Sean Roach
http://seanroachmedia.com
sean.h.roach@gmail.com
(206) 300-8200

Video editor, producer, journalist, cinematographer, and writer available for full-time or freelance work.

Qualifications:
• Highly skilled in video production, editing and multimedia journalism
• Diverse journalism background with experience working for community and international publications
• Advanced camera and non-linear editing experience for broadcast, documentary and short movies
• Self motivated, with the ability to see a project through from concept to final edit, individually or collaboratively
• Work well under deadline and always eager to learn about new hardware

 

Computer Skills:
Advanced training: Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, DVD Studio Pro, Mac OSX, Windows, and more.
Experience with: Flash, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Avid and similar programs

Education:
Bachelor of Arts (honors) Journalism and Multimedia Production
University of Liverpool, Chester, England, 2006

Recent Credits:
• Book-It Theatre (promotional video, 2009): Shooting, Editing, Sound Design, Script.
• Ars Magna (2009 Emmy-nominated POV documentary): Producer, Third Camera, Opening Edit.
• Lethal Cotillion (Cannes-screened short movie, 2008): Sound Design, Editing.
• The Stray  (Short film, Best Editing, 2008): Sound Design, Editing.

Work History:
Producer/Cameraman/Editor
July 2007 to Present
Footbridge Productions. Seattle, WA 98102 (406) 579-6958
Manager responsible for shooting, editing, sound design and producing creative video, documentary and commercial content for a multitude of media platforms.

Staff Writer/Videographer
2007 to Present
Bainbridge Island Review. Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 (206) 842-6613
Freelance feature writer and full-time staff writer. Independently producing video pieces and updating website content daily. Still photography and photo editing experience. Page design and web layout.

Production Assistant
February 2007 to August 2007
Bainbridge Island Television. Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 (206) 780-2980
Editing in FCP for broadcast. Live broadcast camerawork and production. Educational instructor for shooting and editing.

I have produced and directed videos, freelanced as a cameraman, editor and boom operator, worked as a manager, production assistant, and grip. I have a diverse work history, an ever evolving skill set and can adapt well in new work environments.

-References available upon request-