May • 2019
Jonathan is creative, well organized and fun to work with. Great product delivered on time.
Jonathan K.
Milwaukee, WI, USA
8 reviews$300 - $600 / Day
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Hi, I'm Jonathan. I’m a videographer and editor who believes that stories can make the world better. With a decade of professional experience, I’d love to make something special with you. I was born and raised in Milwaukee. As an alum of UW-Madison in Poli Sci and doc|UWM, I interned with Al Jazeera's Fault Lines. I've worked as a videographer/producer in DC, NY, ND, and WI with More Perfect Union, Human Rights Campaign, TruStage, AJ+, The Guardian, Fusion, Frontline, Voces de la Frontera, PBS Newshour, the CIR, VOA, and ImagineMKE. I was the videographer at Mil Rep, and am a videographer/editor with The Washington Park Media Center. In NYC I was the Senior Producer and DP/Editor of The Laura Flanders Show, and Production Coordinator of the Kennedy Center Honors. My film team and I are finishing up our feature doc, The Sacred and The Snake. When I'm free, I enjoy times with family, friends, and the outdoors. I look forward to making some magic with you. Thanks for stopping by! J
Top Services
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- 4 reviews
- Documentary DP
- 4 reviews
- Field Producer
- 1 review
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Top Reviews
September • 2022
Jonathan was great! Such a pleasure working with him. Will definitely work with him again!
October • 2024
Jonathan was great to work with. Looking forward to the next one!
Top Projects
Produced for The Guardian
Dakota Access: Standing Rock protesters tell of violent arrests and police abuse
The Native American women leading the Standing Rock protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline say they have faced police abuse and mistreatment in jail. I was part of the small team that filmed, edited this. - story written by Sam Levin - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/nov/04/dakota-access-pipeline-protest-standing-rock-women-police-abuse
- Documentary DP
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Field Producer
A Special Report From #StandingRock: Part I
Part 1 of our field reports from the Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, or Seven Council Fires Community, at #StandingRock in Cannonball, North Dakota. Representatives from over 200 nations have travelled to #StandingRock to defend their right to clean water, and more, to preserve their sovereignty against a state that has illegally decided to take this land. They are protectors, not protesters.
- Documentary DP
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Creative Director
- Field Producer
- Video Editor - News
Standing Rock Frontline: Nov 20 Tear Gas, Water Cannons, 18F Temperatures
Standing Rock Frontline: Nov 20 Tear Gas, Water Cannons, 18F Temperatures From the frontline, an interview and footage of law enforcement officials targeting peaceful NODAPL water protectors. They are using water cannons in freezing North Dakota temperatures, as well as tear gas and flares. Hundreds injured and hypothermic because of excessive use of force upon people simply standing their ground on the other side of a barb wire fence. Infamous Backwater Bridge Night.
- Documentary DP
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Field Producer
The Thin Blue Wave
The 2024 Presidential election is in full swing and Milwaukee is at the center of it. This film chronicles the election season this summer. We follow people as the Republican National Convention comes to town, and Kamala Harris drops in for a visit. Local workers, organizers, and protesters speak about the convention, the city, the election, and the effects policies will have on labor and community. A Liminal Films and Washington Park Media Center Production
- Documentary DP
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Field Producer
- Video Editor - News
Produced for Fusion Media Networks
UN Comes to Standing Rock
They've been maced, tased and put into cages. The UN is now investigating human rights violations against #NoDAPL activists at Standing Rock. - 12 million views. I was part of the small team in the field that filmed the United Nations coming to Standing Rock, and broll.
- Documentary DP
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Field Producer
The Resistance to Trump's Wisconsin Visit: Voces de La Frontera
I made this in solidarity with Voces de la Frontera, a grassroots immigrants' rights, human rights, and education organization in Milwaukee WI. When #45 visited Wisconsin and fundraised for Republicans, and broke ground at Foxconn, I followed Voces instead of him. This is from the resistance perspective. It was picked up by The Laura Flanders Show in New York City. Role: Shooter/Producer/Editor
- Documentary DP
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Production Company
- Creative Director
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Sound Mixer
- Video Editor - News
Equipment
Camera
- 4K Camera
- DSLR Camera
- Panasonic Lumix GH5
- Panasonic Lumix GH6
- Sony A7IV
- Sony a7R II
- Sony a7rV
- Sony a7S III
Camera
Camera
Audio
- Audio Recorder
- Directional Microphone
- Lavalier Microphone
- Wireless Microphone
- XLR Microphone
Audio
Audio
Miscellaneous
- External Recorder
- Gimbal
- Stabilizer
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
Lenses
- Macro
- Prime
- Standard Zoom
- Wide
Lenses
Lenses
Editing
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Premiere Pro
Editing
Editing
All Services
Production Support
- Documentary DP
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Field Producer
- Reporter / Journalist
- Corporate Videographer
- TV News Producer
Production Support
Production Support
Post Production
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Sound Mixer
- Video Editor - News
- Video Editor - Commercial
Post Production
Post Production
Miscellaneous
- Production Company
- Fixer
- Creative Director
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous