Brett Phelps

Experience

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  Nelson County Schools

  May 2019 - May 2021

  Workforce Development Student Leader

  In this role, I worked 20+ hours per week collaborating with local businesses, my team members from the Nelson County Schools, and the high school students who were participating in the work-study program to create promotional materials (e.g. photos, documentary videos, podcasts, magazines, and flyers) to celebrate the local businesses, the co-op students, and the school system.

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  Stephen Foster Drama Association

  Jun 2021 - Sept 2022

  Usher
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  WKU Talisman

  Aug 2021 - now

  In this role, I am responsible for all visuals on WKUTalisman.com, including photos, graphics, and videos. The photo editor:Recruits, hires, trains, and manages a visual staff.Reports to the executive editor to set and manage web deadlines.Works directly with writing editor(s) to:Call and conduct weekly meetings.Generate story ideas.Publish content weekly.Set and manage deadlines and weekly post schedules for web stories.Manage and update the deadline and posting calendar.Edits and tones all visuals.Makes appointments with staffers to give feedback.Works closely with the print magazine photo editor to ensure consistency.Gathers and submits payment information for contributing staff writers to the executive editor after deadlines.Takes on assignments as needed.Posts and keeps regular office hours.Works production nights.Attends editorial board meetings.Communicates regularly with the adviser and the executive editor about progress toward deadlines. Show less

  • Photo Editor

    Jun 2022 - now

  • Staff Photographer

    Aug 2021 - Sept 2022
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  Western Kentucky University's Public Broadcasting Station

  Jan 2022 - May 2023

  Public Broadcasting Station Production Assistant

  In this role, I work with the WKU PBS production staff in visualizing, video/stills acquisition, lighting, producing, and editing on-air and contract productions for WKU PBS, WKU, HILLTOPPER SPORTS SATELLITE NETWORK, and external clients.

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  Nelson County Schools

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Creative Media Specialist

  In this role, I coordinated creative media productions & facilitate communication structures and protocols to effectively tell a powerful story of work across The Nelson County Schools.DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PRIORITY ALIGNMENT• Align actions with district and school values and core priorities. • Evaluated based on the efficacy of aligned actions. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES• Basic understanding of industry-standard media production software and ability to create videos for district/school purposes• Capture media (photo & video) on location around Nelson County & surrounding areas• Works with local school communication teams to provide ongoing support for family communication across NCS. • Leads student Energizer classes for media production with local schools. • Create and maintain systems of communication with the school community• Maintain marketing activities, public relations, and content creation • Maintain inventory & manage shipping and fulfillment of online store• Website daily updates, maintenance, and troubleshooting• Create a system for website updates & troubleshooting• Support development of NRG Backpack with graphics & media KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES• Knowledge of technical operations of video cameras, video recording devices, audio equipment used with video production, lighting, electrical power sources, and the coordination required to use all the electronic studio equipment simultaneously to record and broadcast television programs or web programs• Ability to manage the design, implementation, documentation, training, and troubleshooting of all District web and social media resources• Ability to operate various multimedia equipment and design district and school system productions• Ability to deliver consumer-ready materials for publication and broadcast Show less

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  Western Kentucky University

  Aug 2022 - May 2024

  WKU School Of Media Photojournalism Gear Checkout

  In this role, I am responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and checking out The School of Media's camera equipment.Primary Duties and Responsibilities• Check-out/in camera equipment to students enrolled in authorized equipment use classes• Ensure all students sign out and in equipment by the due dates of equipment• Assist students with questions regarding the operation of equipment• Ensure all batteries are fully charged before equipment check-out• Check all equipment for damage or lost pieces before signing equipment out or inKnowledge and Skills • A friendly and welcoming demeanor• Strong customer-service attitude• Problem-solving skills• Ability to recommend equipment based on students' needs/projects• Proficiency in Mac computers with the ability to learn equipment checkout software Show less

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  Chautauqua Institution

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  Visual Journalism Intern - Chautauquan Daily

  Create engaging community feature photographs and video content for this daily news outlet.

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  The IndyStar

  May 2024 - Jul 2024

  Pulliam Fellow Photojournalism Intern

  Created engaging general news, sports, and feature photographs and video content for this daily news outlet.

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  Western Kentucky University

  Aug 2024 - now

  Visual Journalism & Photography Social Media Specialist

  Collaborate with faculty, students, and alumni to create and curate content for Western Kentucky University's Visual Journalism & Photography department's social media platforms.