King County TV Internship
Overview:
As the station intern at KCTV, I produced video content for web, social media, and live broadcast, highlighting local programs, government initiatives, and community stories. My role also included assisting with live broadcasts, operating cameras and audio equipment, and organizing digital media assets.
Roles: Multimedia Production | Live Broadcast Support
Timeline: 6 Months | June 2025 - December 2025
Tools: Premiere Pro | After Effects | Photoshop | Illustrator | Sony A7III | Audio + Lighting Equipment | PTZ Cameras | Crestron | TriCaster | Microsoft Office
Budget Town Hall Promo
This 1-minute video promotes the November 12th King County Council Budget Town Hall meeting on social media platforms. It was created to raise awareness about the event and help the public build familiarity with the services included in the county budget. I handled all aspects of production, including writing, scripting, shot scouting, on-camera performance, filming, audio recording, editing, and graphics, ensuring a concise and engaging video for social media audiences.
King County Conservation Futures
This 1.5-minute video introduces King County Conservation Futures, a tax-funded program that acquires and preserves parks, natural lands, and community green spaces. Produced in collaboration with council offices, it demonstrates how the program supports local conservation and helps residents understand the impact of the tax they pay. I managed the full edit, including reviewing interview footage, selecting accurate b-roll, color correction, audio mixing, and incorporating music and graphics to create a polished, informative, and visually engaging final video.
Video Voters’ Guide Promo
This 1-minute promo video reminds King County and Seattle residents about the upcoming election and highlights the 2025 Video Voters’ Guides. Produced in collaboration with county offices, the video uses motion graphics and concise messaging to encourage voter engagement and explain what’s included in the full guides. I managed the full production, including writing, filming, editing, audio, motion graphics, and voiceover, creating a clear and engaging video optimized for social media audiences.
Ruth Woo Emerging Leaders Fellowship
2024-2025 Fellows Highlight
This 2.5-minute video introduces the 2024–2025 recipients of the Ruth Woo Emerging Leaders Fellowship, highlighting their roles, experiences, and community impact over the past year. I handled all aspects of production, including filming, audio, interviewing, and editing, combining interviews, b-roll, graphics, and music to create a concise and uplifting story. The video was produced in collaboration with King County offices and aims to inform the public about the fellowship while encouraging future applicants to explore opportunities in public service.
Final Thoughts:
During my internship at King County TV, I produced a variety of videos to inform and engage the public about local government programs, community initiatives, and civic resources. I also supported live broadcasts and event coverage, organized and managed digital media assets, and helped plan content for social media and web platforms. This experience allowed me to explore storytelling across multiple platforms while collaborating with government offices to ensure accuracy and accessibility. Like many of my projects, this work reflects my interest in using multimedia to connect communities to information and opportunities, making local government more approachable and transparent.