Mariza Mendoza
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Former television news reporter and anchor. Veteran on-camera personality accomplished in embracing writing deadlines, research and due diligence, organization, editing written materials. Excellent oral and written communication.
Award-winning professional proudly promoting many years in the news industry. A well-rounded News Reporter known for landing tough interviews and developing terrific stories that garner public interest.
Professional news anchor with several years of experience in a broadcasting role. Successful at finding and reporting on dynamic stories and fact-checking quickly and accurately. Committed to incorporating editorial feedback and increasing ratings.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
News Reporter/ Fill-In Anchor
News 4 San Antonio/Fox San Antonio KABB -TV
San Antonio, Texas
12.2021 - 12.2024
- Updated social media accounts with breaking news.
- Arranged interviews with witnesses and bystanders, providing first-hand accounts of stories.
- Edited video footage for broadcast on television and online platforms.
- Reviewed and evaluated notes taken about news events to isolate pertinent facts and details.
- Researched various topics to develop insightful and fact-based news stories.
- Researched topics, conducted interviews, and produced accurate reports.
- Revised work to meet editorial approval or fit time or space requirements.
- Attended press conferences and interviewed key figures in order to obtain information for stories.
- Fact-checked all information to ensure the accuracy and reliability of reports.
News Reporter/ Fill- In Anchor
KSAT 12
San Antonio, USA
04.2012 - 09.2015
- Prepared daily live reports for news broadcasts
- Wrote daily online news stories for KSAT 12 website
- Made daily posts to social media platforms
- Fill in for desk anchors on a regular basis; pre-tape field reports when necessary
News Reporter/ Fill-In Anchor
KPRC-TV
Houston, USA
08.2006 - 11.2011
- Participate in daily pitch sessions, prepare and deliver live reports for broadcasts
- Made daily posts to social media platforms
- Emceed several local events and chaired multiple fundraisers for community organizations
News Reporter / Fill- In Anchor
WSYX-TV
Columbus, USA
04.2001 - 08.2005
- Daily live reports on assigned local news stories
- Provided commentary during special sports coverage of Buckeye Football games, interviewed athletes and coaches pre and post game
- Researched and developed long format news stories
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
DePaul University
Chicago, IL05.1997
Skills
- Journalism
- Newswriting
- Deadline management
- Breaking news coverage
- Audience engagement
- News anchoring
- Source interviewing
- Conducting interviews
Awards
Emmy nominated tv journalist
Timeline
News Reporter/ Fill-In Anchor
News 4 San Antonio/Fox San Antonio KABB -TV
12.2021 - 12.2024
News Reporter/ Fill- In Anchor
KSAT 12
04.2012 - 09.2015
News Reporter/ Fill-In Anchor
KPRC-TV
08.2006 - 11.2011
News Reporter / Fill- In Anchor
WSYX-TV
04.2001 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
DePaul University