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Manny Valladares

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Award-winning journalist and media professional with proven track record in executing high-quality projects. Skilled in managing production timelines, coordinating with diverse teams, and ensuring seamless workflow to meet objectives.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Producer

LAist (formerly KPCC)
01.2021 - Current
  • Pitching story ideas, and producing segments for AirTalk's live broadcast.
  • Use best practices when researching policy experts, as all as other guests, who we plan to have on the program.
  • Line produce the program when assigned.
  • Assist in the production of AirTalk or Filmweek-related live events.
  • Script and write promos for hosts (when asked)
  • Find ways to elevate the broadcast, such as compiling relevant clips or music, that can be included for a given segment.
  • Screening live listener calls for relevant comments or questions.

AirTalk and FilmWeek Apprentice

LAist (formerly KPCC)
09.2020 - 09.2021
  • Compiling relevant prep for our host. This includes up-to-date news stories, and useful background.
  • Compiling each week's movie releases for FilmWeek production staff and on-air talent.
  • Build our show's web page, each day, to include each of our daily episodes. As well as update its contents whenever necessary.
  • Edit the live broadcast's archived audio, making sure it's suitable for podcast listeners. Uploading the audio to a podcast hosting platform.
  • Assisting with any additional clerical work that was required.
  • Pitching stories, assisting producers with developing live segment ideas.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Long Beach State
Long Beach, CA
05-2020

Communications

Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
05-2018

Skills

  • Audio editing (Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, Audacity, Descript)
  • Exceptional communication
  • Team-oriented
  • Multimedia production
  • Pre-production planning
  • Scripting writing
  • Ability to work under pressure

Awards

  • 2024 Golden Mike Awards, Finalist for Best Entertainment Reporting
  • 2024 Golden Mike Awards, Finalist for Best Long Form Program
  • 2021 College Media Association, First Place for Best Podcast
  • 2021 Youth Journalism International, First Place for Best News Story
  • 2021 Press Club, Nominee for Best Student Radio/Podcast reporting

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Associate Producer

LAist (formerly KPCC)
01.2021 - Current

AirTalk and FilmWeek Apprentice

LAist (formerly KPCC)
09.2020 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Long Beach State

Communications

Cerritos College

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