I am a recent graduate of Old Dominion University with a Bachelor’s degree in Cinema & TV Production, specializing in news production, digital media, and storytelling. I am a creative and technically skilled media production professional with hands-on experience in cinematography, documentary filmmaking, photography, videography, post-production editing, and digital storytelling. I am experienced in broadcast newsroom operations, PBS documentary production style, freelance media creation, and multi-platform digital content development. I thrive in fast-paced environments and bring strong judgment, creativity, and technical expertise to every project. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, camera operation, lighting design, audio capture, post-production workflows, and social media content strategy, with hands-on experience shadowing an executive producer and producing long-form content for public broadcasting.

Jayden Mason

I am a recent graduate of Old Dominion University with a Bachelor’s degree in Cinema & TV Production, specializing in news production, digital media, and storytelling. I am a creative and technically skilled media production professional with hands-on experience in cinematography, documentary filmmaking, photography, videography, post-production editing, and digital storytelling. I am experienced in broadcast newsroom operations, PBS documentary production style, freelance media creation, and multi-platform digital content development. I thrive in fast-paced environments and bring strong judgment, creativity, and technical expertise to every project. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, camera operation, lighting design, audio capture, post-production workflows, and social media content strategy, with hands-on experience shadowing an executive producer and producing long-form content for public broadcasting.

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I am a recent graduate of Old Dominion University with a Bachelor’s degree in Cinema & TV Production, specializing in news production, digital media, and storytelling. I am a creative and technically skilled media production professional with hands-on experience in cinematography, documentary filmmaking, photography, videography, post-production editing, and digital storytelling.

I am experienced in broadcast newsroom operations, PBS documentary production style, freelance media creation, and multi-platform digital content development. I thrive in fast-paced environments and bring strong judgment, creativity, and technical expertise to every project. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, camera operation, lighting design, audio capture, post-production workflows, and social media content strategy, with hands-on experience shadowing an executive producer and producing long-form content for public broadcasting.

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Work Experience

Freelance Photographer & Videographer / Media Producer at Freelance
December 1, 2023 - Present
Produce professional photography and videography content for commercial, promotional, social media, and creative projects. Operate DSLR and mirrorless camera systems for portrait, event, lifestyle, and documentary-style productions. Manage full production lifecycle including pre-production planning, lighting setup, audio capture, filming, editing, color correction, and final delivery. Edit long-form and short-form digital media using Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, and Final Cut Pro. Develop branded visual storytelling strategies to increase audience engagement and strengthen digital presence. Coordinate production schedules, client communication, creative direction, and content publishing workflows. Create optimized multimedia content tailored for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and digital marketing campaigns. Apply SEO fundamentals and audience analytics to improve content visibility and platform performance.
Freight Handler / Stocker at Northern Tool + Equipment
June 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Manage inventory flow from delivery to sales floor with accuracy and efficiency. Provide customer support in a fast-paced retail environment. Demonstrate reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail under pressure.
Store Associate at Adidas Outlet Store
August 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Delivered strong customer service and sales performance in a high-traffic retail setting. Recognized as “Associate of the Month” multiple times for performance and teamwork. Developed communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Old Dominion University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
High School Diploma at Manchester High School
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022

Qualifications

Best Solo Producer, Director, and Editor (Academic Recognition)
January 11, 2030 - May 21, 2026
Customer Service Associate of the Month (4x)
January 11, 2030 - May 21, 2026
Honor Roll Student
January 11, 2030 - May 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail