Michel Cros

Freelance Videographer, Video Editor, Photographer

Freelancer.com • Freelance

Jan 2016 - Present • 10 yrs 4 mos

Provide freelance videography, video editing, photography, and creative content services for businesses, organizations, events, and individual clients. l Produce a wide range of visual content including promotional videos, event recaps, interviews, social media content, branded pieces, and creative storytelling projects. l Manage projects from client communication and planning through shooting, editing, revisions, and final delivery. l Work with clients to understand project goals, brand style, audience, and messaging needs in order to produce effective visual content. l Deliver photography and videography coverage for weddings, community programs, performances, interviews, and promotional campaigns. l Adapt production approach depending on project scale, turnaround time, client expectations, and platform requirements.

Creative Services Manager

NBCUniversal • Full-time

Mar 2023 - Mar 2026 • 3 yrs

Lead creative production for local television, social media, and commercial content, developing visual materials that support station branding and client messaging. l Produce, direct, shoot, and edit promotional and commercial content for broadcast and digital platforms. l Create multimedia assets tailored for different audiences, including community-focused campaigns, branded segments, social videos, and promotional spots. l Collaborate with internal teams, sales staff, on-air talent, and external clients to develop concepts aligned with business goals and campaign objectives. l Oversee projects from pre-production through post-production, including planning, scripting, field shooting, editing, revisions, and final delivery. l Operate cameras and support field and studio production needs while maintaining strong visual quality and production efficiency. l Contribute to local brand visibility by creating content that strengthens Telemundo Minnesota’s presence across television and social media.

Producer/Anchor/News Reporter

NBC News • Part-time

Dec 2017 - Aug 2022 • 4 yrs 8 mos

Worked as an on-camera reporter and anchor while also producing news and feature content for television audiences. l Reported stories in the field and in studio, gathering interviews, visuals, and editorial material to create compelling news packages. l Produced segments by identifying relevant stories, shaping narratives, coordinating coverage, and ensuring timely delivery. l Wrote scripts and developed content with attention to accuracy, clarity, audience engagement, and visual storytelling. l Operated cameras and supported field production, often managing multiple responsibilities under tight deadlines. l Edited video for news, promotional content, and commercial projects, combining editorial judgment with technical skill. l Conducted interviews with community leaders, business owners, public figures, and local residents, building strong communication and relationship skills.