Resume

913.530.6601

jacknewlin@gmail.com

Overland Park, KS


Experience

Johnson County Democrats – OP, KS | May. 2024 – Sept. 2024

Editor, Animator, Videographer

  • Create animated introductions and videos for use at the 2024 “Forever the Free State Gala” event.
  • Coordinate video shoots and editing sessions for several promotional videos for a wide variety of 2024 Johnson County Democrat candidates.
  • Manage output to fit tight deadlines around other freelance work.

Courtyard Shakespeare – OP, KS | July. 2022 – present

Assistant Director/Social Media Manager

  • Create long and short form content for Courtyard Shakespeare’s social media pages.
  • Edit and mix previously recorded performances for distribution to Courtyard Shakespeare’s Audience.

Matty D. Media – Lawrence, KS | March. 2025 – July. 2025

Editing Intern

  • Create long and short form social media content for Matty D. Media and their clients.
  • Coordinate video shoots, content meetings, and editing sessions.
  • Write short scripts for client’s social media

Jennings Social Media and Martech – OP, KS | Oct. 2023 – Feb. 2024

Video Intern

  • Operate still and video cameras for short-form social media content for various clients.
  • Manage end-to-end production of short-form social media content for use on various clientele social media.

Lied Center of Kansas – Lawrence, KS | Aug. 2022 – present

Technical Assistant

  • Operate ENG Cameras and Tricaster TC410 Plus for live performances and events to live stream for online audiences
  • Collaborate with students and professionals on set-up and break-down of touring Broadway performances.

Icon Events Internship – Kansas City, MO | April 2024

Audio Tech Intern

  • Operate Midas M32r for audio mixing of live corporate events.
  • Manage tuning and lighting new event spaces quickly and efficiently for corporate clients and their live events

KU Film and Media Studies – Lawrence, KS | Mar. 2024 – Present

Student Ambassador

  • Communicate with potential and incoming students to the KU Film and Media Studies department.
  • Present and inform potential and incoming students about the KU Film and Media Studies.

Filmography

TitleDirectorCreditType of film
Perfect MachinesCameryn CaruthersSound MixerShort Film
In the Window DisplayHannah DavisSound Mixer/EditorShort Film
LucySophie SandersDP/EditorShort Film
May 24Adler Moss1st ACShort film
HelixBella WassonGrip/Sound AssistShort Film
CheersLeah TarwaterSound mixer/EditorShort film
Into the FogGeorge LaHoodSound mixer/EditorShort film
Departure FilmBrett TaylorGrip/Sound AssistShort film
Your Wildest DreamCash EriksonGrip/Sound AssistShort film

Education

Expected May 2026: University of Kansas

  • Bachelor of General Studies in Film and Media Studies
  • Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Mass Communications – Media Arts and Production Concentration
  • Honors and Awards: Tensie Best Editing 2024: Into the Fog, Tensie Best Documentary 2025: What Else Can I do, Honor Roll (Fall 2022 – Present), Chancellor’s Scholarship, Dixon Film Scholarship
  • Relevant Coursework: Basic Video Production, Audio Production, Animation, Screenwriting, Media and Society, Visual Storytelling

Expertise

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop, InDesign.)
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Oral Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Time management
  • Collaborative
  • Fast-learner