John Asplund

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Video Editing Intern at Hoop Brother (Now MomentivMedia)
September 26, 2025 - December 19, 2025
Editing basketball highlight videos, mixtapes, and interviews of high school basketball players
Video Editor / Photographer at The State HouseFile.com
January 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Produced videos and photographs to highlight events at the Indiana State House and other local news and community topics. Wrote news stories covering legislative topics and produced visual media for events such as the Indianapolis 500 and Brickyard 400. Conducted athlete interviews and produced daily media coverage for the Indiana State Fair.
Video Producer at The Franklin – Franklin College News and Media
January 30, 2022 - May 24, 2025
• Created feature videos for fall events, including women’s tennis and football. • Conducted interviews with the men's basketball coach. • Developed a compelling narrative with video of a local tornado damage story. • Produced engaging media content for a student-led news organization, enhancing campus visibility.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Franklin College
August 31, 2021 - May 25, 2025
At Franklin College, I learned fundamental aspects of media production and storytelling. I applied my educational coursework to my internship work at the TheStateHouseFile.com. This internship gave me real-life experience in a wide range of events, including covering the Indiana Statehouse sessions, interviewing lawmakers, writing about events in the Indianapolis area, and producing digital media content for major statewide athletic and community events.

Qualifications

FAA Part 107 Drone License (Remote Pilot Certificate)
September 29, 2025 - September 29, 2027

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Professional Services