Jessica Zafra

Available to hire

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Advanced
Russian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Media Production Specialist at Asekia Inc.
February 1, 2024 - Present
Video Editing & Content Creation – Script, curate, and produce engaging content that showcases the stories of farmers and landowners across digital media platforms. Videography & Photography – Film and photograph landowners, farmers, agricultural professionals, and key workshop events for Asekia, producing multimedia content that highlights their stories and initiatives. Social Media Management – Grow and manage Asekia’s social media presence, ensuring consistent, strategic content aligned with organizational goals. Digital Media Strategy – Design and implement comprehensive digital media plans to expand outreach, support education efforts, and fulfill grant deliverables. Event Production & Coordination – Successfully manage and execute an annual Symposium, overseeing logistics, content development, and audience engagement strategies.
Copy Editor at Mindful Eating and Living App
April 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Proofread stories, articles, and necessary documents across the entire company. Creative writing for women’s health and lifestyle topics. Create content like quizzes and mindful practices for the mobile application. Improve English translations of Russian-written texts.
Director of Digital Media at Urbi et Orbi Communications
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024
Videographer, photographer, and Video Editor for in-person events and pilgrimages of 20-person travel groups to Russia, Italy, Spain, France, and Lebanon. Create content for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Rumble, and Locals. Successfully manage a dynamic YouTube channel, cultivating an audience of 29,000 subscribers. Manage live streams from guest invitations to camera/setup and directing the stream flow. Direct marketing team on new strategies to promote upcoming live streams. Craft promotional pilgrimage videos and produce content showcasing initiatives and programs. Assist pilgrim leaders with groups on pilgrimage in Russia, Italy, and the US.
Director and Language Educator at Beyond Language Learning, LLC
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2024
Design and maintain the company website; Hire and manage a team of teachers and student recruiters; Develop and update an in-depth curriculum and all daily educational materials for online language classes. Network with educators in China to plan immersive summer language camps and staff training for over 100 students and employees. Teach three weekly group classes of about fifteen students to private Chinese academies; teach young students aged 3–7 to read English. Produce monthly newsletters, advertising flyers, and promotional videos using audio-visual software.

Education

B.A. in Chemistry ( Magna cum laude ); Minor in French at University of New Mexico
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Diploma in History and Modern Literature at University of Savoie
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality