James Bernal

James Bernal is currently working as a Licensing Producer in the Business Affairs department at Airbnb, negotiating music and image rights. James also freelances as a Creative and Image & Video Researcher at TBWA\Media Arts Lab. Additionally, James is a Trip Host and Program Director at Coast to Costa, creating itineraries in Cuba and Colombia. As a Freelance Photographer/Videographer, James specializes in documentary and portrait photography, while also working as a Rights and Clearance Manager at Leading Edge Productions, Inc. In the past, James has worked at National Geographic, The New York Times, and Apple, with a background in History and Photography from the University of Florida and Florida International University.