Mike Tripp

contact@miketrippmedia.com  |  https://miketrippmedia.com | 540-849-4180

My Statement

Work
Experience

Chief of Photography / Multimedia, The News Leader

Staunton, Va. — 2005-2019 : Department supervisor and community photojournalist at an evolving daily newspaper. Responsible for scheduling, managing staff & freelance photographers, archiving, equipment maintenance and facilitating department workflow. Helped spearhead the implementation of new technologies (such as video) into the department and newsroom.

Staff photojournalist, The News Leader

Staunton, Va. — 2004-2005 : Community photojournalist at a daily newspaper, covering news, sports and feature assignments.

Staff photojournalist, Daily News-Record

Harrisonburg, Va. — 2002-2004 : Community photojournalist at a daily newspaper, covering news, sports and feature assignments.

Staff photojournalist, The News Leader

Staunton, Va. — 1998-2001 : Community photojournalist at a daily newspaper, covering news, sports and feature assignments.

Freelance Photojournalist

Lexington, Va. / Waynesboro, Va. — 1993-1998 : Community photojournalist as needed for coverage of news, sports and feature assignments for the News-Gazette and News-Virginian.

Education

Pitt Community College

Associates Degree in Human Service Technology — 1988-1990     

Skills

• DOT FAA licensed commercial drone pilot.
• Experienced in professional digital photo and video camera lens systems.
• Well-versed in professional social media use.
• Video, sound recording and multimedia creation.
• Practiced in AP style.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Premiere, Audition, Final Cut Pro, Audacity and Photo Mechanic.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and proactive problem solver.

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