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Hi, I'm Sydney Herkner, a passionate digital media student with a strong interest in Japanese culture and language. I'm currently studying at the University of Cincinnati, where I’m actively involved in the Japanese and American Student Society and pursuing certificates in Japanese Language and Culture as well as Film and TV Directing. I love creating digital content and have hands-on experience with video production, editing, and social media management through my work as a digital media intern and accessibility student worker. I’m always eager to learn and help make educational and cultural content more accessible and engaging for diverse audiences.…Hi, I'm Sydney Herkner, a passionate digital media student with a strong interest in Japanese culture and language. I'm currently studying at the University of Cincinnati, where I’m actively involved in the Japanese and American Student Society and pursuing certificates in Japanese Language and Culture as well as Film and TV Directing. I love creating digital content and have hands-on experience with video production, editing, and social media management through my work as a digital media intern and accessibility student worker. I’m always eager to learn and help make educational and cultural content more accessible and engaging for diverse audiences.

Sydney Herkner

Camera Operator, Film Director, Video Editor, +2

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Hi, I'm Sydney Herkner, a passionate digital media student with a strong interest in Japanese culture and language. I'm currently studying at the University of Cincinnati, where I’m actively involved in the Japanese and American Student Society and pursuing certificates in Japanese Language and Culture as well as Film and TV Directing. I love creating digital content and have hands-on experience with video production, editing, and social media management through my work as a digital media intern and accessibility student worker. I’m always eager to learn and help make educational and cultural content more accessible and engaging for diverse audiences.…Hi, I'm Sydney Herkner, a passionate digital media student with a strong interest in Japanese culture and language. I'm currently studying at the University of Cincinnati, where I’m actively involved in the Japanese and American Student Society and pursuing certificates in Japanese Language and Culture as well as Film and TV Directing. I love creating digital content and have hands-on experience with video production, editing, and social media management through my work as a digital media intern and accessibility student worker. I’m always eager to learn and help make educational and cultural content more accessible and engaging for diverse audiences.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Sydney Herkner, a passionate digital media student with a strong interest in Japanese culture and language. I’m currently studying at the University of Cincinnati, where I’m actively involved in the Japanese and American Student Society and pursuing certificates in Japanese Language and Culture as well as Film and TV Directing.

I love creating digital content and have hands-on experience with video production, editing, and social media management through my work as a digital media intern and accessibility student worker. I’m always eager to learn and help make educational and cultural content more accessible and engaging for diverse audiences.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Japanese

Intermediate

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Accessibility Student Worker at University of Cincinnati

October 23, 2023 - December 30, 2024

Ordered captioning and ASL interpretation for online videos and lectures for people with hearing disabilities and accommodations. Gained experience with digital systems such as Media Space and Kaltura. Filmed lecture videos and interviews for educational videos. Occasionally performed photo, video, and sound editing.

Digital Media Intern at Asianati

October 30, 2022 - July 7, 2025

Helped produce events such as Hanami and coordinated events with outside businesses and organizations. Contributed articles to the website and created videos and photos for Instagram reels. Communicated with the team using Google Suite and Weeknight Website. Experienced in Canva and Notion.