A u st i n B ac h a n d

P h oto j o u r n a l i st V i s u a l s E di to r M e di a S p e c i a l i st
ajbachand bachandphoto@gmail.com 540.287.9684 bachand.photos

E ducation
Ohio University, Scripps College of Communication  Athens, Ohio
School of Visual Communication
Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication, Photojournalism

Wor k E xpe r ie nce

Visuals Editor for the Global Press Journal Jan 2017 - May 2021
 Washington, DC
 Was the only Visuals Editor, on a two-person, award-winning visuals team
 Coached over 40 reporters from countries in developing media markets to produce high quality
visuals for their stories
 Worked with staff in multiple languages, especially English, French, Spanish, Mongolian and
Tamil
 Edited all images on globalpressjournal.com for daily publication
 Worked with the Global Press Institute to help create top-notch photojournalism trainings and
education for all skill levels
 Managed interns and collaborated with GPJ’s large network of contractors

Founder, Visual/Creative Director for Ares Multimedia, LLC  Feb 2016 - Jan 2017
 Harrisonburg, VA
 Operated as the Licensed Remote Pilot and Visual/Creative Director for all projects
 Was the Chief Post Production Editor for all photo, video, and specialty multimedia

Staff Photographer for the Daily News-Record Feb 2015-Jan 2017

 Harrisonburg, VA
 Documented the Shenandoah Valley and surrounding areas for daily publication
 Attended multiple assignments, events, and sports each day
 Produced feature art and self-assigned stories for publication

Freelancer for Austin Bachand Photography Sep 2011-Present

 Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia
 Worked as a freelance photographer, videographer, drone pilot, and editor for various clients
throughout my career
 ajbachand bachandphoto@gmail.com 540.287.9684 bachand.photos

Top Progr ams

 Adobe Photoshop  Photo Mechanic
 Adobe Lightroom  Blender
 Adobe After Effects  Microsoft Office (All)
 Adobe Premiere Pro  Mac Operating Systems
 Adobe Indesign  Windows OS
 Adobe Illustrator  Linux OS

Accom plis h m e nts

 Published in hundreds of newspapers/magazines including The Washington Post, The New York
Times, The Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and The Boston Globe
 1st-place award for 2015’s top sports action photo from the Virginia News Photographer’s
Association, among other awards and Honerable Mentions
 Visuals Editor for the news team that won the 2020 Media Hero of the Year award by the Stevie
Awards
 Founder and primary operator of businesses: Ares Multimedia, LLC, Austin Bachand Photography
 Multiple ‘APTopix’ selected images for the Associated Press’s best global photos of the day
 Government licensed drone/quadcopter remote pilot (licence #3908766), for use in aerial
imaging, mapping, and 3D modeling
 Traveled to Sri Lanka, Rwanda, and Mexico to teach and facilitate photojournalism trainings

MISC. Sk ills an d E xpe r ie nce

 Podcasting/Audio
Production
 Built/Designed Websites
with: HTML, Wordpress,
Godaddy, and Wix.
 2D and 3D Animation
 Motion Graphics
 Movie Production and Film  Analog Film Photography &
Set Etiquette
 Advanced Excel/Google
Sheets Formulas and Macros
 Travel Photography
 IT Diagnosis/Repair
 Macro Photography
 Virtual Reality &
360-Degree Media
 Astrophotography
 Wildlife Photography/
Videography Expert
Development
 All Image Production
Equipment (Especially
Canon, Nikon, Sony)
 DJI Phantom Series
Quadcopters
 Android and Apple Software
Automation
 Raspberry Pi Programming
 HTML, Bash, Applescript
 Exotic Animal Care (Small -
Medium)
 Backpacking/Camping/
Caving/Rock Climbing
 MNCC and Photography
Contest Judge