Jesse Rogala
Senior Video Journalist & Producer | Filmmaker
- Role
- Producer at Portal A
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jesse Rogala
Documentary filmmaker and multimedia leader with over a decade crafting visual narratives across Fortune Magazine, Audible, and The San Francisco Standard.I thrive in the intersection of storytelling and strategy- Built The San Francisco Standard\'s video department from the ground up, establishing production workflows that balance creative excellence with operational efficiency - Award-winning cinematographer, editor, and producer recognized by California Journalism Awards and SF Press Club for visual innovation - Field production specialist who thrives on-location – coordinating international crews, navigating complex logistics, and capturing compelling stories wherever they unfold - Seasoned traveler who\'s directed shoots across multiple continents, adapting to challenging environments while maintaining production quality - Equally comfortable directing documentary shoots with Fortune 500 CEOs, leading remote production teams, or hands-on filming in breaking news environments - Strategic producer who transforms complex subjects into compelling content for both news audiences and brand clients - Team leader who identifies talent, creates collaborative environments, and guides diverse crews through challenging productionsMy approach combines journalistic integrity with cinematic quality, technical versatility with creative vision. I stay ahead of evolving platforms while maintaining the fundamentals of powerful storytelling.
Experience
Producer
Dec 2025 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US
Education
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Cinematography and Film/Video Production
2009 — 2013
Skills
- Photography
- Cashiering
- Food
- Editing
- Photoshop
- Food
- Creative Writing
- Food Service
- Final Cut Pro
- Video Editing
- Retail
- Writing
- Customer Service
- Event Planning
- Video
- Film
- Public Speaking
- Social Media Marketing
- Microsoft Word
- Film Production
- Social Media
- Documentaries
- Social Networking
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