Language skills: Fluent in speaking and writing in English and Spanish
Education: Missouri School of Journalism- Bachelors in Broadcast Journalism, Minor in Spanish Technical Skills: Microsoft Office, iMovie, Avid News Cutter, Edius, ENPS, iNEWS, LiveU Backpacks, Microwave live shots. Can advance company through social media usage like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
ABC 30 ACTION NEWS/KFSN REPORTER | FILL IN ANCHOR
(FRESNO/MERCED, CA) (2016-CURRENT) - North Valley Bureau Reporter for 4,5,6 newscasts - Daily use of ENPS for writing scripts - Update stories through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram - Pitch story ideas daily - Writing my own web story - Fill in anchor
ABC 7/ KVII NEWS REPORTER/MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST | FILL IN ANCHOR
(Amarillo, TX) (2014-2016) - Report for the 5/6 evening shows. As an MMJ, I shoot, edit, and write my own stories. - Pitch and search story ideas - Live on set and in the field. I can also do my own live shots using LiveU backpacks or a Dejero Live transmitter. - I utilize social media throughout my reporting shift and tweet the latest information as it is happening. I also write my own web stories and push them on Facebook and Twitter. - Fill in anchor. I have anchored morning, midday, and evening shows.
KOMU 8 NEWS REPORTER | FILL IN ANCHOR (June 2012- May 2014)
(Columbia, MO) - Shoot, edit, and write my stories for the newscast. Day turn packages and enterprise stories. - I pitch story ideas for daily newscasts as well as enterprise and investigative stories. - I fill in anchor and anchor full newscasts for KOMU 8 news. - LiveU backpack/ Dejero live shots - Utilize social media websites like Twitter and Facebook to tweet about my stories as they are developing to keep viewers updated. I also use these websites to find sources and unique story ideas. - Write web stories before the newscast
NBC News Bureau (Intern) (July- Mid-August 2013)
(Miami, FL) - Assisted news correspondents including NBC’s Mark Potter to find information, get contacts, and set up interviews for their stories. - Worked on the George Zimmerman trial. Leadership/Volunteer Activities: National Association of Hispanic Journalists (University of Missouri) References: Mark Potter (Former NBC News Correspondent in Miami, Fl): (786) 423-7770 Kent Collins (Chair/ Radio/TV Department of the Missouri School of Journalism): (573)-882-1957