonstrated new audiovisual equipment to faculty and students. Reviewed equipment inventory quarterly. Installed, updated, and maintained Windows and Mac based TV systems.