Kevin Burgos

• Monitored police and fire radio communications to obtain rapidly developing information on active incidents.
• Utilized social media tools to promote news stories and increase audience engagement.
• Established credibility as a news reporter by cultivating strong relationships with sources and maintaining ethical journalism standards.
• Analyzed trends in local news coverage to identify gaps and opportunities for reporting.
• Cultivated long-term relationships with individuals in public relations field, such as PIOs, through exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Instagram: @ucbreakingnews

• Self-employed; initiated company independently, growing platforms on Instagram, X, and Facebook to over 20K+ consecutive followers in less than a year.
• Analyzed audience feedback to refine programming strategies and enhance overall viewer satisfaction.
• Coordinated live event coverage, enabling timely reporting on breaking news stories as they unfolded.
• Boosted social media presence by focusing on shareable content and interactive features that drove viewer engagement.
• Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.