Amanda Reid

My work has always revolved around people. Whether it was documentary filmmaking, multimedia journalism, or screenwriting, I developed my craft by communicating with others and listening to their stories. My ability to connect with people intellectually and personally has defined the success of my career. 

Teaching Assistant at School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL. August 2023–May 2024.

Assisted professors with lessons; kept detailed notes of each class; held after class sessions for struggling students; encouraged and motivated students with feedback on their work; managed A/V equipment; experience in Canvas.

 Multimedia Editor at F Newsmagazine | Chicago, IL

Directed and produced 9 videos; achieving an ICPA award; conducted interviews with the SAIC student body; supervised and edited 6 multimedia articles for the multimedia section of the magazine; attended meetings and brainstorms for story ideas; experience in Wordpress.

 Motion Graphics Designer at Shuttlerock | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

 Designed 6 to 15-second animated media to advertise for international clients on independent projects as well as team projects; communicated directly with team members and clients; experience in Adobe After Effects and Adobe Photoshop.

 University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA, BA | Maj. Creative Writing, Fine Arts; Min. Cinema Studies. 2014—2018

School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL, MFA | Film, Video, New Media and Animation. 2022–2024