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Vanessa Najera

2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Available to hire

2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Media Equipment Assistant at UNT Media Arts Department
December 1, 2021 - September 7, 2025
Organized, cleaned, and maintained media arts equipment. Assisted students in using equipment and informed students on what equipment they would need for assignments and projects.
AV Assistant at UNT AV Department
September 22, 2022 - Present
Maintained, set up and operated AV media equipment. Assisted with audio recording and video shoots.
Media Equipment Assistant at University of North Texas
December 31, 2021 - September 7, 2025
Organized, cleaned, and maintained media arts equipment. Assisted students with equipment needs and informed them on what equipment they would need for assignments. Interacted with students during product transactions.
AV Assistant at University of North Texas
July 31, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Assisted with post-production editing using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects. Maintained, set up and operated AV media and equipment. Assisted with audio recordings and video shoots.
Gaffer at UNT Short Film Club
October 1, 2023 - Present
Set up lighting equipment for each scene.
Editor and Gaffer at UNT North Texas Television
January 1, 2024 - Present
Edited the skit show with Adobe Premiere Pro. Set up lighting for each scene. Clean up audio.
Behind the Scenes Photographer at All That and a Bag of Chips
January 1, 2024 - Present
Created behind-the-scenes photography for promos; wrote, edited, and produced 15-30 second videos including voice-overs.
Promos - Behind the Scenes Photographer at UNT North Texas Television
April 1, 2024 - Present
Created promo content including scripting, editing, and voice-overs for short videos.
Behind the Scenes Photographer at UNT North Texas Television - Nightly News
December 31, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Took photos of UNT news shows production.
Camera Operator at UNT North Texas Television - Nightly News
December 31, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Operated cameras during live production; supported on-set crew.
News Anchor at UNT North Texas Television - Nightly News
December 31, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Anchored live segments and participated in live broadcasts.
Floor Director at UNT North Texas Television - Nightly News
December 31, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Directed camera operators and talent; maintained communication with directors and producers for smooth production.
News Producer at UNT North Texas Television - Nightly News
December 31, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Wrote scripts for each show; determined on-air stories and locations; managed anchors.
Media Equipment Assistant at University of North Texas
December 1, 2021 - September 7, 2025
Organized, cleaned, and maintained media arts equipment. Assisted students with equipment needs and informed students on what equipment they will need for assignments. Interacted with students while completing product transactions.
AV Assistant
July 1, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Assist with post-production editing using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects. Maintained, set up and operated AV media and equipment. Assisted with audio recordings and video shoots.
Gaffer at UNT Short Film Club
October 1, 2023 - Present
Set up lighting equipment for each scene.
Assistant Cameraman at UNT Short Film Club
April 1, 2024 - Present
Adjusted settings on the camera for the cinematographer, communicate about film scene executions, assist the cinematographer with panning, zoom ins, transitions, and talent blocking methods.
Editor and Gaffer at UNT North Texas Television
January 1, 2024 - Present
Edited the skit show with Adobe Premiere Pro. Set up lighting for each scene. Clean up audio.
Behind the Scenes Photographer (Promos) at UNT North Texas Television
January 1, 2024 - Present
Created the script, edited, and voice over 15-30 second videos.
Behind the Scenes Photographer at UNT North Texas Television
January 1, 2024 - Present
Take photos of UNT news shows production
Camera Operator at UNT North Texas Television
January 1, 2024 - Present
Directed camera operators, talent, and communicate with directors and producers throughout live show for smooth production.
News Anchor at UNT North Texas Television
January 1, 2024 - Present
News anchor during live programs.
Floor Director at UNT North Texas Television
January 1, 2024 - Present
Directed camera operators, talent, and communicated with directors and producers throughout live shows for smooth production.
News Producer at UNT North Texas Television
January 1, 2024 - Present
Wrote the scripts for each show with the inception software. Decided what stories go on air. Managed anchors for what stories to present on the live show and decided on locations.
Crew Member at Smoothie King
January 23, 2023 - September 7, 2025
Memorized over 80 menu drinks and created custom drinks for 40 to 200 customers per shift. Informed and helped customers with nutritional needs and desires.
Media Equipment Assistant at Media Arts Department, Denton, TX
December 21, 2021 - September 7, 2025
Organized, cleaned, and maintained media arts equipment. Assisted students in their media equipment needs and informed students on what equipment they will need for assignments, projects, etc.
AV Assistant at Denton, TX
September 21, 2022 - Present
Assisted with post-production editing using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects. Maintained, set up, and operated AV media equipment. Assisted with audio recordings and video shoots.
Media Equipment Assistant at University of North Texas
December 21, 2021 - October 15, 2025
Organized, cleaned, and maintained media arts equipment; assisted students with equipment needs and informed on what equipment they will need for assignments.
Assistant (Post-Production) - UNT North Texas Television at UNT North Texas Television
September 22, 2022 - Present
Assisted with post-production editing using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects; supported on-set activities and logistics.
Gaffer - Short Film Club at Short Film Club
October 31, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Set up lighting equipment for each scene; collaborated with cinematographers to achieve desired lighting and mood.
Editor and Gaffer - UNT North Texas Television at UNT North Texas Television
January 1, 2024 - Present
Wrote and edited promos, directed and supervised on-set lighting, edited live or recorded segments; coordinated with directors and producers for smooth production.
News Producer - UNT North Texas Television at UNT North Texas Television
January 1, 2024 - Present
Wrote/produced nightly news segments, directed camera operators, talent, and communicated with directors and producers throughout livestream shows.
Promos Producer - UNT North Texas Television at UNT North Texas Television
January 1, 2024 - Present
Created scripts, edited, and provided voice-over for 15-30 second promotional videos.
Video Editor / Gaffer at UNT North Texas Television
January 1, 2024 - Present
Edited, organized, and maintained media arts equipment; Assisted students with equipment needs and informed students on required equipment for assignments; Interacted with students during product transactions.
AV Assistant at Interstate 35 - Denton, TX
July 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025
Assisted with post-production editing using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects. Maintained, set up and operated AV media and equipment.
Behind the Scenes Photographer at UNT North Texas Television
January 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025
Nightly News behind-the-scenes photographer; Took photos for UNT News production; set up and shot on location as needed.
News Producer at UNT North Texas Television
January 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025
Wrote scripts for each show; decided which stories go on air; managed anchors and collaborated with directors and producers to ensure smooth production.

