NICOLE KUNKEL

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Creative Video Production & Editing Services

Creative Video Production & Editing ServicesCreative Video Production & Editing ServicesCreative Video Production & Editing Services
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(612) 618-1718 Kunkel.Nic@Gmail.com

Creative Video Production & Editing Services

Creative Video Production & Editing ServicesCreative Video Production & Editing ServicesCreative Video Production & Editing Services
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(612) 618-1718 Kunkel.Nic@Gmail.com

About Nicole Kunkel: Your Storyteller

Specializing in Editing & Writing

With 20 years of experience in video production, I specialize in crafting compelling narratives through editing, writing,  and video production. My goal is to enhance your story with creativity and precision, ensuring that every project resonates with your audience.

Samples of Work

Baseball in the Dominican Republic: Twins Academy

What this is: A 30 minute documentary showcasing the Twins Academy in the Dominican Republic and the challenges young ballplayers face in their journey to the Big Leagues.


Nicole's Role:  Producer, Video Organizer and Archiver, Editor (80% of content), Writer.


Award Winner:  Upper Midwest Emmy -  CATEGORY #505
SPORTS PROGRAM – POST-PRODUCED/EDITED 


The History of the Hipp

What this is: A story on a local legendary hockey rink that's a character of its own!


Nicole's Role: Producer, Writer and Editor


Nomination: Upper Midwest Regional Emmy-  CATEGORY #709

WRITER – CONTENT (NON-NEWS)

Emotional Storytelling

Mikayla McCarvel's Story

What this is: A story on an inspirational girls hockey player from Shakopee, Minnesota.


Nicole's Role: Producer, Writer, and Editor

Lights on Heroes

What this is: When baseball returned to play after the COVID-19 Pandemic halted games, this tease was done to pay tribute to first responders.


Nicole's Role: Field Producer and Editor


Award Nomination: Upper Midwest Emmy CATEGORY #503

SPORTS STORY – SHORT & LONG FORM CONTENT

A Tribute to Tom Hanneman

What this is: When a local sports television icon unexpectedly passed away, we were trusted to tell his story for a feature in Hockey Day Minnesota.


Nicole's Role: Producer, Editor, Writer

The Shannon O'Hara Foundation

What this is: A feature  on the life of Shannon O'Hara, whose memory lives on in a foundation that supports young hockey players.


Nicole's Role: Producer, Writer, Editor


Award Winner:  Upper Midwest Emmy CATEGORY #403

SPORTS STORY – SHORT & LONG FORM CONTENT

Creativity in Writing

Nordy's Frankenstein Tease

What this is: Minnesota Wild's Halloween Game Tease


Nicole's Role: Producer, Editor, and Writer. (basically its creator....It's ALIVE!!!!!)

Mauer Memories

What this is: Minnesota Twins game tease celebrating Joe Mauer's career.


Nicole's Role: Writer and Editor


Award Winner: Upper Midwest Regional Emmy- Category 37B:

Editor – Sports

Special Event Teases

Chabot and Fleury Tease

What this is: A  Minnesota Wild game tease dedicated to Marc-André Fleury. The narration is by his goalie coach, Frédéric Chabot.


Nicole's Role: Editor


Milwaukee Bucks Playoffs Game 1 Tease

What this is: The tease to kick off Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2023.


Nicole's Role: Editor


Award Nomination: Chicago/Midwest Emmy  Category #32-d Outstanding Crafts Achievement for Editing – Sports 

Minnesota Twins Home Opener Tease

What this is: It's tough being a Minnesota sports fan. This is a game tease to kick off the season at Target Field with high hopes and help from some familiar faces.


Nicole's Role: Editor

Milwaukee Bucks Playoffs Game 3 Tease

What this is: The tease for the pivotal Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2023.


Nicole's Role: Editor


Award Nomination: Chicago/Midwest Emmy  Category #32-d Outstanding Crafts Achievement for Editing – Sports 

Creativity in Editing and Storytelling

My Hometown: Kurt Suzuki

What this is: A series of features called, "My Hometown," where professional athletes share memories about where they grew up. This example is Kurt Suzuki discussing Wailuku, Hawaii.


Nicole's Role: Field Producer and Editor

Stat Storm Wolves Pre-Game Open

What this is: The edited intro to a reoccurring Minnesota Timberwolves pre-game segment.


