Orlando Sentinel videographer Sean Pitts mic’ing up Senator Marco Rubio. (Orlando Sentinel, 2009)
-Orlando Sentinel Video Projects & Programming Editor 2014-current
-Videographer and editor at Orlando Sentinel 2007-14
-Intern/Freelancer, Pink Sneakers Productions for TV show Hogan Knows Best in 2007.
-Student Director of Video Production for the Campus Activities Board at the University of Central Florida 2005-07
– Over 9 years of professional experience in video production
– Final Cut Pro user for over 12 years, originally an Adobe Premiere user
– Sony, Panasonic, GoPro, Canon, and DSLR video camera experience
– Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, and iDVD/DVD Studio Pro knowledge
– Live stream video setup, execution, and implementation in controlled environments, and in the field
– Works well under pressure, comfortable with strict deadlines, and enjoys healthy competition
Check out my videos that I’ve deemed “resume worthy” here
Awards won while at the Orlando Sentinel
2013
FSNE First place for news video “Orlando Sentinel: Year in review 2013”
2012
ASNE First Place for diversity reporting for “In The Shadow of Race” series
FSNE First Place for Breaking News video “Falling Bear”
FSNE First Place in Multimedia for “Dunkman” interactive
FSNE Second Place in Multimedia for “Who Are You” interactive from “In The Shadow of Race” series
Orlando Sentinel Journalism Award for Multimedia Storytelling for “In The Shadow of Race”
Orlando Sentinel Journalism Award for Best Digital Innovation for Orlando Dunkman interactive (along w/ Rich Pope, Shiniko Floyd)
2011
Orlando Sentinel Multimedia Storytelling Award (Theme Park Rangers w/ Dewayne Bevil, Rick Tribou, Doug Grossman)
2007
Outstanding Editorial Board Member
10 monthly recognition awards during my Sentinel career
Sentinel staffer Sean Pitts sets up for a live stream before UCF coach George O’Leary talks with the media during a press conference before the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl media day at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, AZ. on Tuesday, December 31, 2013. (Joshua C. CrueyOrlando Sentinel)
