Illustration of two people holding needles.

About me

Ruben Schneiderman is a media maker and video journalist based in the Twin Cities. Working at places like Minnesota Public Radio and KSTP Channel 5 News, Ruben is experienced at producing high-quality audio and visual content for distribution over a variety of platforms. With experience mixing podcasts, lighting shoots, interviewing subjects, creating motion graphics, and managing production workflows, Ruben is a one-stop shop for your media production needs. The works below include videos I have directed as an employee of MPR and as an independent contractor.

A young person with dark hair and beard smiling outdoors in a park, wearing a teal jacket, black shirt, and carrying a black backpack.

My Work

I believe the visuals, composition, and color convey meaning just as much as the content itself. With experience directing documentaries, marketing videos, music session videos, and social media campaigns, I have the skills to tell your story through compelling visuals and sound design.

A woman with long dreadlocks wearing red glasses, singing into a professional microphone with a pop filter.
Close-up of a person's hand playing a guitar, adorned with multiple rings, with a blurred background.
A man with a beanie and headphones is singing into a microphone while playing a keyboard. A woman with long hair and headphones is singing into a microphone in the background of a recording studio.
Person making the bed, smoothing a white blanket on a bed with textured white bedding.
A woman with curly brown hair, wearing a light blue shirt, is speaking indoors with a window in the background.
A person is floating mid-air in a snow-covered street at night, illuminated by orange streetlights, with trees and snow in the background.
A skier racing down a snowy slope, passing through a blue gate marked with an Interwetten sign. The slope is bordered by red safety netting and large yellow Interwetten banners, with trees and a clear sky in the background.
A person with a hood, hat, and headphones singing into a microphone in a recording studio
A woman with glasses and a gray hat sitting in a room with large windows and white brick walls, wearing a vibrant blue scarf and blouse, speaking with her hands.
A volleyball player from Macalester College, wearing a gray jersey with the number 1, jumps to attack the ball over a net while two opponents in dark jerseys attempt to block. Several spectators are seated in the background.
Person with dark hair and beard wearing a brown Jumpsuit outdoors with leafless trees in the background.
A man with glasses and long hair wearing a plaid shirt, speaking into a microphone during an interview in a studio.
A man with gray hair and glasses is sitting with arms crossed in front of a microphone in a music studio, wearing a black leather jacket. A window on the left lets in natural light, and there are guitars on a rack in the background.
A man with gray hair, glasses, and a beard wearing a black leather jacket and white shirt, sitting in front of a microphone in a recording studio. There are guitars behind him and wooden acoustic panels on the wall.
Two people sitting in a recording studio facing each other, with microphones, guitars, and a large window in the background.
Circular art with orange, purple, and brown figures holding needles in a hexagon, forming the iris of a camera.

Services

Brand-Centered Content

Looking for video and photo assets for your business? I will work with you to capture images that will make your brand stand out!

Person in a blue shirt making a bed.
A person dipping a wooden tool into melted wax.
A person lying on a bed with eyes closed, receiving a neck massage, with rainbow light reflections on their face and hair.

Video Production

Having worked at two prominent media organizations in the Twin Cities, I have developed my video production skills over several years. From documentary-style production to consistent social media content creation, I am ready to make your brand or organization stand out with engaging and professional video content. From concept to editing, I handle every stage with creativity and technical skill, using industry-standard software, expert camera operation, professional lighting techniques, and quality audio engineering. Let’s get more people interacting with your brand through engaging, targeted video content.

Audio Engineering

With Experience mixing podcasts, recording bands and orchestras, sound designing films, board-operating live radio shows, and mastering audio for broadcast, I am ready to take on your audio production needs. With experience using Pro Tools, I can work seamlessly with your audio post workflows. Click on the image of the console to hear a recent show I live mixed.

Social Media

I have produced creative social content for organizations throughout the Twin Cities. From promoting an event to announcing a new service, having a strong visual presence on social media is vital to keep your audience engaged and excited. I create custom strategies and creative assets to meet your needs and to ensure your organization stands out. Let’s chat about how we can get more people using your services.

Photojournalism

I am a creative and adaptable photojournalist with professional experience filming, editing, and publishing content across broadcast, digital, and social platforms. I can independently produce compelling, community-focused stories under tight deadlines. Skilled in visual storytelling, motion graphics, and platform-specific editing, I am ready to take on any story to engage audiences across platforms. With a documentary filmmaking background, technical fluency, and a creative mindset, I bring fresh ideas to local journalism.

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Circular art with orange, purple, and brown figures holding needles in a hexagon, forming the iris of a camera.

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