Dan Mauer is a photographer and evening TV News photojournalist for the 11 o’clock show at News 10 NBC in Rochester, New York. Over the past three years, he has covered countless community events, festivities and breaking news stories, capturing some of the area’s most notable after-hours moments. Beyond daily news coverage, his most compelling stories highlight the connection between weather, landscape, and people.

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Work Experience

Photographer/Editor | News 10 NBC (WHEC-TV)

2023 – Present (Rochester, NY)

Edit and produce video content for five daily newscasts, delivering broadcast-ready packages within 1–3 hours, same day.
Work individually in the field and collaboratively with reporters and producers to consistently execute live coverage, pitch story ideas, conduct interviews, and shape stories from concept to air.
Establish a network of reliable sources by building relationships with individuals in local government, institutions, businesses, and members of the community.
Care for and maintain production equipment, ensuring all equipment is in working order.
Safely operate work vehicle.

Special Project: 2024 Eclipse Coverage

April 8, 2024 (Western New York region)

Scouted, planned, and coordinated multi-location coverage of the total solar eclipse across Western New York.
Organized logistics and shot planning for three teams of videographers, ensuring comprehensive and visually compelling documentation of the event.

Production Assistant/Filmmaker | UB Films

2020 – 2022 (Buffalo, NY)

Wrote and directed five short films; supported graduate students on 20+ narrative productions.

Achievements

2022 Buffalo International Film Festival student selection, A Subway Mystery
2017 Philip Seymour Hoffman Best of the Fest, Immortality of Ignorance

Education

University at Buffalo | Bachelor of Arts, Digital Media Study — 2022
Part 107 sUAS Remote Pilot Certification – 2026

Skills

Editing & Graphics: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Production: ENG, Cinema & compact camera systems, Studio & field lighting/audio set up, Bonded cellular systems