Jessica Garate
KRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE,NM
27
years of professional experience
Award-winning journalist highly experienced in crisis communications, media strategy, public messaging, investigative research, interviewing, writing, public speaking, and translating complicated legal and policy matters into clear, accurate information for the public.
Work History
Journalist/Evening Anchor
22 Years 3 Months- Spent 22 years covering New Mexico, developing extensive knowledge of the state’s government institutions, political landscape, communities, challenges, and public policy.
- Manage communications during rapidly developing and high-pressure situations, and producing accurate messaging within minutes.
- Lead and mentor our team of journalists, and provide guidance on interviewing, writing, storytelling, sourcing, ethics, accuracy, and coverage strategy.
- Write and edit broadcast stories, investigative pieces, digital content, social media messaging, promotional materials, special reports, and long-form projects.
- Investigated cases involving children in state custody, child abuse and neglect, agency decision-making, child fatalities, and systemic shortcomings within New Mexico’s child welfare system.
- Conducted extensive reporting on crime, courts, law enforcement, and the criminal justice system, including major criminal investigations and public corruption.
- Regularly analyze complex laws, court filings, lawsuits, government records, audits, legislation, and public records, translating complicated information into clear reporting.
- Moderate political debates and forums and conduct high-level interviews requiring extensive preparation and subject-matter knowledge.
Journalist/Weekend Anchor
22 Years 4 MonthsJournalist/Morning Anchor
2 YearsEducation
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Skills
Writing and editing
Deadline management
Team leadership and mentorship
Interviewing
Breaking news coverage
Public speaking
Fact-checking proficiency
Editorial judgment
Investigative reporting
Content creation
Awards
- National Academy of Television Arts and Sciencs Silver Circle Inductee, recognizing significant contributions to the television industry
- Multiple Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards, including for investigative coverage of the Albuquerque Police Department DWI scandal and coverage of the murder of University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard.
- New Mexico Broadcasters Association Awards, including Best News Story
- Albuquerque Business First, Woman of Influence
- Multiple anchoring and reporting awards from the Texas and Wyoming Broadcasting Associations
Timeline
Journalist/Evening Anchor
KRQE News 13
05.2004 - CurrentRead More
Journalist/Morning Anchor
KWES-TV
05.2002 - 05.2004Read More
Journalist/Weekend Anchor
KTWO-TV
01.2000 - 05.2022Read More
University of Wyoming
Bachelor of Arts from Broadcast Journalism
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