Jian Gao

Jian Gao has a diverse work experience in the field of photography and production. Starting in 2013 with an internship at Magnum Photos, they worked as a Photo Producer and Editor, performing photo research, editing, retouching, and maintaining photo archives. Jian also worked as a Photo Assistant for legendary photographer Bruce Davidson. In 2014, they worked as a Teaching Assistant at the International Center of Photography, organizing and maintaining institutional assets. From 2015 to 2016, they were a Photo Assignment Editor at the New York Post, assigning and directing photo shoots. Jian then worked as a Photo Project Manager at IC photo, managing a team and collaborating with online content-sharing platforms. From 2017 to 2021, they worked as a Photographer at Bloomberg LP and as an Assistant Professor of Photography at Liaoning Communication University. In 2022, they worked as a Videographer and Video Editor at RADII. Currently, they are the Studio Production Lead at HSN, overseeing all aspects of studio production and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Jian Gao has a diverse education history in the field of arts and photography. In 2010, they obtained a Master's Degree in Photography from the Academy of Art University. Prior to that, from 2006 to 2010, they completed their Bachelor's Degree in Art History at the Luxun Academy of Fine Arts.

In terms of professional development, Jian Gao participated in various workshops and mentorship programs. In 2013, they attended The Eddie Adams Workshop and became an alumnus of EAW XXVI Red Team. In 2012, they had the opportunity to be a one-on-one mentee of a visual journalist from VII Photo Agency. Furthermore, Jian Gao received mentorship from a Magnum photographer at Magnum Photos in 2014.

In addition to their formal education and training, Jian Gao has also obtained certifications related to video production and editing. Jian completed courses such as "Foundations of Video: The Art of Editing," "Video Gear: Audio," "Camera Movement for Video Productions," "Learning Video Production and Editing," and "The History of Film and Video Editing" through LinkedIn. Jian also obtained a certification in "DJI Mavic Pro: Tips, Tricks, & Techniques" from LinkedIn in January 2019.

Overall, Jian Gao has acquired a strong foundation in photography, art history, and video production/editing through their academic pursuits, workshop participation, mentorship experiences, and online certifications.