Grace Mary Carolyn Harrison is a storyteller at heart and a technician by trade, combining her love of visual media with the precision of live production to create compelling broadcasts. With a background spanning film, news and broadcast television, she has built a career at the crossroads of media innovation and real-time storytelling, developing a cultivated set of diverse skills that allow her to navigate multiple facets within the industry.
She attended the University of La Verne and received her B.A. in Television Production, a customized major she designed to equip herself with the specialized knowledge and hands-on experience necessary for success in the industry. At the University of La Verne, Grace actively participated in weekly broadcasts for LVTV-3 and KWST, two PEG Access channels serving the city of La Verne. Her proudest collegiate achievement is completing the pilot episode of her senior thesis The Curveball, the University of La Verne’s best (...and only) sports talk show.
Grace previously studied at the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts, where her love for live, multi-camera production first took root while working at Trojan Vision, USC’s student-run television station. There, she directed and produced a variety of programs, both live and for the web, in the fields of sports, entertainment and news. She earned recognition as Best Director for the Fall 2021 season.
Her career has since spanned roles in directing, producing, technical directing, editing, cinematography and master control operations, among editorial work across multiple platforms. Currently, Grace is a livestreams director within faith-based productions, shaping high-quality, immersive experiences for live audiences across the web. She is also a freelance master control operator where she ensures seamless 24/7 broadcast delivery for both national and international demographics.
Beyond television, Grace has experience in both print and digital journalism, having served as an editor and reporter for The Kern Valley Sun, a locally-owned newspaper located in Central California. Hailing from a small tourist town within the majestic yet rural Kern River Valley, Grace understands the importance of local journalism. While writing for The Kern Valley Sun, she became deeply passionate about finding a way to provide a strong voice and listening ear to those who often felt unheard. She is most proud of her investigations into the enforcement of code compliance within small towns, the debate regarding gun control in schools in areas where law enforcement is limited and the controversial introduction of public power shut-offs by electric companies in areas previously devastated by wildfires.
Grace also has a background within documentary filmmaking. She is credited as an assistant cinematographer on “Wild West Country” and “Treble & Twang,” two documentaries dedicated to preserving local history within Kern County.
Grace thrives at the intersection of media and technology and is always seeking new ways to push the boundaries of live production. She loves working in high-pressure, fast-paced environments where she can blend technical expertise with creative storytelling. Additionally, her ability to craft compelling narratives and adapt to the ever-evolving media landscapes have made her a dynamic force within her fields.
