About

I know that a bumper is a video editing term. And the coincidence (and humor) is not lost on me. My methods are unconventional, to say the least, and my training, is trial by fire. I am happy to say that my work has nonetheless appeared on (apart from social media channels nowadays) broadcast shows, film festivals, international award ceremonies, and on sports marquees at Giants Stadium. If it moves me, I’m happy with it.

I am a founding member of The Star-Ledger video department and an award-winning video producer and photo editor. I am also the former managing producer for multimedia at NJ Advance Media, where my work appeared on NJ.com, the company’s flagship website. 

Today, I am at Princeton University’s Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment, working in design, multimedia messaging, and web development. I interface with a diverse assembly of researchers who work on cutting-edge topics across disciplines to seek to solve society’s most pressing problems in energy and the environment. I live in the Princeton area with my two daughters.

Awards and Nominations

• New York Emmy Award Winner '15 - 'Being George' Best Documentary

• 3 New York Emmy nominations '15 (12 total group)

• New York Emmy Award Winner '14 - Saving Shabazz documentary

• 5 New York Emmy nominations '14 (16 total group)

• New York Emmy Award Winner '13 - State of Reflection documentary

• New York Emmy Award Winner '13 - State of Reflection tablet app

• 8 New York Emmy nominations '13 (19 total group)

• New York State Broadcasters Association winner '12 - State of Reflection (Outstanding Documentary / WNET)

• 3 New York Emmy nominations '11

• New Jersey Press Association '11 - Second Place Award - editorial illustration

• New York Emmy Award Winner '10 - Ledger Live (Interactivity), editor

• 2 New York Emmy nominations '09 - motion graphics; Chain of Life (Documentary), team

• New Jersey Press Association '09 - First Place Award - Chain of Life

• Society of Newspaper Design Award of Excellence '07 - news magazine section

• New Jersey Understanding Award '06 - Multimedia

• Silver Gavel '06 (team)

• Best of Photo Journalism '06 - photo editor and designer

• New York Press Photographer Association '06 - First Place Award- editorial illustration

• New Jersey Press Photographer Association '06 - Third Place Award - editorial illustration

In the News and other Mentions

• To swipe or not to swipe? How Philadelphians are feeling about virtual pandemic dating

• The Targum’s Board of Trustees welcomes two new alumni members

• Bumper DeJesus joins the Andlinger Center

• Bumper DeJesus, executive producer for Hackensack Meridian Health video on immunotherapy

• 150 Years of The Daily Targum: Rutgers Student Newspaper Launched Many Prominent Journalists

• Celebrating 150 Years of The Daily Targum

• TCNJ Brown Bag Series featuring Bumper DeJesus

• NJ.com wins 3 more New York Emmy Awards

• The College of New Jersey: Q&A with Bumper DeJesus

• Star-Ledger documentary 'Being George' shows what it takes to play Washington

• The Star-Ledger wins four New York Emmy Awards

• Star-Ledger nominated for 16 N.Y. Emmys

• A list of The Star-Ledger's documentary films

• Star-Ledger wins three New York Emmy awards

• Star-Ledger nominated for 19 N.Y. Emmys

• The Star-Ledger wins Pulitzer Prize for "The Wreck of the Lady Mary"

• The Star-Ledger, NJ.com wins four NY Emmys

• Newark Star-Ledger gets 7 Emmy nominations: Rosenblum TV

• Kidney Transplant Video

• Behind the scenes at Ledger Live

• Ledger Live: How a newspaper webcast became less like a news show and more like a blog

• Best of Newspaper Design 2007

• NYPPA: 9/11 Witness to Tragedy

Editor/Producer role

• Princeton Research Day - A celebration of the research and creative endeavors of the campus-wide community.

• The Promise of Immunotherapy - Hackensack Meridian Health special.

• NJ Advance Media / NJ.com - Videos and multimedia from NJ Advance Media.

• The Star-Ledger on Vimeo - The Star-Ledger's channel on Vimeo.

• Ledger Live - The Star-Ledger's video webcast: opinions, commentary, Jersey goodness.

Developer/Designer role

• Rapid Switch - Led by Princeton University’s Andlinger Center for the Energy and the Environment, the research network seeks to identify viable decarbonization opportunities using existing technologies while acknowledging regional technological, social, political, and economic constraints.

• Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment - The center supports a vibrant and expanding program of research and teaching in the areas of sustainable energy development, energy efficiency, and environmental protection and remediation. Projects include web design, print design, news and event photography, and research videography.

• The New York Press Photographers Association, Inc. - The NYPPA: Pictures of the year, events, contests, and announcements.

LinkedIn Testimonials

George, Design Director/Graphics Director

"Bumper is a force. He is an extremely quick study, able to adapt to needs at an amazing rate. He is a go-to person. Bumper's presence has allowed our company to attempt new ventures that we would not have been able to approach without him."

Hassan, Director of Web Development

"The first time I met Bumper, he shook my hand and looked me in the eye. Sure everybody does that, but this was different. It was more like a hero arriving to save the day, than just a greeting. And that's what Bumper is, a hero. He's an amazing person to have on any team doing anything. He's got great leadership skills and technical skills. He can turn anything into a compelling video, animation, website, visual or audio. And he possesses another important quality that is a huge asset to any newsroom: a tack sharp wit."

Mike, Illustrator

"During the eight years I've had the pleasure to work with Bumper, I haven't found a more positive force in the workplace. He is extraordinary in his diversity, always ready to learn more, is creative with his solutions, and is able to work well with others — either by helping evolve an idea himself or recognizing a good idea from someone else. He's a great teammate."

Jennifer, Multimedia Journalist

"Bumper is creative, supportive and a positive presence in the newsroom. He's a talented designer with an extremely artistic eye, which you'll recognize right away whether you're looking at graphics he's made or his Instagram feed. He has many years of experience in multimedia and has helped the Star-Ledger's transition to a more digital company, and the Ledger has produced some great video and documentary work in recent years, particularly Ledger Live and Being George."

Catherine, Research Communications

It is such an honor to work with talented creators like Bumper DeJesus at Princeton University.