Gabriela Medina
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I thrive to take on added responsibilities, in order to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assignment Desk Editor
KABC-TV
06.2023 - Current
- Pitched story ideas
- Monitored social media platforms and law enforcement radio scanners for news tips and information
- Called appropriate authorities for fact-checking
- Worked closely with executive producers and producers for story development
- Assigned (breaking) news stories to reporters, photographers, and Air7 for coverage
- Acted as point of contact for editorial questions
- Delegated and tracked each reporters assignments and deadline
- Drove accuracy of content through careful proofreading and fact-checking to maintain viewer confidence
- Researched topics to create accurate and engaging content
- Coordinated coverage for upcoming events
- Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
- Coordinated with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content
- Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content
News Assistant
KABC-TV
01.2023 - Current
- Pitched story ideas
- Assist digital team in cutting video for all platforms (social media/website/app)
- Managed teleprompter for live broadcasts
- Attended press conferences, high profile court cases, and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories
- Field produce as a multi-media journalist
- Produced traffic for live morning broadcast
- Produced content for an aired commercial
- Coordinated with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content
- Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content
- Reported from field locations and produced stories under tight deadlines
- Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues
Assignment Desk-Intern
KABC-TV
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Pitched story ideas
- Set up and organized interviews
- Researched topics and gathered information for news tips
- Communicated with the general public for news tips
- Assisted crews out on the field
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system
Staff Writer-Intern
Flower Bomb Media Magazine
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Pitched story ideas
- Researched topics while writing articles
- Worked with editing and design teams
- Arranged interviews with sources
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories about pop culture and occurring events
- Created informational copy and blog posts for the company
- Edited stories for accuracy and clarity
Staff Writer-Intern
Beachcomber Newspaper
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Pitched story ideas
- Organized interviews with sources most appropriate to the story
- Researched topics while writing articles
- Proofread issues to finalize publication
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories
- Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports
- Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy
Staff Reporter
The Bulletin, California State University Dominguez Hills
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Created and presented story ideas to pitch
- Organized interviews with sources most appropriate to the story
- Wrote and published full-story articles
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories
- Utilized social media to promote stories and build audience
- Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy
- Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA05-2022
Master of Science - Digital Media Management
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Journalism, Advertising
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05.2022
Skills
- Writing in APA, MLA, and AP Styles
- Assigning stories
- Assignment coordination
- Interview scheduling
- Audience engagement
- Fact-checking
- Strong leadership
- Copy editing
- Deadline management
- Staff development
- Layout design
- Content curation
Languages
Spanish
French
Software
Adobe Suite
Canva
DALET
Microsoft Office Suite
IMOVIE
Social Media Video Editing
Final Cut Camera
Google Suite
Timeline
Assignment Desk Editor
KABC-TV
06.2023 - Current
News Assistant
KABC-TV
01.2023 - Current
Assignment Desk-Intern
KABC-TV
05.2022 - 01.2023
Staff Writer-Intern
Flower Bomb Media Magazine
01.2022 - 06.2022
Staff Writer-Intern
Beachcomber Newspaper
10.2021 - 05.2022
Staff Reporter
The Bulletin, California State University Dominguez Hills
01.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts -
East Los Angeles College
Master of Science - Digital Media Management
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Journalism, Advertising
California State University, Dominguez Hills
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