Welcome to my website! My name is Jacob Butler, and I am a recently-graduated digital media professional. I obtained my BA in Digital Media Production in December 2023 from the University of Northern Iowa, and started my career the following February at KIMT-TV in Rochester, MN, working as the broadcast director for KIMT News 3's Daybreak and Midday shows. I also edit videos as a freelancer.
Beyond creating digital media content, I am a massive sports fan, catching as much football, basketball, and baseball that I can, from mid-major colleges like my alma mater UNI, all the way to the professional leagues. Additionally, I have a strong music background, with more than 10 years of my life spent playing the trumpet in various school bands from grade school all the way through college, with the culmination of that experience being the Panther Marching Band during my time in college, where I was lucky enough to travel to Madrid, Spain with the ensemble and perform in the Three Kings' Parade in 2023. Finally, I love watching movies in my free time, playing pickleball when the weather allows, or spending time with my pet cat, Rey.
Below is my college videography and editing reel, featuring class work, the Panther Marching Band, and other various projects during my 3 and a half years at UNI.
I specialize in live productions, both from the production booth and behind the camera. I have a keen eye for detail and storytelling, and making sure a viewer never misses the most important part of a production, including on the fly to rapidly evolving situations.
I have Emmy-nominated experience in technical direction with Ross Overdrive, with additional experience from college in pre- and post-production, video editing, media writing, and live camera operation for productions of multiple sports on "The Valley On ESPN."
I am looking for an opportunity to work with professionals who bring energy and excitement to the workplace every day. I want to bring a positive atmosphere and fresh ideas to a team of like-minded individuals. I am willing to learn new skills and tackle difficult projects.
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