Jacob Unger

About Jacob Unger

Emmy® award-winning storyteller, cinematographer, editor, and video production manager…

Experience

1. Audio Visual Specialist

   Bureau Of Reclamation

   Jan 2024 — Present · Sacramento, CA, US

   Audiovisual Production Specialist for the Bureau of Reclamation’s California-Great Basin Region.Key Achievements:• Produced impactful content for infrastructure projects, dam operations, and conservation efforts across the Western U.S.• Created video series and portraits for the Commissioner and Regional Directors, supporting executive messaging.• Led A/V strategy and execution for major events (Solar Over Canals and $142 Million Water Resilience Project), delivering seamless and converting video and photo assets for social media.• Produced short-form, social videos using trending styles including AI voice overs and graphics generator - highlighted by several very successful campaigns.• Built and managed the region’s A/V Go-Kit program, enabling rapid field deployment and gear accountability.• Edited and delivered 508 compliant presentation videos for the TRRP Science Symposium while managing regular production duties.• Restored historic imagery using AI software for DOI heritage storytelling and digital outreach.• Completed 30+ specialized federal training courses (aviation safety, emergency response, media compliance) to maintain UAS certifications.• Collaborated with internal teams, partner agencies, and media outlets to deliver strategic, mission-aligned visual content.Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:• Lead full-cycle production of visual media for internal messaging, public engagement, and national campaigns.• Operate cameras, drones (FAA Part 107/DOI A-450), and post-production tools to create compelling visual narratives.• Convert complex technical topics into accessible stories using video, photography, and graphics.• Provide on-site direction, drone services, and A/V consulting for regional programs and field events.• Maintain and manage regional A/V inventory and digital asset library for mission-critical communications.• Collaborate cross-functionally to plan, shoot, and edit content for live events, training, and broadcasts.

Education

• Los Angeles Recording Arts School

  Certification, Audio Production & Engineering

  1998 — 1999

• Berkeley College

  Certification, Adobe After Effects, Scriptwriting & Storyboarding: Multimedia Arts

  2012 — 2013

• National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) Emmys®

  Certification, “Storytelling in the Digital Age” workshop

  2012 — 2012

• PR Influencers

  "10 Weeks To Media Mentions That Convert," Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

  2017 — 2017

• El Camino College

  Journalism, Marketing & Business Management

  2000 — 2002

Skills

• Video Production Manager
• Video Production
• Broadcast Television
• Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Corporate Communications
• Strategic Public Relations Planning
• Director
• Producer
• Scripting
• Casting
• Commercials
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Adobe After Effects
• Final Cut Pro
• Avid
• After Effects
• Camera
• Producing
• Strategic Communications
• Premiere
• Non-Linear Editing
• Radio
• Video
• Broadcast
• Production
• Video Editing
• Television
• Storytelling
• Broadcast Journalism
• Journalism
• Videography
• Editing
• New Media
• Broadcasting
• Digital Media