Digital Journalist
TEGNA Communications, San Francisco, CA
2014 - December 2016
Complied, edited, and wrote news stories from a variety of sources, including social media,
wire services, traditional news sources, with an emphasis on delivering accurate breaking
news on various digital platforms
and highlighted the most important and engaging stories, videos, and photos using real-time
and historical analytics to maximize traffic for company's websites and mobile applications
Coordinated with social media producers, other reporters, and managers to ensure online
coverage was accurate, trending, and complete at all times
strong familiarity with local, national and international news and issues of the day as well
as stayed updated with the latest industry trends, techniques and advancements related to
digital and social media
Reported and wrote assigned stories daily as well as shot and edited videos for different
stories and events as needed
Developed and maintained various contacts and sources, conducted interviews for compelling
stories
Actively participated in various news editorial meetings and worked with news staff to
develop original content opportunities.
Digital Journalist (Intern)
Univision Post, San Francisco, CA
2013 - March 2014
Assisted in covering and updating breaking news as well as live blogging
Wrote stories, reviews and columns as well as helped in updating company's websites
Generated creative content ideas with writing staff as well as helped in developing
compelling video content
Integrated thought-provoking headlines, texts, audio, video, and images for creating
appealing content
Participated in various training programs conducted by organization itself to get up to
speed with the best practices, latest industry trends, technologies and major issues or
stories
Summary of My Skills
More than 5 years of digital journalism experience as well as familiar with established and emerging
social media platforms, AP style writing, CMS, image and video editing software like Final, Cut Pro,
Edius, InDesign, MS Office Suite, and Multimedia.
Effective researching and analytical skills with the ability to tell great stories through words,
pictures and videos.
Creative news writing and editing experience with a strong knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and
spelling.
Ability to think creatively and use social media to push compelling content quickly, and cater to
wider audience.
Ability to make sound decisions and work accurately and independently under extreme pressure.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to develop strong relationships with teams as well as
build and maintain contacts within industry for future stories.
Ability to work well within teams and in a highly energetic environment as well as within flexible
schedules, including late night shifts.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to accomplish multiple tasks
simultaneously within strict deadlines.