Experience

The Sun US
  • Senior Associate Photo Editor April 2020 – Present
  • ​Conduct photo research for all online content
  • Pitch photography for online content
  • Negotiate fees on exclusive photography from agencies
  • Design imagery for articles and homepage
  • Photo Editing for red carpet/special events content​
​
American Media, Inc. 
  • Photo Editor and Digital Producer, March 2018 - Present 
  • ​Conduct photo research for online articles & galleries for  Us Weekly Digital and RadarOnline  —  Celebrity News, Breaking News, True Crime, Entertainment, Parenting, Lifestyle, and Fashion.
  • Work closely with editors to build articles & galleries within the CMS & produce and post.
  •  Photo Edit for daily photo celebrity galleries- Us Weekly, Radar Online, OK!, Star, National Enq. 
  • Photo Editing for red carpet content. Building and producing photo galleries for awards shows content.
  • Negotiate pricing on exclusive photo content for all sites.
  • Create imagery for Instagram Stories and Posts for all sites- Us Weekly, Radar Online, OK!, Star
  •  Manage all Media blasts &  daily newsletter for RadarOnline , Star, Ok Mag. & Us Weekly exclusive stories.
  • Creating Video codes using JW player for sponsored content and select articles & galleries.
​

​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 for the photo department.
  •  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 Editor Intern, September 2013 - January 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.​
 


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



Photography 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 

“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.