Hi, I'm Brandon Garcia, a creative professional who loves transforming raw footage and images into captivating visual stories. With years of experience in photo editing and video production, I've honed my skills in crafting compelling presentations for both print and online platforms. I take pride in upholding high journalistic standards and ethics, delivering rapid, precise work even under tight deadlines. I'm also passionate about collaboration and resource sharing, having worked closely with prestigious organizations and news services. Outside of my professional life, I spent several years devoting myself as a stay-at-home dad, nurturing my children's development, which has enriched my ability to manage diverse challenges with creativity and care.

Brandon Garcia

Hi, I'm Brandon Garcia, a creative professional who loves transforming raw footage and images into captivating visual stories. With years of experience in photo editing and video production, I've honed my skills in crafting compelling presentations for both print and online platforms. I take pride in upholding high journalistic standards and ethics, delivering rapid, precise work even under tight deadlines. I'm also passionate about collaboration and resource sharing, having worked closely with prestigious organizations and news services. Outside of my professional life, I spent several years devoting myself as a stay-at-home dad, nurturing my children's development, which has enriched my ability to manage diverse challenges with creativity and care.

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Hi, I’m Brandon Garcia, a creative professional who loves transforming raw footage and images into captivating visual stories. With years of experience in photo editing and video production, I’ve honed my skills in crafting compelling presentations for both print and online platforms. I take pride in upholding high journalistic standards and ethics, delivering rapid, precise work even under tight deadlines.

I’m also passionate about collaboration and resource sharing, having worked closely with prestigious organizations and news services. Outside of my professional life, I spent several years devoting myself as a stay-at-home dad, nurturing my children’s development, which has enriched my ability to manage diverse challenges with creativity and care.

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Work Experience

Photo Desk Editor at The Seattle Times
January 1, 2019 - Present
Skillfully conduct research within extensive archive and wire services ensuring easy access to a wealth of visual resources. Spearhead selection of images for online and print presentations. Foster valuable collaborations by sharing photo resources with esteemed entities, including AP, Tribune News Service, and regional newspapers. Optimized photos for both print publications and online platforms by expertly manipulating colors and tones. Crafted compelling photo layouts for print presentations in close collaboration with page designers. Demonstrated sharp news judgment and upheld impeccable visual journalism ethics for rapid and precise editing across numerous projects.
Stay-At-Home Dad
December 31, 2018 - July 9, 2025
Provided nurturing care and support to children in fostering physical, emotional, and cognitive development through various age-appropriate activities, such as educational games, creative arts, and outdoor adventures. Established and maintained structured daily routines, including meal planning and preparation and extracurricular activity coordination for stable and organized household environment.
Video Editor at CBS News
December 31, 2015 - July 9, 2025
Researched and wrote compelling stories to complement local newscasts within set deadlines. Expedited editing of breaking news videos with precision and composure in high-pressure situations. Conducted thorough searches to identify potential viral videos for acquisition in ensuring proper sourcing and rights retention. Collaborated seamlessly with field-based video journalists to generate innovative story concepts tailored for nightly newscasts. Revamped breaking news video content for over 500 CBS, ABC, and FOX affiliate stations. Proficiently edited acquired videos into precision-cut segments in enhancing overall quality and coherence for seamless integration into broadcasts.

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Media & Entertainment