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Work History
Education
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Karina F. Garcia

Karina F. Garcia

Houston,TX

Summary

Professional news anchor, reporter and producer committed to finding accurate and dynamic journalism stories. Determined and flexible with experience working long hours to obtain breaking news. Offering strong journalistic integrity in all situations, looking for a position where I can grow and learn.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

News Anchor/Reporter/Producer/Host

KAVU-TV
Victoria, TX
08.2022 - Current
  • Drafted news headlines to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing.
  • Collaborated with producers and management to develop newscasts, promotions and teases.
  • Booked, produced and hosted weekend show, Community Crossroads.
  • Reported live from various locations locally.
  • Delivered breaking news updates on air when needed.
  • Conducted on-air interviews with people involved in current events
  • Filmed, produced and edited packages.

News Anchor/Reporter

Island Waves
Corpus Christi, United States
03.2019 - 05.2022
  • Adapted to irregular work schedules and hard deadlines.
  • Interviewed individuals from all walks of life and all cultures for breaking news stories.
  • Presented news by researching, developing and covering field news events.

English as a Second/Foreign Language Instructor

Texas A&m University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, United States
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Created lesson plans based on course objectives.
  • Educated students in the basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Studies/Digital Journalism

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
05.2022

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

  • TV Announcing Award: Texas Intercollegiate Press (TIPA) | March 2022
  • 2nd Place Overall Best Newspaper Previously Published Contest Award | Division 3: Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA) | March 2021
  • 3rd Place Feature Story Award | Division 3: Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA) | March 2020

Affiliations

Islander Alumni Association | Present

Island Waves Newsroom | March 2019-2022

Texas Intercollegiate Press Association | March 2020-2022

Islander Ambassador Program | August - Dec 2018

Additional Information

Certifications:

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Certification (TESOL)

Timeline

News Anchor/Reporter/Producer/Host

KAVU-TV
08.2022 - Current

English as a Second/Foreign Language Instructor

Texas A&m University-Corpus Christi
01.2022 - 05.2022

News Anchor/Reporter

Island Waves
03.2019 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - English Studies/Digital Journalism

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

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