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Jacqueline Alvarez

Fresno,CA

Summary

Journalist with a background in radio reporting, broadcast journalism, documentary, producing and meteorology. Skilled in conducting in-depth research, interviewing sources, and creating compelling news stories. Proficient in various media platforms and adept at delivering accurate and engaging news content to a wide audience. An ambitious journalist with 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 news.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Producer

Fresno State Global Campus News Course
Fresno, California
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Assisted in the development of student-led international media production projects from concept to completion.
  • Sourced props and equipment needed for shoots
  • Provided guidance and feedback to student journalists regarding techniques to amplify connections in storytelling.
  • Communicated with international student producers and professors for all shows
  • All newscasts and productions were presented on UNESCO's International World Press Freedom Day, 2025.

Student Journalist

Fresno State Focus
Fresno, CA
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Produced several newscasts, as well as anchoring
  • Participated in weekly meetings with editors regarding upcoming story assignments.
  • Created content for social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
  • Developed ideas or material for newscasts by analyzing and interpreting news, current issues, or personal experiences.

Central Valley Reporter

Radio Bilingue
Fresno, CA
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Emphasis on radio reporting and storytelling
  • Providing accurate, newsworthy information to listeners
  • Making local connections to important organizations and people
  • Spanish reporting
  • Editing with Adobe Audition

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

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA
05.2025

MINOR - SPANISH

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Skills

  • Wrote and produced stories for local and international Broadcast Television
  • Skilled at field reporting, writing stories, public speaking, news research, interviewing and producing
  • Developed impactful and creative story ideas, and sought sources
  • Effective communication and time management
  • Ability to work with others while maintaining a professional work environment
  • Connecting with people to communicate efficiently
  • Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Effective use of social media platforms
  • AP style expert
  • Knowledge of local news topics

Certification

  • Certificate in Broadcast Meteorology
  • Biliterate in Spanish and English

Activities

  • Member, Radio Television Digital News Association, RTDNA(2 years)
  • Member, Youth Leadership Institute, The Know Youth Media News

Accomplishments

  • Finalist for the Big Tell Documentary Showcase by CMAC 2024
  • Wrote, produced, shot and edited Valley PBS Documentary, 'Skateboards in Prison'
  • UNESCO World Press Freedom Day Conference in Santiago, Chile: Attended and produced journalistic research for 'Safeguarding Press Freedom amidst journalistic unsafety: Perspectives from Academia'

Timeline

Student Producer

Fresno State Global Campus News Course
01.2025 - 05.2025

Student Journalist

Fresno State Focus
08.2024 - 12.2024

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

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

California State University - Fresno

MINOR - SPANISH

California State University-Fresno

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