
When I attended the University of Southern California, I became affiliated with two news organizations: the Daily Trojan and Dímelo. I became a news staff writer for the Daily Trojan where I covered a variety of stories ranging from coronavirus protocols on campus to undergraduate student government meetings. For Dímelo (which stands for “tell me” in Spanish), I focused on making multimedia content, including a social media series on the importance of filling out the 2020 census.
After I graduated, I took a different route and went into broadcasting by becoming a reporter for NPR member station KJZZ. I conduct interviews, write news scripts and record stories to go on the air. People I interviewed for KJZZ include Tempe Mayor Corey Woods and United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.
I eventually decided to enter into the Master of Mass Communication program at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. My time at the school led me to develop my television broadcasting skills during my stint with Cronkite News. I wrote scripts, edited videos and even appeared on prerecorded and live newscasts. Work produced for Cronkite News included coverage of the Miss Navajo Nation beauty pageant and a controversial Air Force flight training proposal. I also produced the Ventura Valley video podcast through the school.
My greatest strengths revolve around my writing and ability to create multimedia content. With my knowledge I gained over time, I wish to delve into digital media and focus on informing others about topics related to Hispanic or Latino culture.