Kobe Arriaga
San Marcos,TX
Summary
Dedicated and passionate individual with excellent communication, skills in AP Style writing and photojournalism. Demonstrated expertise in web and print media with over 50 published sports articles and visuals. Possessing 2 years of valuable experience in a newsroom, as well as 1 year of customer service experience. Polished skills as a photojournalist, coupled with proficiency in on-air broadcasting and play-by-play/color commentary. Committed to delivering high-quality work and consistently striving for excellence.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Multimedia Editor
The University Star
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Leader in section of a dozen photographers and videographers
- Overlook all aspects of multimedia for publication, including editing cutlines, images and designing photo gallery pages to include in weekly publication
- Organize and collaborate with other section editors to understand and deliver compelling visuals necessary for weekly publication
- Host section meetings and conduct trainings and workshops with reporters to polish and build a better multimedia section
Sports Reporter
The University Star
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Contributed to weekly publication with at least four stories a month
- Interviewed athletes and coaches to create compelling feature articles relating to sports
- Attend sporting events and post-game pressers for production of reporting game recaps each week
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism, concentration in sports photography/writing/commentating
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX12.2024
Associate's degree - fine arts and communication
Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, TX05.2022
Skills
- Skilled in Adobe Apps
- Experienced cutline writer
- Deadline driven
- Effective communicator
- Self-motivated
- Reliable
- Dedicated
- Ethical
Awards
- The University Star, 2023 Sports Reporter of the Year
- Society of Professional Journalists, 2023, Region 8 - Mark of Excellence Awards
Timeline
Multimedia Editor
The University Star
08.2023 - 12.2024
Sports Reporter
The University Star
08.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Journalism, concentration in sports photography/writing/commentating
Texas State University
Associate's degree - fine arts and communication
Northwest Vista College
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