Maya Gastman Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

New York City Metropolitan Area

Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States

As a Video Producer, I create promotional and social media-style videos for profit and non-profit companies where independently produce all the videos. I direct shoots, edit, communicate with clients, conduct interviews, write scripts, color grade, and create animations/graphics. I use aerial cinematography with my drone to shoot content for the videos.

Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States

In my position at NCM Hub, I am in charge of shooting and editing all productions for our independent radio station and three TV stations, as well as directing live multi-camera shoots to stream on our TV channels with a Tricaster. I supervise our staff seasonal employees, delegate work tasks, and teach interns. I film and edit all school and city council meetings, high school sports, and various city events, where I implement the graphics and lower thirds visuals that I design for our videos. I film and edit new programming for our channels, including "Paw Talk," a show about animals in the community, and a cooking show called "Wholesome Harvest," where we use seasonal veggies from the organization, Nourishing the North Shore, a food institution that deals with food insecurity. I also conceptualized and presented slideshows about iPhone photography and videography, including a beginner and advanced class.In this role, I am responsible for scheduling all shows onto our TV channels. I keep our YouTube, Instagram, and Soundcloud up to date, post daily to our YouTube channel, and create our thumbnail graphics as well.

Newbury, Massachusetts, United States

As a Video Specialist & Editor, I edited videos, mixed and edited audio, and monitored audio on shoots for clients in the Northeast. I also developed a social media and branding image strategy for Juharo, storyboarded, and animated reel ad campaigns for their Instagram. I created logo animations for clients such as Bar Hill Gin as well as edited weddings.

Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States

Earth Port Film Festival collaborates with NCM Hub each year to show awareness for community media. As technical director, I am in charge of all communication and correspondence with the filmmakers. My role involves editing all the films together to play at the event, building a reel about NCM Hub's achievements, and shaping the Earth Port graphic. On the day of the event, I am responsible for playing the films and the NCM reel in the auditorium from the control room and adjusting and monitoring the lighting for the event as well.

Burlington, Vermont, United States

As Web Assistant at the Center for Learning and Teaching (CLT), I researched, started, and managed two social media platforms for the CLT, and analyzed and presented the analytics. I created supporting advertising materials like fliers and pins for the social media platforms as well. I started and conducted videos for the CLT's new Lightboard Studio for staff and faculty to record videos/interviews for their students.I also created articles in WordPress and updated articles for the CLT’s new website using a spreadsheetInitiated the Student Advisory Council for Faculty Support which discusses ways to better education at Champlain for future students.

Burlington, Vermont Area

As Studio Manager & Audio Engineer, I recorded bands live into a Solid State Logic mixing board, and mixed their music using analog equipment. Assisted bands in setting up for a recording session, and communicated constructive feedback. I was responsible for scheduling students to use the space and administering lessons on how to record through the board.

Burlington, Vermont, United States

As Lead Video Producer, I filmed a video about Champlain's Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), which is featured on Champlain's website. I Interviewed students and faculty on a multi-camera shoot.Organized, wrote, and recorded the script and voice-over for the 2021 Student Employee Awards.

Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States

As an Audio Engineer and Video Producer, I organized and developed a music library for the radio station, researched music genres, burned and categorized CDs for the music library. I maintained and ran cameras for the radio shows produced twice a week for the organization, and recorded video for an advocacy statement on building the youth a better community. I helped film sports games at Newburyport High School. I also critiqued band’s music for sound balance, sound checked bands, set up live bands, and gained experience field recording live music in studio.

Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States

As a camp counselor, I created audio engineering/video camp curriculum for campers to participate in. I trained campers in the use of musical equipment by teaching them recording, mixing, editing, and micing techniques. I also facilitated the creation of original songwriting with campers, and taught campers how to use film equipment, edit videos, act, and storyboard.

Byfield, Massachusetts, United States

In my position as Audio Tech Specialist Camp Counselor, I instructed and demonstration to small groups of counselors how to record with audio equipment to grades 5-10. I facilitated children in setting up musical equipment in an auditorium, and taught campers how to use a mixing board. I coordinated different musical and audio related activities such as a game show, a concert, and using wireless headsets to organize a performance. I tutored children in the learning of GarageBand to understand the basics of creating a song using loops, melodies, and playing a keyboard.