Jean-Pierre Mestanza

About Jean-Pierre Mestanza

A multimedia journalist with experience as a copy editor, writer, photographer, and video producer. I primarily write feature stories with a focus on news, sports, and culture which have been published all over the world. In addition, I\'ve taken the lead on video projects from idea to finish, from writing scripts to producing, presenting, and acquiring sponsorship. Fluent in Spanish, working knowledge of Thai. Currently, I am the TV Manager at Class Act Media - a multi-platform news organization with 3 newspapers, radio and television stations. All of this grows out of my passion for uncovering stories and wanting to share it with everyone.

Experience

1. Tv Manager

   Class Act Media

   Feb 2016 — Present · Phuket, TH

   Produce all video content including special features on local and national stories as well as daily news program \"Phuket Xtra.\"- Identify and acquire potential sponsors for video features and series\' when appropriate- Write and voice scripts for both Radio and TV news/sports- Provide editorial support for \"The Phuket News\" newspaper in both written and visual capacity.

Education

• Rutgers University

  BA, Journalism and Media Studies

  2005 — 2010

Skills

• Journalism
• Bilingual-Spanish
• Production Planning
• Video
• Copy Editing
• Social Networking
• Blogging
• Quarkxpress
• Online Marketing
• SEO
• Acting
• Final Cut Pro
• Media Relations
• Reporting & Analysis
• Video Production
• Photoshop
• Newsletter Production
• Press Releases
• Ap Style
• Feature Articles
• New Media
• Social Media Marketing
• Public Relations
• Speech Writing
• Editorial
• Digital Photography
• Online Journalism
• Radio Broadcasting
• Sales Support
• Social Media
• Publishing
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• News Writing
• Online Communications
• SEO Copywriting
• Editing