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Jacqueline Alvarez

Fresno,CA

Summary

Experienced news reporter with a background in radio, broadcast journalism, meteorology, and documentaries. Skilled in conducting in-depth research, interviewing sources, and writing compelling news articles. Proficient in various media platforms and adept at delivering accurate and engaging news content to a wide audience. An ambitious news anchor with extensive knowledge of video editing and excellent on-camera skills. Experience with both teleprompter use and ad-libbing for dynamic story reporting. Committed to bringing audiences accurate and interesting breaking news. Attentive to the news at regional, national, and international levels. Experienced in crafting well-written positions and coverage. Cultivates audience interest with engaging style by focusing on telling the truth about underserved communities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Multimedia Journalist

Independent
Fresno, CA
08.2020 - Current
  • Recorded video clips, organized raw media, and edited footage
  • Utilized understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.
  • Interviewed sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories
  • Performed extensive research to back up stories.
  • Photographed or videotaped news events to provide visual coverage
  • Gathered information about events through research, interviews and attendance at political, news and sports functions
  • Determined story's emphasis, length and format to organize material accordingly

Central Valley Reporter

Radio Bilingue
FRESNO, CA
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Emphasis on radio reporting and storytelling
  • Providing accurate, newsworthy information to community and national based listeners
  • Making local connections to important organizations and people
  • Spanish on-air reporting
  • Editing radio stories with Adobe Audition
  • Internationally widespread local stories

California Local News Fellowship Reporter/Fellow

UC Berkeley School of Journalism
Berkeley, CA
05.2023 - 01.2024
  • 1 of 40 fellows chosen for the first UC Berkeley California Local News Fellowship
  • Attended press conferences, briefings and other events to stay current on newsworthy topics throughout California
  • Emphasized local journalism stories
  • Connected with journalists state-wide to strengthen reporting

Respite Care Worker

Avanna Healthcare
FRESNO, CA
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Ensured a safe environment while providing supervision of respite participants at all times.
  • Provided assistance to families with special needs children and adults in their homes.
  • Assisted with meal preparation, grocery shopping, laundry services and light housekeeping duties for families

Teaching Fellow

California Teaching Fellows
FRESNO, CA
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Assisted in the development of language training materials for non-native Spanish speakers.
  • Developed strategies to help students learn Spanish quickly and effectively

Freight Team Associate

Home Depot
FRESNO, CA
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Regularly monitored store shelves to ensure product availability, restocking and rotating merchandise as needed.
  • Organized displays according to company standards and specifications.
  • Monitored stock levels and reordered items as needed to maintain optimal inventory levels.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA
12-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

California State University- Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Skills

  • Script Writing
  • Bilingual-Spanish reporter
  • Investigative
  • Gains the trust from the public
  • Video Storytelling
  • News Writing
  • AP Style Expert
  • Live Reporting
  • Investigative Journalism
  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Video Editing
  • Social Media Management
  • Proficient in Adobe Audition
  • Proficient in Premiere Pro
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Interviewing and Research
  • Audience Engagement
  • Source Building
  • Story pitching
  • Investigative Research
  • Knowledge of Local News Topics

Accomplishments

  • The Big Tell Documentary Showcase 2024; Expected to premiere April 2024
  • Documentary airing on Valley PBS in late April
  • Panel presentation in person at the UNESCO World Press Freedom Day Conference in Santiago, Chile
  • Radioo Television Digital News Association(RTDNA) Member and Secretary of the Club at Fresno State
  • Awarded Solutions Journalism Grant, Solutions Journalism Network

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited

Timeline

Central Valley Reporter

Radio Bilingue
09.2023 - 01.2024

California Local News Fellowship Reporter/Fellow

UC Berkeley School of Journalism
05.2023 - 01.2024

Respite Care Worker

Avanna Healthcare
05.2022 - 08.2023

Teaching Fellow

California Teaching Fellows
08.2021 - 02.2022

Freight Team Associate

Home Depot
01.2021 - 05.2021

Multimedia Journalist

Independent
08.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

California State University - Fresno

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

California State University- Sacramento
Jacqueline Alvarez