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El Segundo, California, United States

Mexico City, Mexico

Conducted in-depth research on the cultural, social, and political landscape of Mexico City and various states in Mexico to gain a comprehensive understanding of the local dynamics and current events.Developed and maintained relationships with local contacts, including government officials, community leaders, and subject matter experts, to access exclusive interviews and reliable sources of information.Produced engaging and informative news articles, features, and multimedia content that highlighted the unique aspects of Mexican culture, traditions, and current affairs.Actively attended and covered a wide range of events, including festivals, exhibitions, political rallies, and community gatherings, to capture the diverse perspectives and stories from different regions in Mexico.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Assist NAHJ student chapters across the nation, increase membership and promote networking events for students such as the NAHJ 2023 Regional Career Summits at USC and the 2023 Miami Convention.Volunteer with the NAHJ-LA local professional chapter as social media co-chair to help promote scholarship and internship opportunities with local newsrooms in the greater Los Angeles area.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Conducted interviews and produced compelling stories for the NBCU Academy platform, showcasing strong research and storytelling skills to engage and inform the audience.Produced short documentary "La vida en la Linea," which delved into the lives of migrants working as street vendors at the San Ysidro Port of Entry, offering a unique perspective on their experiences.Collaborated with a group to produce content on Fentanyl Awareness, contributing to a collective effort in raising awareness about the dangers of Fentanyl and its impact on communities.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Field produced Telemundo's award-winning sports segment "Yarda 50," effectively managing communication with the reporter, producers, photographers, and interviewees to ensure seamless live television production. Additionally, successfully coordinated interviews with PR agencies representing high-profile sports organizations such as LAFC, LA Dodgers, NASCAR, LA Lakers, and more.Assisted the Telemundo and NBC4 sports department in coordinating interviews with local and professional athletes, showcasing strong communication skills and establishing connections within the sports community. Played a pivotal role in the production of the Qatar 2022 World Cup, collaborating with a talented team to curate engaging graphics and produce captivating stories for the esteemed segment "Perfiles."Coordinated production as the LA Mayoral Debate's coordinating producer, facilitating the smooth execution of the event and providing assistance to notable figures, Rick Caruso and Karen Ross.Successfully transformed traditional broadcasted news content into engaging digital formats for social media platforms, effectively reaching diverse audiences in both English and Spanish. Additionally, pitched captivating story ideas, logged live press conferences, actively participated in editorial meetings, and conducted interviews while scouting for compelling stories within the Latinx community.

Arizona, United States

Conducted in-depth interviews, diligently researched, and utilized various multimedia formats such as infographics and podcasts to efficiently report on race and ethnicity within ethnic enclaves, shedding light on important stories and perspectives.Produced comprehensive investigative multimedia coverage of the Homeless Crisis in Skid Row, emphasizing its disproportionate impact on communities of color, effectively bringing attention to this pressing issue.Undertook extensive travel to the Navajo Nation reservation in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, documenting the tribe's water disparity and its far-reaching effects during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring accurate and impactful reporting.Traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border, specifically to one of Tijuana's most marginalized neighborhoods, to cover the opening of Amazon's newest distribution center, providing insightful coverage on its social and economic implications.

California State University, Fullerton

Fullerton, California, United States

Produced same-day stories and met tight deadlines while creating quality work and efficient story-telling.Conducted interviews using a JVC-170 and Canon 90D DSLR camera. Created interactive graphics in Spanish for closer insight on heavy news-related stories.

Fullerton, California, United States

Held multiple roles within Latino Journalists of CSUF, including treasurer, marketing director, and social media producer. I currently volunteer with student chapters across different regions whilst serving as the NAHJ student representative.Coordinated professional panels, workshops, and networking opportunities both on campus and in collaboration with other universities and national associations.

Fullerton, California, United States

Los Angeles County, California, United States