Daniela Chapa-Reyes
Mission,Tx
Summary
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor-in-Chief
UTRGV Student Media; THE RIDER newspaper
08.2024 - Current
- Developed weekly articles on university life and local events for UTRGV student newspaper as a reporter in Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.
- Currently serve as editor-in-chief, supervising a team of 21 in newspaper production.
- Reported on UTRGV athletics, providing coverage of games and related stories as a sports reporter in Fall 2025.
- Conducted interviews with students and faculty to enrich feature articles.
- Investigated current events and campus matters to bolster reporting quality.
- Collaborated with editors on finalizing content and layout for publication.
Sideline Reporter
NBA G League; The RGV Vipers
11.2025 - 03.2026
- Works as a sideline reporter for the NBA G League Team the RGV Vipers. I interview coaching staff and team players during the game. I also talk and learn about team statistics and team history.
- Conducted live interviews with players and coaches during G League games.
- Reported on team developments and game highlights for various media platforms.
- Collaborated with production teams to create engaging pre-game and post-game segments.
Founder and Co-President
Community Outreach
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Founded community outreach club to establish clear communication between campus and community through various media channels.
Speakers
STXI(South Texas Ideas)
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Contacted potential speakers for STXI festival and coordinated accommodations to ensure a seamless experience.
- Engaged audiences through dynamic presentations on innovative ideas and concepts.
- Developed compelling content tailored to diverse community interests and needs.
- Collaborated with local leaders to promote impactful discussions and initiatives.
UIL participant
Idea Quest College Prep
Edinburg
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Competed in journalism events for UIL and wrote articles in an hour or less based on given prompts.
- Received awards in news and editorial writing in both invitational and district competitions, allowing me to advance to regionals two years in a row.
Education
Bachelor of Art - Mass Communication
UTRGV
05-2028
High school diploma -
Idea Quest College Prep
Edinburg05-2024
Rhetoric and Composition English 1 & 2
UTRGV
08-2022
Skills
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe InDesign
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Deadline management
- Organizational skills
- Working under stress
- Diligent work ethic
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Published Works
- Living the double life, https://www.utrgvrider.com/living-the-double-life/
- Tourney bound, https://www.utrgvrider.com/tourney-bound/
- New season, New Faces, https://www.utrgvrider.com/new-season-new-faces/
Timeline
Sideline Reporter
NBA G League; The RGV Vipers
11.2025 - 03.2026
Editor-in-Chief
UTRGV Student Media; THE RIDER newspaper
08.2024 - Current
Founder and Co-President
Community Outreach
09.2023 - 05.2024
Speakers
STXI(South Texas Ideas)
09.2023 - 05.2024
UIL participant
Idea Quest College Prep
09.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Art - Mass Communication
UTRGV
High school diploma -
Idea Quest College Prep
Rhetoric and Composition English 1 & 2
UTRGV