I am a dynamic media professional with 20 years of experience in television and music production and operations. I am a dedicated self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to organize, prioritize and execute multiple tasks in a demanding, fast-paced environment. I thrive in collaborative settings, building processes and teams to deliver high-quality content across video, audio, and live-streaming platforms. My experience spans freelance and in-house roles, where I’ve combined technical proficiency with creative direction to produce engaging media and impactful marketing campaigns.

Jonathan Burkhart

I am a dynamic media professional with 20 years of experience in television and music production and operations. I am a dedicated self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to organize, prioritize and execute multiple tasks in a demanding, fast-paced environment. I thrive in collaborative settings, building processes and teams to deliver high-quality content across video, audio, and live-streaming platforms. My experience spans freelance and in-house roles, where I’ve combined technical proficiency with creative direction to produce engaging media and impactful marketing campaigns.

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I am a dynamic media professional with 20 years of experience in television and music production and operations. I am a dedicated self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to organize, prioritize and execute multiple tasks in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

I thrive in collaborative settings, building processes and teams to deliver high-quality content across video, audio, and live-streaming platforms. My experience spans freelance and in-house roles, where I’ve combined technical proficiency with creative direction to produce engaging media and impactful marketing campaigns.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Editor/Photo Editor at Cornerstone Photography
March 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025
Video and photo editor. Edit videos for school sports and events, little league sports and special events such as graduations and Quinceañeras using the Adobe suite. Helped build a marketing department to plan, execute and schedule posting for social media marketing campaigns.
Founder/Creative Director at Jon Burkhart Media
January 1, 2010 - November 27, 2025
Freelance audio and video production. Write and engineer recording sessions for Spotify and other major platforms. Post-production, editing and mastering recordings. Director and Editor for web videos. Create album covers and PR materials using the Adobe suite. Produce weekly live streams for YouTube. Manage marketing campaigns and social media accounts, maintain SEO. Edited videos for various artists and projects including Is Time Real Recordings.
Master Control/Production at Telemundo 33
July 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018
Managing and scheduling Master Control operations. Managed file data and daily log along with spot ingestion. Timed and multi-segmented prerecorded spots. Archived News and commercial spots and edited taggables for network spots. Created graphics in Photoshop for daily news briefs and filmed daily news briefs on a Canon 70D, editing briefs in Adobe Premiere.
Production Assistant at FOX 40
July 1, 2015 - July 1, 2015
Set up and operate the audio board during live broadcasts. Ran scripts, checked microphones, directed talent, studio setup and general studio upkeep. Operated a Vinten automated camera system and set up live camera shots.
Chief Audio Engineer / Production Assistant at KHSL/KNVN
May 1, 2008 - May 1, 2008
Set up and operated the audio board during live broadcasts. Edited and spell-checked graphics for news shows. Served as liaison between Production Crew and News Department. Set up microphones and background on the news set and white-balanced cameras.

Education

Directing Certification at UCLA Extension
September 1, 2021 - November 27, 2025
Associate's Degree in Art History at Butte Community College
September 1, 2004 - May 1, 2006
High School Diploma at Adolfo Camarillo High School
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Professional Services