NATE PAPPAS
5821 Haverford Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46220
(317) 667-9109
OBJECTIVE: Collaborative, creative, and dedicated photojournalist seeking to add value to a local news organization through visual storytelling and contribution to the professional development of others in order to strengthen local journalism.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Applied Arts in Photojournalism
Central Michigan University, May 2023
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Photojournalist (Freelance) IndyStar, Indianapolis, IN
2024-Present
Covered multiple state finals competitions
Mirror Indy, Indianapolis, IN
2024-Present
Photographed multiple community events throughout the city of Indianapolis
Indiana Capital Chronicle, Indianapolis, IN
2025-Present
Photographed the inauguration and State of the State Address of Governor Mike Braun
Photojournalist (Staff Intern)
Kalamazoo Gazette | Mlive Media Group | Kalamazoo, MI
July 2023-January 2024
Executed daily visuals stories; collaborated with editors & reporters; developed story ideas for future publication.
Visuals Editor
Central Michigan Life, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Fall 2022- Spring 2023
Managed staff and freelance photographers/videographers including scheduling and deadline management of visuals stories, securing of passes, photo selection, and visuals design for bi-weekly print edition.
Staff Photographer
Central Michigan Life,Mt. Pleasant, MI
Winter 2021-2022
News/Photo Intern
WDET Public Media, Detroit, MI
Summer 2022
Conducted interviews, captured visuals, created scripts and feature stories for broadcast and digital footprint.
Photojournalist (Freelance)
Midland Daily News, Midland, MI
Spring 2022
SKILLS & PROFICIENCIES
Proficient in Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign, Audition, and Illustrator
AWARDS
Hearst Journalism Awards Picture Story/Series Competition – Finalist, 2023
Society of Professional Journalists (Detroit Chapter) Sports Reporting in Broadcast – 1st Place, 2022
College Media Association, Pinnacle Award for Top Periodic College Paper (publishing twice per month) (CM Life), 2023
Associated Collegiate Press, Pacemaker Award (CM Life), 2023
REFERENCES
Joel Bissell, (847) 345-1133, MLive
Jenna Watson, (317) 389-1813, Art Director, Mirror Indy
Regan Foster, (719) 313-8134, Director of Student Media, Central Michigan Life