Mar Roches
Northbrook,IL
Summary
Story-driven journalist adept at developing news packages and investigating issues with empathy, tenacity and unwavering dedication. Enthusiastic about raising awareness of untold experiences in the local community. Highly effective at working a clear narrative. Proficient in research, writing scripts and delivery through visual/audio elements.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Breaking News Reporter
WUFT-TV
Gainesville, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Wrote and submitted weekly accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
- Captured and edited audio, video and photographs to provide multimedia content to enhance stories.
- Collaborated with a crew of 10 journalists and three producers to create well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
- Developed expertise in covering weekly beats, demonstrating versatility and adaptability as a reporter.
- Investigated important and sensitive community issues and put together well-received, unbiased reports.
- Covered breaking news events effectively, ensuring timely updates on deadline for audiences, while maintaining factual accuracy and journalistic integrity.
Infinity Hall Desk Assistant
University Of Florida Housing And Residence Life
Gainesville, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Greeted hundreds of residents and guests into the building with friendliness and professionalism.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Answered hourly incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Maintained accurate records with diligent data entry, ensuring information was up-to-date and easily accessible.
- Assisted two new desk assistants in their onboarding process providing orientation materials and tips guiding them through the hall's procedures systems.
Camera, Graphics and Audio Operator
WUFT-TV
Gainesville, FL
10.2022 - Current
- Balanced competing priorities in a fast-paced control room environment without compromising quality or attention to detail in operations.
- Delivered seamless audio, camera and graphic transitions during WUFT-TV's live show, First at Five, through precise cueing and attention to detail.
- Collaborated with the production team ensuring seamless integration of audio, camera and graphic elements into multimedia projects.
- Mentored six junior operators, sharing industry knowledge and fostering professional growth within the team.
- Set up microphones, special intercom circuits, audio lines, monitors and speakers to satisfy smooth communication in production needs for live programming.
- Collaborated with directors to capture their vision in different camera shots, resulting in successful live productions.
Religious Education Teacher and Assistant
St. Norbert Parish
Northbrook, IL
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Engaged students by encouraging participation in class and sharing thoughts on subjects under discussion
- Conducted educational and engaging lectures centered on such topics as ethics, Catholicism and contemporary moral issues
- Quickly learned new skills to deal with problematic students and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity in-class.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.2026
Skills
- Multimedia journalism
- Bilingual: Spanish and English
- Adobe Creative Suite proficient
- Conducting interviews
- News AP Style writing
- Fact-checking
- Relationship building
- Story pitching
- DSLR and JVC camera operation
- Audio board operation
- Anchoring experience
- Visual element development
Timeline
Breaking News Reporter
WUFT-TV
01.2024 - Current
Infinity Hall Desk Assistant
University Of Florida Housing And Residence Life
08.2023 - Current
Camera, Graphics and Audio Operator
WUFT-TV
10.2022 - Current
Religious Education Teacher and Assistant
St. Norbert Parish
08.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
University of Florida