Amanda Ruiz
Austin,TX
Summary
Passionate and skilled journalist with over five years of experience as a new reporter. Dedicated to uncovering stories viewers care about and maintaining a high standard of journalistic ethics. Known for meeting tight deadlines and delivering high-quality work under pressure on a daily basis.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
News Reporter
FOX 7 Austin
01.2020 - Current
- Researched and produced daily news reports for general assignment and city/court beat reports.
- Delivered breaking news reports which resulted in city changes and impacted government decisions.
- Created well-written news stories based on facts and edited content in a timely fashion.
- Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information and tips for stories.
- Built trust with individuals to generate news stories.
- Planned, researched, and pitched long-form stories daily.
Multimedia Journalist
KCBD News Channel 11
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Pitched stories to editorial staff.
- Took photos and videos for television publication.
- Edited video and created graphics for newscasts as a general assignment and investigative MMJ.
- Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight for story ideas.
- Edited and reported from field locations as an individual under tight deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2017
Skills
- Story Pitching
- Issue Research
- Beat Reporting
- General Assignment Reporting
- Daily Reporting
- Social Perceptiveness
- Social Media Platforms
- Local Event Knowledge
- Investigative Writing
- Time Management
- Editing
- Interviewing
Reel
https://youtu.be/yQsdS347CzY
Timeline
News Reporter
FOX 7 Austin
01.2020 - Current
Multimedia Journalist
KCBD News Channel 11
12.2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Pennsylvania State University
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