Kristen Catalanotto is an Emmy-winning photographer and editor with over 10 years of experience at NBC10 WCAU Philadelphia. She has operated live news trucks, shot breaking news, gathered information from officials, and edited packages on tight deadlines. In addition to her news experience, she owns a photography business shooting families and newborns. She is proficient in video editing software like Avid and Final Cut Pro. Kristen has won several Emmy and Peabody awards for her work and hopes to bring her skills to Southern California.
1. Kristen Catalanotto
35 Kincaid Lane, Coatesville, Pa 19320 |504-352-7027 | kristencata@gmail.com
Objective
Emmy-Winning Photographer/Editor with over 10 years of experience covering some of the biggest news events in
the Philadelphia region. I have a commitment to always beating the competition. Energetic self-starter with a
passion for creative photography,editing and storytelling. I hope to bring the same drive to Southern California and
your award-winning news team.
Experience
PHOTOGRAPHER/EDITOR/ENG TRUCK OPERATOR | NBC10 WCAU PHILADELPHIA | 2010-PRESENT
· Set-up and operate live trucks (KA-SAT, 2 Ghz & 7Ghz) for morning newscasts
· Shoot breaking and spot news at a moments notice
· Takes initiative to gather information from police and fire officials
· Edit multiple PKGs/VOSOTs for day of air on extremely tight deadlines
· Fast & efficient editor on Avid & Final-Cut Pro
· Live-U & Dejero proficient
CONTENT PRODUCER | NBC10 WCAU PHILADELPHIA | 2009-2010
· Write/shoot & edit spot and breaking news for daily morning newscast
· Dalet video editing for newscasts
· Spearheaded creative naturalsound PKGs to tell compelling stories
· Responsible for shooting & editing 3 weekly series for major market television
EDITOR/LIVE STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHER | NBC10 WCAU PHILADELPHIA | 2007-2008
· Operate studio camera for live-television/magazine talk show
· Photograph live band performances, cooking segments for fast-paced live show
· Avid editor for morning newscast
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT | NBC10 WCAU PHILADELPHIA | 2006-2007
· Book fullstudio audience for live talk show
· Research daily topics and guests for one-hour morning talk show
STILL PHOTOGRAPHER/OWNER | BAYOU ROAD PHOTOGRAPHY | 2010-PRESENT
· Photograph newborns, families and couples for all life’s milestones
· New York Times published
· www.bayouroadphoto.com
Education
BACHELORS DEGREE | 2002-2006 | CABRINI UNIVERSITY
· Major: English/Communication
· Minor: Political Science
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Awards
· Mid-Atlantic Emmy Winner 2012: Investigative Photojournalism (Teacher Bully PKG)
· Peabody Award Winner 2015: station excellence Amtrak train derailment 2015
· Mid-Atlantic Emmy Winner 2014,2015 : Best Morning News Show
· Mid-Atlantic Emmy Nominee spot news 2013,2014
Skills & Abilities
Proficient Avid Newscutter & Media Composer, Final-Cut Pro, Latakoo, Dalet, Lightroom, Windows 10, Apple OS
Currently training on Adobe Premiere & After Effects
Basic Adobe Photoshop skills
Proficient in all realms of social media including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube & Instagram
ENG truck operation
