JACK GIAM
Kellyville,NSW
Summary
Hardworking Journalism and Screen Practice and Production Major. Proficient in videography, photography and writing. Passionate about discovering unique stories and developing creative visuals to help tell stories to various audiences. Seeking to use experience and knowledge to build long-term career in field.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
NACA Librarian
Special Broadcasting Service
05.2023 - Current
- Working hands-on with journalists to help gather appropriate footage from the SBS database for the daily bulletin, current affairs programs, feed, and more.
- Editing and archiving incoming video feeds from both national and international camera sources and applying tagging metadata so that the vision files can be sourced once more for journalist stories.
- Converting analog tapes to digital format and archiving them in the system for future journalistic use.
- Confirming shoot locations and 'cast' of vision files for accurate factual video metadata.
- Communicating effectively daily with various facets of the newsroom including journalists, producers, editors, camera operators, legal team, and interstate bureaus
- Identify and name politicians both domestic and international
Freelance Photographer
Outdoor Brands
06.2022 - Current
- Delivered high-quality photos for clients to use for their marketing.
- Collaborated and communicated with clients to plan shoots and ensure satisfaction with photos.
- Setting up and creatively using lighting equipment
- Working with and directing talent in an approachable and friendly environment
- Execute colour corrections for final images by using editing software.
- Care and maintenance of personal equipment. Cameras, lens, tripod, lights
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media And Communications
Macquarie University
North Ryde, NSW10.2024
Skills
- Camera operation (Sony FX6 and various Canon and FujiFilm DSLRs)
- Lighting setup and adjustment
- Audio setup and recording
- Excellent visual eye for shots
- Retouching and colour correction
- Equipment setup and maintenance
- Editing software (Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, Da Vinci Resolve)
- High proficiency in frequented SBS programs such as DALET, FTP, OneDrive, and Excel
- Understanding of SBS newsroom production workflows
- Social and collaborative mindset
- Energy and Physical Stamina
Additional Information
Recently I have been involved in assisting the NACA Library's Friday shoots with the ENG team. I have also completed shadow shifts with the ENG team where I got to learn about the equipment used, daily work-flows, general do's and don'ts as well as meet many of the people in the team.
Reference
Anne DeJean | SBS NACA Library Manager | 0425 240 304
Timeline
NACA Librarian
Special Broadcasting Service
05.2023 - Current
Freelance Photographer
Outdoor Brands
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Media And Communications
Macquarie University
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