Jake Townsend
Prince George,BC
Summary
Organized and media-literate professional with experience in footage review, research, and remote administrative support. Skilled in written communication, email correspondence, and managing detailed records. Reliable, self-directed, and ready to support casting teams with efficient workflow and thoughtful candidate selection.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Writer
Self Employed Writer
10.2023 - Current
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful design and formatting.
- Created cover artwork, selected fonts, and arranged designs to attract target readership.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
Radio Editor
CFUR Radio
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Wrote, recorded, edited, published dozens of promotional materials, ads, and lead ups to local events.
Program Assistant
Northern Health Authority
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Processed thousands of requests from post-secondary schools for students to have practicum placements in the region.
- Maintained vast online database containing employee and student records, placement requests.
- Provided training to staff at all levels for navigating and using the database system on a weekly basis via Microsoft Teams.
Video Logger
Big Timber Media
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Reviewed the majority of raw footage recorded across up to 9 simultaneous camera feeds.
- Documented key events, dates, and interactions to support narrative development and continuity.
- Built a detailed, searchable database of timestamps and scene summaries for use by editors and story producers via Avid Media Player.
- Streamlined the post-production process by identifying and flagging high-priority or thematic moments
- Maintained consistent formatting and accuracy under high-volume review conditions
Education
Certificate - Documentary Film Studies
Capilano University
North Vancouver, BC04-2019
Skills
- Video editing
- Document editing
- Database management
- Professional communication
- Instruction and presentations for groups
- Content creation
- Creative writing
Timeline
Freelance Writer
Self Employed Writer
10.2023 - Current
Radio Editor
CFUR Radio
02.2022 - 08.2022
Program Assistant
Northern Health Authority
09.2020 - 07.2022
Video Logger
Big Timber Media
09.2019 - 03.2020
Certificate - Documentary Film Studies
Capilano University
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