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Alvaro Rene Castillo

Malden,USA

Skills

  • Creative vision
  • Drone photography
  • Visual storytelling
  • Breaking news coverage
  • Travel readiness
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication
  • Equipment preparation

Summary

As a photographer, I am deeply passionate about showcasing my subjects in the most compelling light, whether it's in the realm of news or sports. With over a decade of professional experience in the news industry, I am a professional with a proven track record of delivering compelling visual narratives. Known for strong teamwork and collaboration, consistently adapting to changing assignments and tight deadlines. Trusted to produce high-quality images, demonstrating strong technical skills and keen eye for detail. It's not just about capturing footage; it's about upholding the highest journalistic standards to convey the truth faithfully. Through my work, I seek to enlighten audiences by encapsulating pivotal moments in crystalline clarity. My aspiration is to evolve within the company, aiming to ascend to a leadership role as chief of a department.

Work History

PHOTOJOURNALIST

NBCUniversal
Needham, MA
09.2019 - Current
  • Gather video and audio of newsworthy events
  • Work closely with news operations, on air-reporters, and other newsroom personnel
  • Understand and practice ethical journalism
  • Create compelling stories when on assignment with or without a reporter
  • Work with daily deadlines
  • Book travel for sports and news events
  • Travel and deliver news for both sports and news
  • Edit video for broadcast and website
  • Responsible for daily operation of all ENG equipment including ENG cameras, portable VTR, ENG editing gear, audio, lighting and microwave equipment or other
  • Operate motor vehicles and live trucks
  • Perform other related duties to ensure high quality news coverage
  • Thorough understanding of computer technology as it relates to non-linear editing and HD photography
  • Proficient in Dalet and Adobe Premiere
  • Solve technical issue in the field
  • Familiarity with social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

PHOTOJOURNALIST / EDITOR

KUSI NEWS
San Diego, CA
06.2016 - 09.2019
  • Record news events
  • Understand and practice ethical journalism
  • Gather news facts and create compelling stories when on assignment with or without a reporter
  • Work with daily deadlines
  • Edit video for broadcast and website
  • Responsible for daily operation of all ENG equipment including ENG cameras, portable VTR, ENG editing gear, audio, lighting and microwave equipment
  • Operate motor vehicles and live trucks
  • Perform other related duties to ensure high quality news coverage
  • Thorough understanding of computer technology as it relates to non-linear editing and HD photography
  • Familiarity with social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

SALES REPRESENTIVE

Boca Rio Ink
San Diego, CA
01.2013 - 09.2019
  • Great customer services skills and able to talk with customers and resolve any issues. Sell product to several organizations. Make sure my product is on time and delivered. Network with leagues, schools and organizations.

KUSI-TV Event Attendant (Weekend Assistant Sports Producer)

Manpower
San Diego, CA
09.2013 - 12.2015
  • Gathered and verified factual information regarding stories for KUSI sports report, a local news programs. Wrote factually correct, and concise sports wrap within tight deadlines. Traveled several miles to conduct highlights for the show and complete interviews. Ability to networked with various other photogs and reporters. Combined video, audio and graphics to effectively convey each story.

KUSI-TV Event Attendant (Seasonal/ Prep Pigskin Report)

Manpower
San Diego, CA
09.2012 - 01.2015
  • Wrote factually correct, concise scripts and never missing a tight deadline. Gathered and verified factual information regarding stories through interviews, observation and my own personal research. Combined video, audio and graphics to effectively convey each story. Over the four years I have traveled over 2,300 miles outside of San Diego County to conduct reports of state title games, record breaking performance, and playoff sporting events, as well as interviews with award wining players. Edited on both Mac and PC desktops and laptops never having missed a deadline in those event completing 100% of all task.
  • Captured visual content and edited general assignment stories for multiple platforms. Promoted targeted content through various social networking sites such as Twitter, Instagram and the KUSI website. Wrote previews, reviews every week and have videos for the KUSI website. Use both Final Cut and Adobe Premier to complete and edit video for air. Took over the floor camera operation in the 2015 Silver Pigskin Gala with no transitional problems.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sweetwater High School
National City, CA
06.2009

Associate degree - Broadcast News - Journalism

San Diego City College
San Diego, CA
06.2016

Awards & acknowledgments

4 Time Emmy Nominated Photographer with NBCUniversal, Highlight: BEST WAIVER WIRE HIRE AWARD: At the start of 2012, I thought we had hired the best crop of field producers in show history. By Week 8 we had the 'Help Wanted' sign out. But we scored big (literally) twice. Alvaro Castillo might go down as the best mid-season acquisition in show history. The Gentle Giant landing the job because of his love of the show.

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