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MediaStorm Welcomes Editor and Producer Ligaiya Romero

Post author:Brian Storm
Post published:October 6, 2014

MediaStorm is excited to announce that summer intern Ligaiya Romero will permanently join our staff as an editor and producer. G. Ligaiya Romero is a visual journalist and documentary storyteller. Originally from New York, she graduated from UCLA with dual degrees in Film Production and International Development. She studied documentary photography and multimedia production at the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies. Recently, she received her Master’s degree in Visual Communication at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a Roy H. Park fellow. Ligaiya’s work has been recognized by the SXSW Interactive Awards, College Photographer of the Year, Photo District News, the National Press Photographers Association and the New York Photo Awards among others. Her portfolio can be viewed at ligaiya.com.

MediaStorm Welcomes Interactive Designer and Developer David Kofahl

Post author:Brian Storm
Post published:September 4, 2014

MediaStorm is excited to announce that summer intern David Kofahl will permanently join our staff as an Interactive Designer and Developer. David is a designer and programmer, who explores the intersection of technology and storytelling. Since joining the MediaStorm team in May, he has supported the web development team in revamping the MediaStorm Storytelling Platform. For the past two years he has collaborated on America Recycled, an interactive documentary that traces unique and radical communities across the Southern United States. He is currently developing the web application for the film. In 2009 he founded Studio Syndicate, a web firm focused on building digital interfaces for non-profit organizations. His work often extends beyond developing websites and includes designing print materials, writing grants, and consulting. He earned a bachelors degree in Political Science at the University of Florida.

MediaStorm Welcomes Summer Interns David Kofahl and Ligaiya Romero

Post author:Brian Storm
Post published:February 6, 2014

MediaStorm is excited to welcome David Kofahl to our team as our summer 2014 development intern. David Kofahl is a designer and programmer, who explores the intersection of technology and storytelling. For the past two years he has collaborated on America Recycled, an interactive documentary that traces unique and radical communities across the Southern United States. He is currently developing the web application for the film. In 2009 he founded Studio Syndicate, a web firm focused on building digital interfaces for non-profit organizations. His work often extends beyond developing websites and includes designing print materials, writing grants, and consulting. He earned a bachelors degree in Political Science at the University of Florida. We're also excited to welcome Ligaiya Romero as a production intern. G. Ligaiya Romero is a visual journalist, working primarily with web-first documentary storytelling. Originally from New York, she graduated from UCLA with dual degrees in Film Production…

Now Hiring: Business Development Associate at MediaStorm

Post author:Brian Storm
Post published:January 27, 2014

MediaStorm is looking for a Business Development Associate to focus on the intersection of business development, marketing and distribution. The ideal candidate should have an intimate understanding of the online video marketplace and world class writing abilities. This is a short-term position supporting our Executive Producer while our Director of Partnership Development transitions in and out of maternity leave. The position is located in Brooklyn, New York beginning in April with the possibility of extension. Applications must be submitted by February 14th, 2014. Update (3/21/14): Application deadline has been extended. Interest candidates can still submit their application for consideration. Description Collaborating closely with the Director of Partnership Development, this person will: Grow MediaStorm's client base Participate and engage in high-level meetings with potential clients, funders, storytellers, and investors Follow-up persistently with clients and potential funders Develop detailed client project proposals and case studies Implement the company’s overall business development strategies Conduct background research on…

Andrew Ellis Joins MediaStorm

Post author:Brian Storm
Post published:January 13, 2014

MediaStorm is excited to welcome Andrew Michael Ellis to our team as the Director of Photography. Andrew creates films that highlight injustice and challenge stereotypes through humanizing, intimate storytelling with award winning cinematography. His documentary Figure Father grapples with the emotional challenges of reentry from prison, while his quirky comedic portrait documentary Eleanor Ambos Interiors flips ageism and gender stereotypes on their head. As Andrew’s films tour the film festival circuit he still values film education, teaching cinematography at New York University and creating a film education program for an NGO in Southern California that works with undocumented immigrants. Andrew’s latest film They Came at Night combines stylized fiction filmmaking with concrete social advocacy strategy for communities devastated by war in Central Africa. Andrew co-founded the art collective Nomadique and is now the full-time Director of Photography for MediaStorm, a digital storytelling agency based in Brooklyn.