Nico Katzen

(portfolio)

I’m a Television, Film, and New Media student at San Diego State University (Class of 2027) specializing in live broadcast operations, multi-camera production, and digital storytelling. I work in fast-paced, real-time environments—supporting live sports broadcasts, creating digital content, and helping run control-room workflows that reach thousands of viewers.

My experience includes live production for SDSU Women’s Basketball on the Mountain West Network, multi-camera videography and fast-turnaround editing for SDSU Football, and directing, shooting, and editing documentary and campaign content for clients in the San Diego area.

I’m especially interested in live operations, technical production, feature storytelling, and sports media—and I’m always excited to collaborate with teams who love building great shows.

Selected Work

Assistant Director – SDSU Women’s Basketball Broadcast
2025

Assistant Director for the live broadcast of Division I women's basketball on the Mountain West Network and KUSI. Utilized vMix to switch a 5-camera production with real-time score graphics sourced from the scoreboard line, coordinating with announcers from an outside TV truck.

North County HS Film Festival – Live Broadcast
2020–2021

Full end-to-end live production where I single-handedly ran the entire broadcast during unprecedented COVID times. I managed the stream through OBS and captured feeds from Discord for real-time live interviews.

Football Hype / Recap Piece
2024

Short-form edit built from game-day footage, focusing on energy, pacing, and integrating stadium audio with music for social distribution within hours of final whistle.

City of San Diego Documentary Segment
2025

Directed, shot, and edited a documentary-style piece for a civic client, combining interviews, b-roll, and archival assets into a clear narrative for web and internal use.

Campaign Coverage – Randy Walton Mayoral Race
2021–2022

Camera and post-production for a mayoral campaign, delivering quick-turn social cuts and longer explainer pieces optimized for digital platforms.