DENZEN CORTEZ
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Experienced multimedia journalist, I am passionate about delivering accurate and insightful news content. With proficient on-the-ground reporting, interviewing, editing, and analysis skills, I am keenly dedicated to cultivating community connections. I'm committed to building community connections and staying informed about regional issues, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the evolving dynamics.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Investigative Reporter/Research Fellow
Carnegie-Knight News21
Phoenix, AZ
01.2024 - Current
- Reporting on upcoming 2024 Presidential Election, with a focus to violence and intimidation to election workers and threats to democracy
- Documentary and multimedia projects will be displayed for major media outlets such as The Washington Post, NBC News, and USA Today
Anchor/Reporter
Arizona PBS
Phoenix, AZ
01.2024 - Current
- Shot, edited, and wrote all packages for the daily newscast and promoted stories across various digital and social platforms
- Reported on impactful stories like immigration legislation, Election 2024, sustainability to inform viewers of relevant topics that affect their daily lives
- Anchored the evening newscast that aired weekly at 7:30pm, informing viewers about relevant stories with high community impact.
News & Talk Intern
KTAR News
Phoenix, AZ
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Pitched and wrote dynamic stories to be aired on Arizona's Evening News show
- Revised talk show scripts and assisted in the production and distribution of show recordings across various digital platforms
- Created online media content to be aired on social media platforms
- Worked as an on-call reporter as an intern to cover community impact stories in the metro-Phoenix region.
Anchor
The Cut Network
Phoenix, AZ
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Wrote weekly newscast scripts for anchors and reporters
- Main desk anchor for weekly newscast covering national and local subjects ranging from politics, foreign relations, economics, culture, and sustainability.
Freelance
DCNews
Phoenix, AZ
03.2023 - Current
- Film, edit, produce, and write all packages covering impactful community topics across metro-Phoenix
- Shot and produced a mini documentary on Phoenix's homeless crisis that garnered 30K views on YouTube
- The story was picked up and published by media outlets such as Arizona PBS and KTAR News.
On-Air Talent/Producer
KCAA Radio - NBC News
Phoenix, AZ
02.2023 - 02.2023
- Hosted and produced a morning broadcast show for the Riverside/Ontario CA market at Super Bowl LVII Radio Row
- Interviewed NFL players & alumni working with the NFL Alumni Wellness EXPO, booking them for our Radio Row interviews
- Filmed and photographed the 2022-2023 NFL Honors Awards Show.
Education
Arizona State University
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism And Mass Communication
Phoenix, AZ05-2025
Skills
- Adobe Programs
- Google Programs
- DSLR Cameras
- NewsBoss
- Canva
- Intermediate Spanish
AWARDS/RECOGNITION
- Arizona Media Association Scholarship Recipient
- California State Seal of Biliteracy,
- Cronkite Deans List Recipient: 2021, 2022, 2023,
- 2024 Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism Student Speaker
- 2020 Student Educational Video Award Defining 2020 Award
Timeline
Investigative Reporter/Research Fellow
Carnegie-Knight News21
01.2024 - Current
Anchor/Reporter
Arizona PBS
01.2024 - Current
News & Talk Intern
KTAR News
08.2023 - 12.2023
Freelance
DCNews
03.2023 - Current
On-Air Talent/Producer
KCAA Radio - NBC News
02.2023 - 02.2023
Anchor
The Cut Network
01.2022 - 04.2023
Arizona State University
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism And Mass Communication