WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ME:

I’m a multimedia journalist and producer proficient in video, audio and digital journalism. I’m deeply motivated by mission-driven work and documentary storytelling, and as exciting as it is to wrap up a project, I love immersing myself and my skills in every step of the process. If I’m being honest, video production was not initially my strong suit, but I’ve always had a passion for photography and videography, and luckily, my work experience has allowed me to experiment, fail, and learn the art—and importance—of video storytelling.

I’ve had a wide range of diverse work experience, ranging from line cook to fine-dining server, volunteer coordinator to nonprofit project manager, photo editor to producer—the list goes on. I approach all my work with the same level of commitment, integrity and creativity, regardless of the titles.

In my spare time, I’m an avid snowboarder, love riding a bicycle, and am constantly traveling around to see concerts.

MICHELLE BAKER

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST + PRODUCER

michelle.janee.baker@gmail.com • www. michellebaker.us • Reno, Nevada

EXPERIENCE:

LWC STUDIOS
FREELANCE PRODUCER - Oct 2023 - Dec 2024

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER - Sept 2022 - October 2023

ASSISTANT PRODUCER - Nov 2020 - Sept 2022

Assisted with the production of various podcasts. Tasks included scheduling interviews, sourcing guests, researching relevant topics, conducting interviews, scriptwriting, writing promos and rundowns for radio, creating video assets and motion graphics for video episodes, editing videos for Spotify and YouTube, creating social media assets, assembling audio for editing using Pro Tools and Descript, and transcribing the final audio.

Podcasts include Latina to Latina, Democracy Decoded, The Groow Zone, Trials To Triumphs, Still Paying the Price, 1 in 5, How to Talk [to Mami & Papi] About Anything, Our Body Politic

THIS IS RENO

FREELANCE JOURNALIST AND VIDEOGRAPHER - Present

Pitch, shoot and edit videos for local media outlet This Is Reno.

SENATOR BERNIE SANDERS

MEDIA PRODUCER - Feb 2020 - Oct 2021

Planned and executed video shoots, script stories, sourced interviews, researched archival footage, edited videos using Adobe Premiere, designed graphics using Adobe Photoshop, created animation using Adobe After Effects, drafted tweets and social media copy, and compiled relevant news briefs daily.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO Dec. 2019

Reynolds School of Journalism, B.A. in Journalism, Minor in Sociology

WORKSHOPS + PROGRAMS

NPR NEXT GENERATION RADIO BOOTCAMP May 2019 - Jan 2024

In May 2019, I worked with a professional journalist during a week-long audio program. As one of six participants selected in a highly competitive program, I reported on and produced a non-narrated audio piece on the topic of “First Days in America,” which aired on the local NPR member station, KUNR. Since 2020, I've returned as a mentor on four projects to help students with video and photo production.

Member of Association of Independents in Radio (AIR)
Member of Online News Association (ONA)