Lauren Vance

Brooklyn, NY USA
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Professional Experience

My experience ranges from covering tragic events such as some of this year's mass shootings across the U.S. to producing a 6 minute report on domestic drones. My strength is finding the people and places that may be difficult to reach--which helps me to identify the strongest character story. I've done this for both short form and long form stories. I also can shoot both A and B cam with Cannon 5D and 7Ds, EX1 and EX3 cameras. I won an Emmy for my work on a story about a young amputee man from Ghana fighting for disability rights for his country. I am just as comfortable in Moore, OK in a tornado or in the oil fields of Williston, ND as I am in Half Moon Bay profiling a new start-up company. I believe I am just as effective working with a team and playing AP as I am in leading my team in the field-- I take special pride in inspiring those who are hungry to learn or pick up a camera and begin to figure out what storytelling is all about. I will always continue to learn too.

Expertise

Producer (television)
8 Years
Researcher
8 Years

Specialty

International
4 Years
Health
5 Years
Other, Specify
8 Years

Industries


Broadcasting - News - TV (Local)
5 Years
Broadcasting - News - TV (National)
3 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

8 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

CBS News (3-5), ABC News (1-2)

Other Work History

I held a staff position with CBS News.

Technical Skills

I have knowledge of both Avid and Final Cut. I do not edit, but have worked with pieces from conception to final completion in both short form and long format.

Computer Skills

Word, Microsoft XP.

Equipment

I am proficient with Mac products, and own a Mac laptop, however I am comfortable with PC computers and laptops as well. I can operate Cannon 5d and 7d digital cameras and EX1 and EX3 cameras. I am comfortable shooting both A and B cameras.

References

References are available immediately for both staff and freelance jobs that I've held.

Awards

Emmy award recipient.

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