Diego Hernandez
Summary
Student journalist with a year of experience in the Arts & Culture beat, demonstrating versatility in writing across different beats. Currently pursuing education at the Mayborn School of Journalism, University of North Texas, on track to graduate in 2026. Notable for staying engaged and productive. Successfully managed to balance two publications and coursework during the Spring semester, showcasing exceptional multitasking skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Music Blogger
Denton Live Blog
10.2024 - Current
- I write scene reports and interview blogs with local bands in Denton.
- I also shoot photographs for each one of my blogs.
- I was the first to break the news that Andy's Bar in Denton was closing.
Arts & Life Editor
North Texas Daily
06.2024 - Current
- Arts & Life/The Dose Editor (Spring 2025) - Edited two sections, producing two pages of arts and life one page of Dose for the first time in a while at the Daily. I also have relaunched the "Daily's Dose" podcast after an absence in numerous semesters.
- Senior Arts & Life Writer (Fall 2024) - Wrote stories each week for the Arts & Life section with nearly week featuring at least one written article
- Volunteer Writer (Summer 2024) - Volunteered mostly for the Arts & Culture Section
Music & Culture Intern
Dallas Observer
11.2024 - 03.2025
I covered the local North Texas area's culture and music scene, providing spotlight and news on local interests. Within a month of my time, I managed to produce a top read culture story of 2024. https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts/the-dallas-observers-most-read-culture-stories-this-year-21422038
Education
Journalism - Journalism, political science
University of North Texas
Denton, TX01.2026
High school or equivalent -
Melissa Highschool
Melissa, TX01.2023
Skills
- Feature writing
- News writing
- Photography
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Lightroom
- Search Engine Optimization Expertise
- Intermediate Videography Skills
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Music & Culture Intern
Dallas Observer
11.2024 - 03.2025
Music Blogger
Denton Live Blog
10.2024 - Current
Arts & Life Editor
North Texas Daily
06.2024 - Current
High school or equivalent -
Melissa Highschool
Journalism - Journalism, political science
University of North Texas
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