Andre Tinoco
Coral Gables,FL
Summary
Highly effective and ambitious network field producer and shooter who consistently delivers compelling and creative content for broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Journalist/Associate Field Producer
CBS News
02.2024 - Current
- Field producer and videographer based in Miami covering the Southern region for the CBS News portfolio, including CBS Mornings, CBS Evening News, CBS Saturday Morning, CBS Weekend News, CBS Sunday Morning, and CBS News 24/7
- Led international breaking news coverage of missing US student in the Dominican Republic as a one-man-band with Miami correspondent
- Led international breaking news coverage of island-wide blackout in Puerto Rico as a one-man-band with Miami correspondent
- Launched as one-man-band with correspondent to Panama to cover the death of Pope Francis
- Regularly pitches and contributes to stories commissioned by CBS News shows and platforms
- Developing critical law enforcement sources in Florida
- Does everything from field producing, shooting, booking, writing, and researching to launching crews, securing locations and coordinating live events
Producer/Writer
KTLA Morning News
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Produced lead morning reporter covering the top breaking news story daily
- Wrote and edited VO/VOSOTs for 4a-11a hours for #1 rated morning newscast in Los Angeles
- Quickly turned breaking news stories and elements under intense deadline pressure while ensuring accuracy in copy and video
- Worked closely with executive producer and line producers daily on story selection and show stacking
- Field produced special three-part investigative report into homelessness crisis on L.A. Metro system
- Closely monitored social media platforms for latest updates and breaking news
Associate Producer
KTLA Morning News
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Served as solo morning traffic and weather producer for #1 rated morning news show
- Learned how to quickly respond to breaking news situations while keeping talent informed
- Learned how to be a solid and trusted producer for regular and fill-in talent
- Developed professional relationships with law enforcement and city officials
- Learned how to read and understand forecasts from National Weather Service
Host/Producer
Sac.Media
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Pitched and launched program's digital news show aimed at providing engaging news content for college audience
- Produced, co-hosted, and edited show formatted for social media platforms
- Awarded Second Place, General Innovation, California College Media Association (2021)
- Awarded Top 10 Best College Broadcast News Site, Associated Collegiate Press (2021)
Staff Reporter
Sac.Media
08.2019 - 02.2022
- Wrote articles for award-winning student-run digital publication within Mt. San Antonio College journalism program.
- Wrote breaking news and investigative pieces that impacted college campus and San Gabriel Valley.
- My original investigative piece involving sudden resignation of popular megachurch pastor was later picked up by local newspaper.
Host/Moderator
KCET
12.2020 - 12.2020
- Hosted/Moderated live, three-part virtual panel for screening series of new PBS SoCal/KCET documentary.
Public Information Officer
Covina Valley Unified School District
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Wrote and distributed press releases for key district achievement and celebratory events.
- Acted as district spokesperson when contacted by media outlets.
Student Correspondent
PBS NewsHour
03.2018 - 03.2018
- Reported on the March For Our Lives protest held in Washington, D.C.
- The story that I also produced aired across all PBS NewsHour stations and platforms across the U.S.
Education
Associate of Arts - Journalism
Mount San Antonio College
Skills
- Field Producing
- Shooting Video
- Live Transmission
- Booking
- Interviewing
- Video Editing (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro)
- Multimedia Storytelling
- UGC Verification and Acquisition (X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok)
- Project Management
- Research and Fact-Checking
Languages
English
Timeline
Digital Journalist/Associate Field Producer
CBS News
02.2024 - Current
Producer/Writer
KTLA Morning News
09.2022 - 02.2024
Associate Producer
KTLA Morning News
02.2022 - 01.2023
Host/Moderator
KCET
12.2020 - 12.2020
Host/Producer
Sac.Media
10.2020 - 02.2022
Staff Reporter
Sac.Media
08.2019 - 02.2022
Student Correspondent
PBS NewsHour
03.2018 - 03.2018
Public Information Officer
Covina Valley Unified School District
09.2017 - 06.2018
Associate of Arts - Journalism
Mount San Antonio College
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