Experience

American Media, Inc. 

• Photo Editor/Producer, March 2018 - Present 
• ​Conduct photo research for online articles & galleries for RadarOnline — Celebrity News, Breaking News, lifestyle & fashion. 
• Work closely with editors to build articles & galleries within the CMS & produce and post.
•  Also add to daily celeb galleries photos to OK!, Star, National Enq. and selected articles that go on all sites.
• Photo Editing red carpet imagery and building photo galleries for awards shows.
• Pitch photos for online content.
•  Send out Media blasts for RadarOnline , STAR,
  OK Mag. & Us Weekly exclusive stories.
• Negotiate pricing on exclusive photo content.
• Editing Video for JW.

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​BET Digital (BET Networks)

• Photo Editor,​​ August 2015 - September 2017 
•  Conduct photo research for online verticals — celebrity, music, lifestyle, sports, news, viral news and video.
•  Worked closely with editors to build stories within the CMS, creating photo galleries, and photo research for video.
• Negotiating pricing with agencies, and handling some billing and administrative duties.
•  Photo Editing imagery and building photo galleries for awards shows — BET Awards, Hip Hop Awards, and other tentpole events & other award shows/events.

Bauer Teen Group at Bauer Publishing
(J-14, M and Twist, QuizFest, Yikes!, AstroGirl, and Animal Tales)

• Photo Assistant,  February 2014 - August 2015 

• Conduct photo research for celebrity-based stories that include paparazzi, red carpet and stock imagery for 3 major teen titles (J-14, M and Twist) as well as all special issues (AstroGirl, QuizFest and Yikes!, and Animal Tales)
• Maintaining and organizing the photo archive
• Writing and managing photo credits
• Negotiate pricing on exclusive photo content and managing billing based upon photo usage
• Pitch photos for editorial content.

Adweek Magazine

• Art/Photo Dept. Intern, September 2013 - 2014  
• Conduct photo research for articles in Print and Web.

• Ordering prints/hi-res files & compiling photo credits
•  Prop scouting & occasional administrative duties- managing billing for purchased photo/ art.​

Penn State Center for the Performing Arts 

• Event Photographer, 2012- 2013
• Photograph all theatrical and music events at the theater for social media & website.

Victoria Secret PINK Representative

• Event photographer & Instagram Manager, 2012- 2013
• Photography for all PINK Events on campus.
• Instagram Manager, promoted events & new pink merchandise through Instagram.

Photojournalism Lab Assistant

• Computer Lab manager & Nikon DSLR Camera Assistance, 2012-2013

SituatioNormal, Creative Ad Agency/Production 

• Staff Photographer / Intern, 2012- 2013
• Photography for all video production shoots
• Product/Commercial Photography for all cliental

Valley Magazine, student run Lifestyle & Fashion Magazine

• Staff Photographer for print & web,  2011-2013

 


Skills 

• Photo Research/Edit- Conduct research & present best quality choices for all types of content- online & print.
  
•  DAM/CQ/CMS
  
•  WordPress
  
•  Proficient skills in Photoshop, Adobe Bridge,
  Dreamweaver, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Media Grid, IDS, Quicktime, JW video, Photo Mechanic, Workfront, & Censhare.
  
•  Light silhouetting and retouch/color correct • Basics in Final Cut Pro, InDesign, Illustrator
  
•  Price imagery while staying within budget &
  Negotiate fees for exclusive photos.
  
• Creating Gifs
  
•  Knowledge of Nikon DSLR Cameras 
• Photography- Photo Shoot Production- Conduct & assist on photo shoots in studio. In addition to prop scouting & assist with model casting.

Recommendations For Nina

“Nina is a detail-oriented, very reliable, photographer. I used her for all types of photography work from product shots, to head shots, as well as events. She was very professional to deal with and always provided high-quality work with minimal need for direction. She has a natural ability to grab special moments on camera.” 

-John Maalouf, Director of Social Media, SituatioNormal, LLC. managed Nina at SituatioNormal, LLC.

“Nina was a great intern photographer at our company. Throughout the summer of 2012, we had Nina work on variety of shoots, from product shoots, to live concerts, and her ability to be prompt, take a wide variety of great shots, and deliver the photos ahead of schedule prove that she was a dependable photographer.” 

Top qualities: Personable, Good Value, High Integrity
-Kyle Kolich hired Nina as a Photographer in 2012

“Nina is an extremely professional individual who has brought value to our team. Her photographic talent is amazing. Nina has gone above and beyond her role and I am excited to see the work she does in the future!” 

 -Kate Bottalico, PINK Campus Representative, Victoria's Secret managed Nina at Victoria's Secret PINK Campus Rep. in 2012-2013