RESUME

KRGV-TV - Weslaco, TX | Reporter Oct 2022 - Oct 2024

• Reported for the #1 rated morning newscast, covering general, breaking news, immigration and border issues, and special reports and investigations

• Generated exclusive and enterprise stories for KRGV-TV’s Morning News, Back to School month-long coverage, and Hispanic Heritage Month coverage

• Developed multiple sources and contacts for enterprise stories and breaking news coverage, resulting in national stories such as the Disappearance of 3 Women in Mexico after crossing the border, the ending of Title 42, and the controversial immigration Law SB4

• Led source development for a follow-up report, leading to an Emmy Nomination for The Tragedy in Laguna Heights: One Year Later Coverage

KNBC - Universal City, CA | News Associate Dec 2019 - Sept 2022

Assignment Desk Editor from April 2020 - Sept 2022

• Used social media platforms and news wires to gather elements for breaking and compelling stories ranging from the pandemic, politics, and viral news throughout CA

• Monitored scanners, social media platforms, and other resources for breaking and developing stories

• Researched, verified, and obtained the latest information from law, fire, and public officials

• Conducted interviews for newscasts, reporter stories, and booked analysts for live talkbacks

• Obtained, ingested, and sent video to crews out in the field

NBC4 I-Team Journalist from Dec 2019 - April 2020

• Worked alongside investigative producers, reporters, and photojournalists to research and develop consumer fraud, scams, and homelessness crisis stories

• Investigated a dozen consumer cases from viewers across Greater Los Angeles

• Investigated corporate companies and gathered official statements and court records for stories

• Field produced and worked on special shoots and projects

• Located and interviewed victims and conducted M-O-S’s

KFON-TV - Fontana, CA | Reporter Intern May 2019 - Nov 2019

• Reported and produced stories about community events and public affairs for the City of Fontana's government channel

• Pitched, wrote, edited, and produced scripts for promos and news packages

UNIVISION COMMUNICATIONS INC - Los Angeles, CA | Fellow Reporter May 2018 - Aug 2018

• Pitched a social justice issue among the Latino Community for a campus-wide pitch contest hosted by Univision Communications, Inc.

• Wrote, shot, and edited a four-minute report “Violence against Transgendered Immigrants”

• The story was published on Univision social media platforms and aired on KMEX Univision Los Angeles 34

EXPERIENCE