Nam Cho
Video Journalist
United Nations (www.un.org) - New York, NY
8/2018 – Present
Video Editor
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Initiating, developing, writing and producing daily news as well as feature videos and graphic animations for web-based digital platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube
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Providing assistance to senior producers at the preproduction and post-production stages of video production
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Filming, editing and scripting news and short feature video products for nine different UN News language teams
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Editing high-quality feature video stories on counter-terrorism, peacekeeping, gender equality and more
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Proposing video stories on pressing global issues including peacekeeping, disarmament, gender equality and the empowerment of women, youth engagement and the plight of refugees
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Adding post-production improvements to videos by color grading, audio mixing, adding graphics and inserting subtitles
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Filming interviews with top national and United Nations officials as well as features, news pieces, and B-roll footage
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Helping create an easy–to–access list/archive of multimedia material via using media asset management system
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Suggesting ideas for content and visual materials for production[MOU1]
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Organizing, logging, and syncing all materials and footage coming in from field missions
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Editing and adapting the video messages of the Secretary-General for distribution in up to a dozen different [MOU2] languages
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Supporting with obtaining clearances and copyrights for use of commercial archive materials, stock videos and graphics templates
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Helping with distribution of videos across the UN system and keeping track of footage of archival reference
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Provide leadership and guidance to interns
United Nations (www.un.org) - New York, NY
10/2017 – 7/2018
Multimedia Production Assistant
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Worked with six different UN News language teams in the production of video products related to UN news and feature stories on a daily and weekly basis for posting on web-based digital platforms
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Coordinated technical arrangements and organized filming of interviews and news pieces
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Organized, logging, and syncing all materials and footage coming in from field missions
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Selected from UN or commercial archives, sound and visual materials for inclusion in UN news videos
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Assisted with obtaining clearances and copyrights for use of commercial archive materials
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Drafted short news video description and headlines for optimized search engine results
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Maintained production equipment and ensured it's up to date
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Transcribed interviews and selected soundbites for use in news videos
Korean Broadcasting System, New York Bureau (english.kbs.co.kr/) - New York, NY
9/2011 – 10/2017
Associate Producer
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Managed and executed pre-production, production, and post-production for daily news stories and feature documentaries for one of the world’s top five news broadcasters
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Shot and edited interview segments as well as B-roll for documentaries on major issues and breaking developments, including the 2016 presidential campaign
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Assisted chief producer and team in program production
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Communicated with press correspondents and media teams
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Managed administrative and organizational tasks to help the production run smoothly and on time
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Organized shooting schedules, tracked daily progress against the filming production schedule, arranged logistics, location scouted and cast interviewees as well as actors
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Managed in set up and break down of all needed production equipment
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Maintained records-management systems, rented equipment and arranged insurance
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Arranged flight, hotel and schedules for the team
New York Film Academy (www.nyfa.edu) - New York, NY
4/2011 – 9/2011
Teaching Assistant
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Motivated students to actively participate in all aspects of their professional and educational development
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Participated in support activities, workshops, and lectures
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Assisted with testing and maintenance of equipment; troubleshoot hardware and software problems for students
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Provided technical setup/support for students in class and student final films
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Checked out, arranged camera equipment and lighting kits; maintained the equipment room in a neat condition
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Supervised, and oversaw the four - week and eight - week summer acting courses
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Supported, and assisted upper management crews
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Responded to media-related questions to faculty members
EDUCATION
Seton Hall University – South Orange, NJ
2009
B.A., Major in Communication Studies
SKILLS/LANGUAGES
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Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Premiere Pro, After Effects and Photoshop
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Working knowledge of Apple Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Microsoft Office Package
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Working knowledge of 4K & HD cameras, Non-linear editing, file codecs, lighting rigs, graphics, and color grading
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Fluent in uploading to social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Tumblr, Google+, YouTube, Twitter, Snapchat)
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YouTube Certified - Content Strategy
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MAC and PC proficient
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Fluent in English and Korean
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY
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Short-term mission trip to Alaska, U.S. in summer of 2017 (Head of the media team)
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Short-term mission trip to Cristo Rey, Nicaragua in summer of 2015 (Head of the media team)