Mia Valdez
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Creative and results-driven Digital Content Producer with 5 years of experience in content creation, social media strategy and multimedia production. Offers talent for developing leads, passion for storytelling and capacity to handle technical editing.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Content Producer, Production Assistant
KIII-TV 3NEWS
Corpus Christi, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Manage publishing schedules and content strategy for 3 social media accounts to increase engagement
- Write and copy edit news stories in AP style, ensuring timely, accurate and competitive coverage
- Source and produce video content for Instagram Reels, Facebook and YouTube Shorts
- Analyze website traffic and social media analytics to improve content strategy
Substitute & Co-Teacher, K-12
KIPP, IDEA Public Schools
Austin, TX
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained a disciplined, organized classroom for 20-30 students each day
- Provided instructional support and followed lesson plans in the absence of regular teachers
- Managed classroom behavior issues and assisted admins with post-COVID education guidelines amid teacher shortage
Assignment Desk Editor, Segment Producer
Spectrum Networks
San Antonio, TX
09.2019 - 10.2022
- Booked guest for news and entertainment segments
- Communicated with and developed relationships with agencies and sources across Texas in conjunction with statewide growth of coverage
- Arranged studio time at remote locations as needed to film segments away from the main studio set
Writing Consultant, Social Media Developer
University of Houston Writing Center
Houston, TX
08.2016 - 12.2018
- Improved student success outcomes by providing feedback on writing assignments, scholarship essays and program applications
- Developed social media content for the Writing Center, increasing connection with students across campus
- Worked with students on semester-long projects to develop Senior Thesis materials for Engineering, Construction and Architecture programs
Assistant Opinion Editor, Staff Writer
The Daily Cougar, Cooglife Magazine
Houston, TX
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Researched and wrote on topics impacting student life and culture
- Managed a team of writers, approved pitches and copy edited stories
- Assisted the design of the Opinion section of our weekly physical publication
Sports Intern/Assistant
KZTV Action 10 News
Corpus Christi, TX
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Conducted interviews with coaches, players and other personnel associated with sporting events
- Interviewed players and coaches to provide fans with team insights
- Wrote articles for newspapers, magazines and websites about sports topics
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English, Political Science
University of Houston
Houston, TX12-2018
Additional Information
- Recipient of $5,000 Mellon Summer Research Scholarship; Jan 2018
- Independent Research Topic: Racial Ambiguity in 19th Century Texas; August 2018 - December 2018
- Vice President of the Black Scholars Collective; Fall 2018
- Director, Writer, Actor- University of Houston College Club Theater; August 2015- December 2018
Timeline
Digital Content Producer, Production Assistant
KIII-TV 3NEWS
08.2023 - Current
Substitute & Co-Teacher, K-12
KIPP, IDEA Public Schools
10.2022 - 05.2023
Assignment Desk Editor, Segment Producer
Spectrum Networks
09.2019 - 10.2022
Assistant Opinion Editor, Staff Writer
The Daily Cougar, Cooglife Magazine
01.2017 - 01.2018
Writing Consultant, Social Media Developer
University of Houston Writing Center
08.2016 - 12.2018
Sports Intern/Assistant
KZTV Action 10 News
05.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English, Political Science
University of Houston