Who, me?
This introduction video is a quick look at who I am and how I approach storytelling. It highlights my background in video production, my experience creating content for brands and platforms, and the style I bring to every project. From concept to final edit, my focus is on crafting visually engaging, narrative-driven work that connects with audiences and leaves a lasting impression.
My Story.
I’m Alex Jacobsen, a filmmaker, video editor, and storyteller currently based in Richmond. Over the past four years, I’ve worked across freelance projects, short films, branded content, and large-scale real estate productions, always chasing the same goal: making people feel something through visual storytelling.
I currently create city and neighborhood content for Homes.com, where I help bring places to life through cinematic video. Along the way, I’ve written, produced, directed, and edited award-winning short films, including Best Shot, which picked up multiple honors at the 48-Hour Film Festival in Richmond.
When I’m not editing timelines into oblivion, I’m usually writing fantasy stories, reading, traveling, or hunting down a good coffee shop. I’m also someone who genuinely loves the process of creating, whether that’s polishing color in DaVinci Resolve, building narrative structure in a script, or finding the perfect music cue that suddenly makes a scene click.
Before diving fully into filmmaking, I also spent time coaching tennis, which taught me a lot about communication, patience, and how to connect with people from all kinds of backgrounds. Oddly enough, those same skills ended up becoming a huge part of how I approach creative work and collaboration today.
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I still coach for fun on the side. Maybe I'll see you on the court!
Resume
2023-Present
Costar Group
Video Editor and Producer
I currently work at CoStar Group within the Homes.com division as a video editor and producer, creating cinematic city and neighborhood content designed to highlight the character, culture, and lifestyle of communities across the country. My work involves editing, color correction, audio mixing, story structuring, and collaborating closely with producers and creative teams to deliver engaging branded content at a large scale.​
2022-2023
Marshall Multimedia
Freelance Video Creator
At Marshall Multimedia, I worked as a freelance video editor and producer, collaborating on a wide range of projects across different styles and industries. My role involved editing long and short-form content, assisting with production coordination, and helping shape projects from initial concept through final delivery.
2019-2022
Media Arts
University of South Carolina
I graduated from University of South Carolina in 2022 with a degree in Media Arts, where I focused heavily on filmmaking, editing, storytelling, and creative production. During my time there, I earned a place on the Dean’s List and competed on the university’s competitive club tennis team, balancing academics with athletics throughout my studies.