Joel Philippsen
Work Experience
The Republic, Columbus, Ind., Staff photographer, 2007-present.
-Duties include shooting and editing storytelling video and photos for the newspaper and it’s website while working with reporters and editors to ensure quality coverage.
The Herald-Press, Huntington, Ind., Chief Photographer, 2006-2007.
-Responsibilities include the organization and execution of photo and multimedia duties while working with editors and reporters to provide storytelling images.
The Vindicator, Youngstown, Oh., 2006 Summer Internship and Freelance, 2006-2007.
-Work includes covering a variety of daily assignments in advance and for deadline.
The Star Press, Muncie, Ind., 2005 Summer Internship and Freelance, 2005-2007.
-Work includes shooting spot news, features and sports in advance and for deadline.
The Daily News, student-run newspaper, Ball State University, 2002-2006.
- Photo Editor, Chief Photographer. Duties include shooting and editing a variety of photos including news, sports, features, and studio illustrations as well as being an active member of the Editorial Board and managing a staff of six photographers. Digitally transmitting from remote locations for work on deadline.
Awards
2006 Ball State Photographer of the Year, April 2006.
-Awarded by a panel of judges for best portfolio of images.
Hearst Journalism Awards, March 2006, William Randolph Hearst Certificate of Merit.
-Picture Story/Series competition.
Indiana Associated Press Feature Photo of the Month, November 2006.
Education
Ball State University, Muncie, Ind.
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Photojournalism
Skills
-Proficient with Nikon and Canon digital, film and HD video cameras, Remote and Studio Lighting, Photoshop, GoLive, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Quark X-press, Photo Mechanic, Soundslides, Audacity, Merlin 4, Macintosh and PC operating systems.
Affiliations
-National Press Photographers Association.
-SportsShooter.com member, senior member.
-Indiana News Photographers Association.