Melanie Rieders

I am a freelance reporter for NBC Asian America. I pitch, interview, write, photograph, and film various topics, focusing on the Asian American experience.

I am a freelance photographer and videographer for a production company focusing on real estate marketing material in the greater NYC area. Shoots range from still photography to video productions where I interview brokers on camera and film the properties.

I was a photography intern at Harvard University's official news outlet, the Harvard Gazette. Assignments ranged from student life to university research and events. I also produced 2 photo essays, a first for any intern.

I was a media intern for the former Governor of Massachusetts, Deval Patrick. I traveled to various events across the Commonwealth, documenting the Governor. I won awards with the Boston Press Photographers Association College Contest for my work at this time.

I interned with a boutique full service production company based in Brooklyn. I was involved with all aspects- casting, location scouting, insurance, PA-ing on set, billing, and client services. Clients included: Nike, Converse, Bon Appetit, GQ, BMW, Smithsonian Archive, Al Jazeera America.