VERIFIED REEL
Visual Storytelling · New Jersey

Ryan
Meristil

Camera operator, editor, and visual storyteller based in Union, NJ. Trained in live multi-camera broadcast through UHS TV — contributor to Telly Award-winning production work. Now cutting story-driven VFX edits that hit on emotion first, technique second.

7+
Live Events Broadcast
1
Telly Award Won
2027
Graduating Class
About

The Story So Far

I'm a TV Production student at Union High School, where I've built real-world broadcast experience through UHS TV — operating cameras, editing footage, and streaming live events to audiences on YouTube.

From Varsity Football sidelines to the Mr. UHS pageant stage, I've been part of multi-camera live productions that demand precision, communication, and composure under pressure. That real-stakes training is what sets my work apart.

My editing and production work contributed to Historically Correct, a series that earned a Telly Award Bronze in both Best History Series and Best Travel & Tourism Series — a credential I'm proud to carry early in my career.

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Telly Award — Bronze
Best History Series · Historically Correct · 2024
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Telly Award — Bronze
Best Travel & Tourism Series · 2024
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UHS TV — Active Crew Member
Live Production · Camera · Editing · 2024–Present
Portfolio

Previous Work

Featured · Live Production
UHS TV — Broadcast Coverage
YouTube · UHS TV
Live Broadcast · Camera Op
Multi-Camera Event Production
YouTube · UHS TV
Watch on TikTok
VFX Edit · Emotional Storytelling
Story-Driven VFX — Part I
TikTok
Watch on TikTok
VFX Edit · Emotional Storytelling
Story-Driven VFX — Part II
TikTok
Watch on TikTok
VFX Edit · Emotional Storytelling
Story-Driven VFX — Part III
TikTok
Experience

On the Ground

2024 – Present
UHS TV · Union High School
Camera Operator
/ Live Production Crew
  • Operated cameras for 7+ live-streamed athletic and school events broadcast on YouTube
  • Events covered: Varsity Football, Girls Soccer, Girls Softball, Wrestling, and Mr. UHS 2024 pageant
  • Coordinated with technical directors and crew for smooth multi-camera live productions
  • Contributed to Historically Correct, which earned a Telly Award Bronze in Best History Series
Live Broadcast Camera Op Multi-Cam Telly Award
Sep 2025 – Present
Starbucks · Union, NJ
Barista
  • Deliver high-quality customer service in a high-volume, team-oriented environment
  • Maintain consistency and attention to detail across a fast-paced daily operation
Customer Service Team Collab
Mar – Aug 2025
Suburban Golf Course · Union, NJ
Course Staff
  • Assisted with daily course operations and guest services during peak seasonal periods
  • Demonstrated reliability and professionalism in a customer-facing outdoor role
Operations Guest Services
Mar – Jul 2024
Rita's Italian Ice · Union, NJ
Team Member
  • Provided efficient service and handled cash transactions in a retail food environment
  • Built strong communication and time-management skills in a team setting
Retail Communication
Toolkit

Skills & Tools

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Live Camera Operation
Experienced operating cameras in live, multi-camera broadcast environments — athletic events, pageants, and school productions streamed to YouTube audiences.
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Video Editing & VFX
Post-production work in Adobe Premiere Pro, including story-driven VFX edits built to carry emotion — cutting, color, and effects that serve the narrative first.
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Broadcast Streaming
End-to-end live streaming experience — from camera and switching to YouTube delivery. Understands signal flow and broadcast production workflows.
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Photography & Photo Editing
Still photography alongside video work. Photo editing and post-processing to produce clean, publication-ready images.
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Multi-Camera Production
Coordination with technical directors and crew across complex live setups. Trained in crew communication and live-switching environments.
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Team Collaboration
Reliable, professional crew member across broadcast, hospitality, and service environments. Strong communicator and consistent team contributor.
Get in Touch
Let's Work
Together.

Open to production internships, crew opportunities, and creative collaborations in broadcast media and visual storytelling.

✉ ryanmeristil91@gmail.com 📞 (908) 583-7377