Christopher Laurente | Media Production

About Me

Behind
the Lens

I'm an aspiring media production professional with hands-on experience across videography, live broadcast, and event production. Currently working as a Master Control Operator at WMBC-TV 63, I bring a technical and creative eye to everything I do.

Obtained my A.A.S. in Digital Media Production at Passaic County Community College. Currently pursuing my BA in Film & Television at Montclair State University. I've documented live sports, gallery exhibitions, graduation ceremonies, and live events. Always with intention and care for the story being told.

Years in Production

NLE Platforms

Broadcast Experience

What I Bring

Skills & Tools

From professional NLEs to live broadcast operations — here's what I work with.

Editing Software

Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Final Cut Pro

Avid Media Composer

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Video EditingPost-Production

Live BroadcastMaster Control

VideographyCamera Operation

Video Switching

Live switching for college sports broadcasts including basketball and volleyball.

Event Production

Full venue setup, operation oversight, and load-out for live entertainment events.

Team Collaboration

Comfortable taking direction and collaborating in fast-paced crew environments.

My Work

Gallery

A collection of projects and productions. More coming soon.

Community-2-Care: "Daisy" Breast Cancer Awareness

Video Editor & Videographer 30 sec

A short reel for the Community-2-Care Program at Hackensack Meridian Health, built around a breast cancer survivor's testimonial. Cut interview footage, used stock footage to craft an emotional narrative, using color grading and pacing to keep tone warm and message-driven.

Cointoss: Channel Promo

Editor & Motion Graphics 30 sec

A high-energy, all-motion-graphics promo for Cointoss, a sports news channel. Built kinetic type and animated sports icons using Adobe Illustrator & After Effects. Fast cuts and punchy timing keep the pace matching a sports-highlight reel.

GameON — App Promo

Videographer & Editor ~30 sec

A casual, live-action promo for the GameON streaming app, shot at home with clean graphic overlays and a bold logo reveal to close it out.

GameON — Streaming App Sizzle Reel

Video Editor ~1 min

A high-energy sizzle reel for GameON, a streaming app built around classic game shows and social watch-parties. Blended licensed show clips, stock footage, and app UI mockups into one fast-paced cut, with bold kinetic titles and neon-accented graphics.

A Champion's Path (2023)

Producer & Editor ~6 min

Steve Laurente Jr discusses and reflects on his journey from boxing to a career in architecture in this coming-of-age interview. He shares an insightful account of what it means to fight for a better tomorrow.

Career

Experience

February 2024 – Present

Master Control Operator

WMBC-TV 63

Monitor and operate 9 broadcast channels simultaneously, ensuring uninterrupted 24/7 on-air delivery and rapidly troubleshooting technical issues.
Record and log hourly transmitter readings across 9 channels, reporting discrepancies to maintain FCC compliance and broadcast quality standards.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on broadcast equipment, supporting reliable studio and transmission operations around the clock.

July 2025 – Present

Video Editor

Solar FC (YouTube Channel)

Edit and produce recurring weekly video content, managing the full post-production pipeline from raw footage to final export.
Apply color correction, audio mixing, and pacing techniques to improve viewer engagement and maintain consistent channel branding.
Collaborate with content creators to plan upcoming videos and maintain a consistent release schedule.

August 2023 – February 2024

Event Production Staff

Total Entertainment Inc.

Set up and broke down AV and production equipment for live events, ensuring smooth on-site operations.
Oversaw venue operations and coordinated load-out logistics across multiple live events.

January 2023 – June 2023

Video Switcher / Videographer

Passaic County Community College

Operated multi-camera live video switching for 9 live sporting events including basketball and volleyball broadcasts.
Filmed and produced coverage of the 10th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit and the Class of 2023 graduation ceremony.

Additional Projects

May 2026

One Track Mind — Student Film

Grip

Supported the camera and lighting crew on an independent student short film, assisting with rigging, equipment setup, and on-set logistics.

July 2024

Curbside Pickup — Short Film

Director of Photography

Directed the visual style and camera work, planning shot composition and lighting setups to support the director's creative vision.

December 2023

A Champion's Path — Documentary

Video Editor

Edited raw interview and event footage into a cohesive documentary narrative, applying pacing and sound design to strengthen storytelling.

CHRISTOPHER
LAURENTE

Demo Reel

Behind
the Lens