Álvaro 'Al' Ortiz

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Director of Communications @ City of Houston Mayor's Office
Spring, TX, US
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Spring, Texas, United States, United States
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About Álvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Bilingual (English & Spanish) & Multicultural Journalist, PR & Media Relations Specialist. Solid expertise in Crisis, Corporate, Internal & External Communications with 20-plus years of experience in the U.S. & Europe. Cum Laude Master’s Degree in Journalism by the University of Missouri-Columbia. Fulbright Scholar.Highly organized with a strong capability to cover local and breaking news, and attain media coverage by effectively making and cultivating contacts in news organizations. Demonstrable ability to conduct research and write press releases (skillful in AP style), reports and/or news stories that can be customized for specific media outlets and write articles for newsletters, backgrounders, presentations, reports, speeches, talking points, and more.Demonstrable ability to get results in public relations campaigns using traditional and social media. Highly experienced at multi-tasking, proof-reading, and working under strict deadlines. Extensive professional network in public and private sector, and news organizations at local, state, and national level. Solid expertise as spokesperson (English & Spanish).Dual nationality (United States of America & European Union).I have traveled across the United States and Europe, and I have also traveled to several countries in South America and Africa.

Álvaro 'Al' Ortiz's Current Company Details
City of Houston Mayor's Office

City Of Houston Mayor'S Office

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Director of Communications
Spring, TX, US
Website:
houstontx.gov/mayor
Employees:
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Álvaro 'Al' Ortiz Work Experience Details
  • City Of Houston Mayor'S Office
    Director Of Communications
    City Of Houston Mayor'S Office
    Spring, Tx, Us
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  • Harris County District Clerk'S Office
    Public Information Officer
    Harris County District Clerk'S Office Dec 2019 - Present
    Houston, Texas Area
    Currently, I am the Public Information Officer at the Office of Harris County District Clerk Marilyn Burgess. I am in charge of internal & external communications, social media, public relations, legislative affairs, and internal & external events.
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  • Houston Public Media / Kuhf News 88.7
    Digital News Senior Producer
    Houston Public Media / Kuhf News 88.7 Nov 2015 - Dec 2019
    Houston, Texas
    Worked as a Senior Digital News Producer at Houston Public Media, the affiliate station of NPR and PBS in the Houston market. I cover local news and breaking news and feed the station's social media with news-related content.
  • Houston Chronicle
    Senior Reporter
    Houston Chronicle Oct 2012 - Nov 2015
    Houston, Texas Area
    Worked as Reporter at the Houston Chronicle and La Voz de Houston, the Chronicle's Spanish-language newspaper, mostly covering the Hispanic community of Houston, Harris County and Texas.
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  • Office Of U.S. Rep. Al Green
    Press Secretary
    Office Of U.S. Rep. Al Green Sep 2009 - May 2012
    Houston, Texas Area
    As Congressman Green’s Press Secretary, managed and supervised the communications and press operations of his office.• Production of news releases, talking points and speeches. • Organized press conferences and media events. • Managed all media related requests and inquiries, as well as Congressman Green’s social media operation.• Monitored Congressman Green’s coverage in local and national media. • Participated in events organized by Congressman Green in Houston and Washington, D.C.
  • Media Relations Specialist
    Media Relations & Pr Specialist And Consultant
    Media Relations Specialist Mar 2009 - Sep 2009
    Houston, Texas Area
    Worked on media and communications projects, including a photo exhibit and a television documentary about the origins of Mexico’s oil industry. Worked in the media relations and documentation process of the U.S. Department of Labor’s “Summer Jobs for Youth” program.
  • Azteca América Televisión
    Texas News Bureau Chief
    Azteca América Televisión Jul 2004 - Feb 2009
    Houston, Texas Area
    From July 2004 to February 2009, worked as the Texas News Bureau Chief.• Established a news operation from inception to completion and created and developed an extensive professional network.• Produced a weekly average of six to ten news packages by developing story ideas, arranging interviews, writing scripts, recording voice-track and supervising editing. Extensive live coverage of national and international events such as Hurricane Katrina and the execution of José Medellín.• Administered the Bureau’s expenditures and prepared monthly accounting reports.• Participated in Public Relations events and campaigns for Azteca America Television.• In 2005, besides covering the aftermath of hurricane Katrina for Azteca America Televisión, I also did freelance work on this major story for Spain’s largest TV network (Televisión Española, TVE).
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  • Azteca America Televisión
    News Correspondent
    Azteca America Televisión Nov 2003 - Jun 2004
    Washington D.C. Metro Area
    Worked as a reporter and producer in the first phase of Azteca America Televisión’s News Department. Specialized in covering stories about national politics, immigration and education.
  • Komu Channel 8/Nbc
    News Reporter
    Komu Channel 8/Nbc Feb 2002 - Oct 2003
    Columbia, Missouri Area / Washington, D.C.
    -Worked as a general assignment reporter covering stories in Columbia (Missouri) and Boone County (Missouri).-From March until May 2003, worked as a general assignment reporter at EFE News Services’ central bureau in Washington, D.C. This position was part of my academic tasks as a Master’s student at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Reported on a variety of stories regarding national politics in the United States, including interviews with high level Government officials such as former U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and looked for angles that made them interesting for EFE’s clients, namely news organizations that publish and/or broadcast in Spanish.-In May 2003, returned from Washington, D.C. to Columbia (Missouri) to work as a general assignment reporter, camera operator and editor for KOMU-Channel 8/NBC.• Conceived and developed my own niche in the newsroom by specializing in covering stories about Columbia’s Hispanic community.• Alternating my reporting and anchoring tasks at KOMU, worked at Columbia’s NPR affiliate (KBIA Radio) as an announcer doing brief newscasts on-the-hour and managing the technical broadcast of several radio programs such as “Prairie Home Companion” and “Hearts of Space”.
  • Efe News Services
    Reporter
    Efe News Services Jul 2000 - Jul 2001
    Madrid Area, Spain
    I wrote in-depth stories regarding miscellanea issues covering a wide scope of topics, from social work enterprises to renewable energies. I covered entertainment news and interviewed celebrities such as Oscar winner actor Javier Bardem, Pulitzer prize winner Frank McCourt and legendary rock band Scorpions, among others.
  • On-Line Newspaper Estrella Digital
    Assistant Chief Editor
    On-Line Newspaper Estrella Digital Apr 1997 - Jun 2000
    Madrid Area, Spain
    Estrella Digital (www.estrelladigital.es) was the first Spanish newspaper that was only published on the Internet. Besides working as assistant chief editor, I gained more valuable experience about Web design and constant updating of contents.
  • Teknoland
    News Director
    Teknoland Jul 1996 - Mar 1997
    Madrid Area, Spain
    I conceived, developed and directed operations for Commm News, the first Internet-based news channel in Spain. Focused on reporting about technology companies (Microsoft, Sun Microsystems, etc…) and participated in public relations campaigns to launch the project.

Álvaro 'Al' Ortiz Skills

Journalism Media Relations Storytelling Broadcast Broadcast Journalism Breaking News Television News Writing Editing Press Releases Radio Avid Public Relations New Media Video Production

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Álvaro 'Al' Ortiz works for City Of Houston Mayor's Office

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Álvaro 'Al' Ortiz's current role is Director of Communications.

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Álvaro 'Al' Ortiz attended University Of Missouri-Columbia, Universidad Complutense De Madrid, British Council School.

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