About Me

My name is Sophia Lazaridis. I am a recent graduate of Montclair State University. I majored in Film and Television with experience in social media managing, video production, journalism, film, broadcast, and photography.

For some more specifics that will not be listed in this portfolio: script writing, producing short documentary and narrative films, creating graphics and animations using canva, and more. All of these could be sent at your request.
My transcript and any other materials are also available upon request. 

Fluent in Spanish | Video Editing/Production | Premiere Pro | Davinci Resolve | CapCut |

Team Management | Canva | Photography | Time Management | Public Speaking |

Adobe Lightroom | Written Work | Storytelling | Social Media/Digital Content

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

TelevisaUnivision — Community Empowerment Coordinator                  06/2025 - PRESENT 

• Execute community events targeting hispanic and multicultural audiences

• Prepare and manage FCC compliance reports for multiple local markets

• Develop digital and social media content to promote community initiatives, increase audience engagement, and recap live events

Montclair State Focus — Executive Producer                                                    07/2024 - 05/2026 

• Lead production for magazine-style news specials in partnership with multiple media student organizations

• Manage @montclair_focus (IG) with original content to drive promotion

• Oversee production teams of live broadcast or prerecorded show

Red Hawk Life, Montclair State University — Co-Manager                                   03/2023 - 05/2026 

• Co-manage team-run social media accounts focused on student life (@RedHawkLife @RedHawksofMontclairStateu) to develop digital content and infographics

Montclair Social Media Ambassadors — Student Influencer 01/2026 - 05/2026

• Manage and create original content for @Montclair_Resilienthawk to share my student

experience and promote campus life at Montclair

Campus Recreation Marketing — Photo/Video Team                              09/2024  - 05/2026 

• Capture, edit, and deliver photos for indoor/outdoor events and sporting activities

The Montclarion, Montclair State University — Video Editor                            02/2023 - 05/2025 

• Produced promotional videos, man-on-the-streets, and long-form multimedia content tied to campus news stories and feature coverage

• Led a student video team by assigning projects and providing editorial feedback

We Are Jersey Ent./Magazine — Media and Video Intern                            05/2024 - 08/2024

• Contact and conduct interviews for various subjects 

• Film and edit video interviews as reels alongside written articles for website 

 EDUCATION 

Montclair State University College of Communication & Media
Bachelors of Arts in Film and Television                                                                                05/2026 

Clifton High School    

Performing and Visual Arts Academy with TV Production Concentration             Class of 2022