Emmy and Edward R. Murrow-winning videographer and editor with two decades of independent experience shaping brands through storytelling, strategy, and media. At KPNX 12 News, I shoot and edit broadcast-market content across Arizona while bringing strong narrative craft to investigative and special segments. Fluent in English and Spanish, I manage projects end-to-end—from field acquisition and live shots to advanced color grading, sound design, and delivery. I’m also an FAA-certified remote pilot and founder/owner of a visual storytelling studio focused on high-impact client content.

Andrew Hernandez

Emmy and Edward R. Murrow-winning videographer and editor with two decades of independent experience shaping brands through storytelling, strategy, and media. At KPNX 12 News, I shoot and edit broadcast-market content across Arizona while bringing strong narrative craft to investigative and special segments. Fluent in English and Spanish, I manage projects end-to-end—from field acquisition and live shots to advanced color grading, sound design, and delivery. I’m also an FAA-certified remote pilot and founder/owner of a visual storytelling studio focused on high-impact client content.

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Emmy and Edward R. Murrow-winning videographer and editor with two decades of independent experience shaping brands through storytelling, strategy, and media. At KPNX 12 News, I shoot and edit broadcast-market content across Arizona while bringing strong narrative craft to investigative and special segments.

Fluent in English and Spanish, I manage projects end-to-end—from field acquisition and live shots to advanced color grading, sound design, and delivery. I’m also an FAA-certified remote pilot and founder/owner of a visual storytelling studio focused on high-impact client content.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Visual Storyteller/Content Creator at AZ Reel Video
May 1, 2020 - Present
Translate client visions into compelling visual narratives using expert filming, lighting, and post-production. Execute post-production in Premiere Pro and After Effects. Provide FAA-certified aerial videography to deliver high-end, story-driven results for clients as a founder/owner.
Visual Storyteller / Content Creator at AZ Reel Video
May 1, 2020 - Present
Translated client visions into compelling visual narratives using expert filming, lighting, and post-production. Produced edits in Premiere Pro and After Effects. Provided FAA-certified remote aerial videography and served as founder/owner delivering end-to-end content creation.
Special Projects Videographer/Editor at Tegna Broadcasting
May 1, 2019 - Present
Filmed and edited special segments and investigative reports. Partnered with reporters and producers to translate complex data and emotional interviews into compelling visual sequences. Managed projects from initial concept and field acquisition through post-production, including advanced color grading and sound design.
Photojournalist/Editor at Hearst Broadcasting
February 1, 2017 - April 30, 2019
Captured high-quality video and gathered field interviews for daily newscasts. Coordinated seamless live field shots for breaking news and weather events in high-pressure environments. Worked with reporters and producers to develop story angles.
Photographer/Production Assistant at Nexstar Broadcasting
July 1, 2014 - January 31, 2017
Support studio operations including camera work and teleprompter management. Manage video lifecycle tasks such as ingesting news feeds and organizing archival footage. Shoot and edit high-impact news stories and short-form digital content using mobile workflows and professional suites, ensuring efficient production for daily deadlines.
Photographer / Production Assistant at Nexstar Broadcasting
July 1, 2014 - January 31, 2017
Performed studio operations including camera work and teleprompter management. Managed the end-to-end video lifecycle by ingesting news feeds and organizing archival footage. Shot and edited high-impact news stories and short-form digital content using mobile workflows and professional suites.

Education

Bachelor of Creative Media, Arts and Sciences (Digital Filmmaking) at New Mexico State University - Las Cruces
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2013
Bachelor of Creative Media, Arts and Sciences (Digital Filmmaking) at New Mexico State University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2013

Qualifications

FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107)
January 11, 2030 - July 26, 2026
FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107)
January 11, 2030 - July 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government