About

 
Nicholas Garbaty stands in front of a cherry blossom tree smiling at the camera

Photo Credit: Daifeng Lin

Hi there! My name's Nicholas Garbaty and

I’m an idea translator and a team player.

What does that mean? Well, through my education and career as a journalist, I've become adept at researching and working alongside others in a way that acknowledges context, pinpoints significance and preserves intent. Whether I'm focused on my personal duties or coordinating with a team,

I ensure ideas transition smoothly from one source to another while retaining and appreciating their meaning and nuance.

I'm also a skilled video producer who's had roles in every part of the production process, from research, to interviewing, to filming, to editing, to animation and color grading and beyond. I’ve worked for big names like Vox, TEGNA, Quartz and AJ+, among others, and through it all I learned how to create engaging visual stories, how to be dynamic and intentional, and what it takes to build a project from scratch and turn it into a full-blown production, even while under the constraints of budget, deadline and limited resources. These experiences have informed my vocation, and so

My career mission is to provide my audience with the full picture of the people, things and events that shape their lives.

On a personal note, I’m a huge nerd. I’m often in the audience on Twitch, I’m a Marvel and DC Comics fanboy and I love playing games (catch me playing Magic: The Gathering or Final Fantasy XIV). I also stay on top of pop culture trends, whether that’s the latest show, up-and-coming music artist or viral meme.

Whether at a media organization or production company, I’m an incomparable asset and pillar to the production and editorial work flow.


 
 

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