Isabella Zarate
Bonner Springs,KS
Summary
Broadcast journalism student and production specialist with hands-on experience in on-air reporting, live broadcast production, and digital storytelling. Currently serving as a News/On-Air Intern at Manhattan Broadcasting Company, delivering on-air reports, writing and editing broadcast scripts, conducting interviews, and converting stories for print publication. Experienced in live game-day production with K-State HDTV, including ESPN+ and CBS broadcasts, and creating real-time XPression graphics. Strong storytelling, adaptability in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to engaging across platforms.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
News/On-Air Intern
Manhattan Broadcasting Company
Manhattan, Kansas
01.2026 - Current
- On-air personality.
- Writing broadcast scripts.
- Converting stories to print for The Mercury.
- Conducting interviews.
- Editing audio files and embedding them into scripts.
Production Team Member
K-State HDTV
Manhattan, KS
08.2023 - Current
- Record live broadcast for ESPN+ as well as linear CBS games for Kansas State Athletics.
- Create live XPression graphics.
Barista
Radina's Bakehouse
Manhattan, KS
12.2024 - 12.2025
- Prepared and served a variety of items to customers.
Associate
Marshalls
Manhattan, KS
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Process Inventory
Associate
Home Goods
Kansas City, KS
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Reconcile Daily Cash Deposit
- Balance Registers for Associates Daily
- Floor Associate/Customer Service
Office Assistant
A to Z Heating & Cooling
Bonner Springs, KS
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Data Entry
- Billing Invoices
Associate
Vera Bradley
Kansas City, KS
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Floor Associate/Customer Service
Barista
Daylight Donuts
Basehor, KS
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Serve Customers
Education
News & Sports Media -
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05-2026
High School -
Basehor-Linwood High School
Basehor, KS05.2022
Skills
- Time management
- Game day operations
- Live broadcast production
- Broadcast script writing
- On-air reporting
- Experience in Premiere Pro
- Experience in Adobe Audition
- Experience in X-Pression
- Camera operation
- Detail-oriented
Websites
- https://www.sportsvideo.org/2025/02/05/in-first-for-cbs-sports-k-state-athletics-on-campus-production-facility-used-for-mens-hoops-linear-game-broadcast/
- https://www.wildcat919.com/post/k-state-trio-aims-to-defend-their-intramural-title
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6DKEC72cJY
- https://themercury.com/news/groundbreaking-set-for-new-manhattan-cultural-center/article_81b1053d-f6d6-43b6-9198-7ba21273cb61.html
Timeline
News/On-Air Intern
Manhattan Broadcasting Company
01.2026 - Current
Barista
Radina's Bakehouse
12.2024 - 12.2025
Production Team Member
K-State HDTV
08.2023 - Current
Associate
Marshalls
08.2023 - 12.2023
Associate
Home Goods
05.2023 - 08.2023
Office Assistant
A to Z Heating & Cooling
12.2022 - 01.2023
Associate
Vera Bradley
07.2021 - 08.2022
Barista
Daylight Donuts
08.2020 - 06.2021
News & Sports Media -
Kansas State University
High School -
Basehor-Linwood High School