Nicole's Role: Producer and Editor

ROCK FEST 2023 OFFICIAL TRAILER

What this is: The official promo for the Rock Fest (the last independently run rock festival in the U.S.) lineup in 2023.


Nicole's Role: Editor

Hockey Day Minnesota White Bear Lake Mites Promos

What this is: Fun with mites to explain and promote what Hockey Day Minnesota is all about!


Nicole's Role: Producer, Writer, Editor, Prop Acquisitions  (that's important, yes!)

Video Essays

Kelly Pannek: A New Dream

What it is: A reflection on how far women's hockey has come and a look to the future by celebrating the launch of the PWHL.


Nicole's Role: Field Producer, Editor

Vinny Rottino: Returning Home

What this is: A reflection of Vinny's memories of Racine, Wisconsin-  

Growing up a fan, playing professionally, and then returning as a broadcaster. 


Nicole's Role: Field Producer, Editor

Jim Petersen: Idols and Heroes

What this is: Former NBA player and Wolves Analyst, Jim Petersen reflects back on his biggest basketball influences.


Nicole's Role: Field Producer and Editor

Carlos Correa: Roberto Clemente Tribute

What this is: To celebrate Roberto Clemente Day across Major League Baseball, Carlos Correa reflects on the impact the baseball icon and fellow Puerto Rican had on his career.


Nicole's Role: Field Producer and Editor

From 30 to 90 Minute Shows

Call to Cooperstown: Tony Oliva

What this is: The incredible story of Tony Oliva's decision to leave his family in Cuba to play baseball in the United States.


Nicole's Role: Producer, Video Organizer & Archiver, Writer and Editor (80 % of final content)


Award Winner: Upper Midwest Emmy  CATEGORY #403

SPORTS PROGRAM

Women of Gold

What it is: A 30 minute roundtable style show with Minnesota's best female hockey players...who happen to also be Olympic medalists. Topics focus on the evolution of Women's Hockey and its ties to Minnesota.


Nicole's Role: Field Producer, Editor


Call to Cooperstown: Joe Mauer

What it is: From front yard baseball in St. Paul, to baseball immortality in Cooperstown, this show follows Joe's journey to greatness through the eyes of people who love him.


Nicole's Role: Producer, Video Organizer & Archiver, Writer and Editor


From Berlin to the Bigs: Max Kepler's Story

What this is: Major Leaguer, Max Kepler returns to his hometown of Berlin, Germany. This show follows him there as he reflects upon his formative years and reunites with the people and places that impacted him most.


Nicole's Role: Producer, Video Organizer & Archiver, Writer and Editor


Award Winner:  Upper Midwest Emmy - Category 22D: Sports One-Time Special

Our Heroes

What this is: A Black History Month Special that pays tribute to the pioneers and barrier breakers for people of color across basketball, football, baseball, and hockey.


Nicole's Role: Field Producer, Assistant Script Writer and Editor


Award Winner: Upper Midwest Emmy CATEGORY #526

DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION – LONG FORM CONTENT

Spotlight: Jack's Journey

What it is: From St Paul to The Hall, this show tells the story of Jack Morris and his journey to the Baseball Hall of Fame.


Nicole's Role: Producer, Video Organizer & Archiver, Writer and Editor


Award Winner: Upper Midwest Emmy  Category 22D:

Sports – One-Time Special

Spotlight: Vin Baker

What this is: Vin Baker's incredible story of the second chances life gives you.


Nicole's Role: Producer, Video Organizer & Archiver, Writer and Editor

You Made it this Far, Here's a Few More...

NBA Officiating: Behind the Scenes

What this is: NBA pre-game feature that follows the daily routine of an NBA Ref. Its more than just the game itself!


Nicole's Role: Editor


Award Winner: Voted best NBA Feature at the Annual NBA Conference 

Minneapolis Hockey RInks

What this is: A feature highlighting the Minneapolis community rinks. (It takes 130 Park Board Employees to keep the rinks running!)


Nicole's Role: Field Producer and Editor

Tom Hanneman's Silver Circle Tribute

What this is: Minnesota anchor, Tom Hanneman won the Upper Midwest Emmy Silver Circle Lifetime Achievement Award. This is the story of his career. 


Nicole's Role: Producer and Editor

Contact Us

Let's Get Started!

Tell me a little bit about your project. I will get back to you as soon as I can with some ideas of how we can work together to make your story shine.

Nicole Kunkel

(612) 618-1718

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