A n d r e w B C h u r c h 1114 W. Stewart Rd. • Columbia, MO 65203 (214) 499-0875 • [email protected] • https://AndrewBChurch.com

Summary & Highlights

• 15+ years of professional photo and video production across print, broadcast and digital media platforms. • Deadline-oriented multitasker in visual storytelling production, direction and non-linear editing. • Acclaimed by senior supervisors for setting performance standards in journalism and PR content production. • Recognized by top media scholars for research in short-form documentary production, direction, and editing.

Media Production Experience

Media Company CEO 2019-Present Draft 13 Media • Record, edit and deploy multimedia packages via new media and social media channels. • Produce, direct and edit short-format documentaries. • Conceptualize, film and finalize promotional products for wide variety of clients. Multimedia Content Producer 2019 State of , Office of Administration • Record, edit and deploy multimedia packages via new and traditional media channels. • Design, storyboard and digitally animate promotional content for various state agencies. • Collaborate with top government officials to maximize communication focus and impact. Documentary Series Producer/Editor 2018-2019 Tiny Texas Docs • Fund, organize, manage, develop, schedule, and conduct visual storytelling of personal narratives in small towns across Texas. • Record and edit short-format documentaries, and broadcast on new media. Candidate, Master of Arts in Journalism 2017-2018 Baylor University: Department of Journalism, PR & New Media • Develop and refine short-form documentary format and storytelling method during authorship of Master’s project, “Tiny Texas Docs.” • Research, develop, refine, and compose original scholarship and media content. Multimedia Journalist, Freelance 2014-2019 ABCfoto • Collaborate with clients to meet specific requirements for visual media. • Produce, direct, and edit lightweight media packages for social media dissemination. Production Director 2010-2014 United States Navy: Navy Public Affairs Support Element • Directed, edited, and disseminated more than 400 multimedia products. • Managed and trained a team of 20 employees in the production of media content. • Photographed, recorded, and interviewed subjects for breaking news feed. • Interfaced with top military officials to communicate project goals. Agency Photojournalist, Freelance 2006-2010 Bowtie, Inc. Publishing • Collaborated with multiple subject and editors to achieve project goals. • Disseminated photographic content to transnational media companies.

1 Photojournalist, Contributing 2007, 2009 Daily Newspaper • Gathered hundreds of news images for newspaper publication. Photojournalist, Intern 2006 Columbia Missourian Daily Newspaper • Collaborated with team members to ensure rich visual news coverage. • Maintained excellence in the production of creative news imagery. • Learned from top Pictures of the Year International (POYi) photographers.

Education

M.A. Baylor University Fall 2018 Department of Journalism, PR & New Media Project: “Tiny Texas Docs” Committee: Dr. Sara Stone (chair), Dr. Clark Baker, Dr. Mia Moody-Ramirez, Dr. Cassy Burleson, Dr. Stephen Sloan B.A. , Columbia Fall 2009 Interdisciplinary Studies: Journalism, Photography

Awards & Recognition

Official Friend of the Department Council 2020 Baylor University Dept. of Journalism, PR & New Media Kappa Tau Alpha National Honor Society 2018 Baylor University Top Mixed Media Graduate Student 2018 Baylor University: Department of Journalism, PR & New Media Honorable Mention 2019, 2017 13th Annual International Color Awards 12th Annual International Black & White Spider Awards Navy Achievement Medal 2013 U.S. Department of the Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation 2011, 2012 U.S. Department of Defense

References

Lynda Kraxberger Cassy Burleson, Ph.D. Associate Dean, Missouri School of Journalism Senior Lecturer, Baylor University • (573) 882-0847 • (254) 710-3492 • [email protected] • [email protected] Mia Moody-Ramirez, Ph.D. Mark Johnson Professor, Department Chair, Director of American Studies, Chief of Broadcast Operations, KBIA, KMUC, KAUD Baylor University • (573) 882-0857 • (254) 652-6972 • [email protected] • [email protected] 2