Orlando Torres
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Highly organized and dependable professional skilled in efficiently managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Proven track record of achieving team goals and surpassing expectations. Demonstrates a strong commitment to assuming extra responsibilities to meet collective objectives.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Football Freelancer
The Dallas Morning News
08.2023 - Current
- Covered varsity games in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, gathering live play-by-play statistics for the Sports Day HS Live website and recapping games for weekly content, with assignments turned in within 40 minutes after the game.
Sports Reporter
The Shorthorn
01.2023 - Current
- Developed and pitched athletic content for The Shorthorn, contributing to weekly and local content for online and print.
- Collaborated with athletes, coaches, and team personnel to generate engaging stories and provide comprehensive coverage of live sporting events.
Crime Beat Reporter
The Shorthorn
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Crime Beat Reporter specializing in developing and pitching topical stories for The Shorthorn.
- Monitored breaking news around campus and UTA's police social channels. Collaborated with law enforcement and community members to gather information and develop compelling stories.
Education
Associate in Arts (AA) in Journalism - Communications
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX05.2022
Bachelor in Arts (BA) in Journalism - Journalism
University of Texas
Arlington, TXSkills
- Trending Topics, Live Coverage
Content Management and Creation
- Grammar, Proofreading and AP Style
- Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Timeline
High School Football Freelancer
The Dallas Morning News
08.2023 - Current
Sports Reporter
The Shorthorn
01.2023 - Current
Crime Beat Reporter
The Shorthorn
08.2022 - 08.2023
Associate in Arts (AA) in Journalism - Communications
San Antonio College
Bachelor in Arts (BA) in Journalism - Journalism
University of Texas
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