JACOB FREER-BALKO

1902 Spring Garden St, Apt 2M, Philadelphia, PA 19130

LinkedIn | jfbalko@icloud.com | jfbalko.neocities.org | (732) 996-2971

SUMMARY

Led inspection of digitized audio and video cassettes, reels, film, and recovered data, delivering 150+ pieces of media a day alone. Also assisted in metadata, cataloging, video trimming, editing, and donations that were shipped to the company.

EXPERIENCE

QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN – GEORGE BLOOD, L.P.

FORT WASHINGTON, PA – NOVEMBER 2021-PRESENT

Led inspection of digitized audio and video cassettes, reels, film, and recovered data, delivering 150+ pieces of media a day alone. Also assisted in metadata, cataloging, video trimming, editing, and donations that were shipped to the company.

TECHNICAL CONSULTANT/PRODUCER – VALIANTLY OFF BALANCE

REMOTE, NJ – SEPTEMBER 2021-PRESENT

Led discussions with hosts of the podcast MASHmouth, about the 1970’s sitcom MASH, on the podcast’s editing quality and suggesting changes as well as assisting with editing and publishing. Have also edited and self inserted in several episodes. Creator and producer of This Might Be a Radio Show from 2016-2022.

DIGITAL SPECIALIST – HEART TO HEART ORGANIZATION

REMOTE, NJ – MARCH 2021-NOVEMBER 2021

Provided audio and video editing for social media pages, programs, and podcasts for this non-profit sharing mindfulness practices and Nonviolent Communication with people affected by incarceration. Used Adobe Premiere Pro to create Storybook Video for the organization, with immediate recognition and presentation in schools outside the organization’s scope.

EDUCATION

CSB MEDIA ARTS CENTER

BROADCASTING CERTIFICATE – MAY 2021-JULY 2021

TV and Radio Broadcasting Coursework: Radio, Radio Boards, Digital Audio, Podcasts, Adobe Premiere Pro, Studio Operations, Studio Operations, Television, Sports Broadcasting, Audio Editing, Video Editing, Radio Hosting

BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES – SEPTEMBER 2016-MAY 2020

Led Brookdale Student Radio as a Vice President, led frequent collaborations with Brookdale Filmmakers’ Club. Reported to Tom Brennan.

PROJECTS

THIS MIGHT BE A RADIO SHOW – 2016-2022

Produced 90 minute radio show at Brookdale Community College, later produced by Valiantly Off Balance. Grew listeners by engaging clubs and guests to collaborate on the show. Later created a story-based revival on Mixcloud.

SKILLS

Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Audition, Audacity, Microsoft Office, MAGIX Vegas Pro