Education

High School Diploma at Ray Braswell High School
August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021
Bachelor's Degree in Communications at University of North Texas
August 1, 2021 - September 7, 2025
Bachelor's degree in Media Arts at University of North Texas
August 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Media Arts at University of North Texas
August 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
High School Diploma at Ray Braswell High School, Aubrey, TX
August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Communications at University of North Texas
August 1, 2021 - September 7, 2025
Bachelor's degree at University of North Texas
August 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts at University of North Texas
August 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Adobe Certified in Photoshop
January 1, 2020 - September 7, 2025
Google Fundamentals of Digital Marketing Certification
January 1, 2020 - September 7, 2025
Adobe Certified in Photoshop 2020
January 1, 2020 - September 7, 2025
Google Certified in the Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
January 1, 2020 - September 7, 2025
Adobe Certified in Photoshop 2020 (21.1)
January 11, 2030 - September 7, 2025
Google Certified in the Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
January 11, 2030 - September 7, 2025
Adobe Certified in Photoshop
January 1, 2020 - September 7, 2025
Google Certification — Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
January 1, 2020 - September 7, 2025
Adobe Photoshop Certification
January 1, 2020 - October 15, 2025
Google Certification - Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Adobe Photoshop
January 1, 2020 - October 15, 2025
Adobe Premiere Pro
January 1, 2020 - October 15, 2025
Adobe After Effects
January 1, 2020 - October 15, 2025
Adobe Illustrator
January 1, 2020 - October 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services
    uniE608 Local Artist Interview September 2024
    This was the first interview I have done! I interviewed a local techno artist in Denton Texas and learned what inspired him to start creating music and his creative process. It was fascinating to hear about his journey as an artist! I directed the interview by reaching out to the artist, coordinating schedules and asking the questions to the local artist. My classmates and I decided to make the lighting more colorful for the interview to make the interview video more stylized. interview artistinterview director lighting
    uniE608 UNT DATCU Promo
    This project was made in September 2024 for a news promotion for the University of North Texas official banking company, DATCU. I worked with my promos teams for this project and I was the voice actor and assistant editor for it. I used Adobe Premiere pro to edit the video and made graphics and I used Adobe Audition for the voiceover. video videoeditor voiceover promotions