Alejandro A. Alonso Galva
Denver,CO
Summary
I'm a passionate, award-winning journalist and writer. My expertise includes newsroom-wide project leadership and coverage planning; narrative storytelling; editing and production for print, broadcast, and podcasts; and a proven ability to coordinate breaking news coverage and foster collaboration among diverse teams. I thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments that deliver compelling stories and engage audiences.
Overview
2
2
Languages
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Daily Team Editor
Colorado Public Radio
11.2021 - Current
- Managed daily news and breaking news planning and execution to ensure timely coverage.
- Delivered local news and features for both local and national programs.
- Led a team of 3-6 reporters in daily news coverage.
- Directed wall-to-wall breaking news coverage through major events, including elections, trials and emergencies.
- Coordinated content planning and strategy implementation across multiple platforms to align newsroom efforts.
- Led multiple concurrent newsroom-wide projects from concept through delivery, with accountability for quality, timelines, and production outcomes.
- Coordinated with reporters, hosts, production staff, technical resources, including setting priorities, planning, and resolving resource or workflow conflicts.
- Led daily newsroom operations, managing production budgets, coverage and assignments.
- Developed story and beat ideas considering audience appeal.
- Oversaw audio post-production, including audio editing, mixing, scoring and more.
- Adapted stories for live broadcast and on-demand audio presentation.
- Edited episode publishing, including titles, descriptions, show notes and more.
Assistant News Director, Producer
89.9 FM WORT Madison
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Executive producer for 6 P.M. Live Local News.
- Produced 10 segments per day for hour-long live broadcast.
- Coordinated daily assignments and prioritized stories to align newsroom efforts with audience interests.
- Wrote and edited copy, tape, and stories for broadcast and digital.
- Managed communication between reporters, hosts, and engineers.
- Edited weekly features for podcast and broadcast.
- Produced diverse programming for Radio Literature, A Public Affair, 8 O'clock Buzz, and more, enhancing audience engagement.
- Conducted live on-air interviews with residents, officials, and subject experts.
- Ensured all material met established standards of journalism ethics.
Freelance Reporter
Isthmus Magazine
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Reported breaking news and feature-length articles.
Executive Producer/Co-Host
91.7 FM WSUM Madison
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Produced an engaging hour-long live public affairs program, fostering informed public discourse in politics, public policy, science, arts, and culture.
- Produced impactful newscast-length and feature-length stories addressing key community issues.
- Hosted show, conducted live interviews and discussions.
Sound Engineer
Letters & Politics
01.2016
- Operated sound board and equipment to ensure high-quality audio for live broadcasts.
- Evaluated incoming callers to select relevant on-air questions and comments.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Non-Fiction Creative Writing
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WYPost-graduate non-degree seeking -
University of Wisconsin
MadisonTeaching English as a Foreign Language Certification -
WESLI
Madison, WIBA - Religious Studies and English; Minors in International Studies and Spanish
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IASkills
- Daily/Breaking News
- Editorial Leadership
- News Judgment
- Project Lead
- Team Management
- Deadline Planning
- Audio Production
- Hosting & Interviewing
- Newsletters
- Writing & Editing
- Narrative Storytelling
- Electoral Politics, Public Policy
- Arts & Culture
Notable Achievements
- Built our daily news podcast, "Colorado Today," from ground level from concept to delivery.
- Planned and executed award-winning live on-air breaking news coverage of the Elijah McClain trials.
- Planned and executed broadcast and digital election coverage for primaries and general elections between 2023 and 2026.
- Edited and coordinated publication of our 2026 primary voter guide and general election voter guide.
- Edited long-term coverage of deaths at local ICE detention center.
- Revamped and elevated our wall-to-wall breaking news protocols.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
7x Edward R. Murrow Award National Finalist, 5x Colorado Broadcasters Association Winner, 5x Milwaukee Press Club Award Medalist
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Daily Team Editor
Colorado Public Radio
11.2021 - Current
Assistant News Director, Producer
89.9 FM WORT Madison
01.2016 - 08.2018
Freelance Reporter
Isthmus Magazine
01.2016 - 01.2019
Sound Engineer
Letters & Politics
01.2016
Executive Producer/Co-Host
91.7 FM WSUM Madison
01.2014 - 01.2016
Master of Fine Arts - Non-Fiction Creative Writing
University of Wyoming
Post-graduate non-degree seeking -
University of Wisconsin
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certification -
WESLI
BA - Religious Studies and English; Minors in International Studies and Spanish
University of Iowa