PAULA R. ROSADO
Journalist/ News Producer
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic Award Winning Senior Journalist looking for opportunities to share my knowledge and passion for Journalism and all my years as a reporter.
Investigative reporting is my forte and my mission has been to give a voice to the underserved.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Television News Producer
Telemundo Network
06.2023 - 10.2025
- Developed and executed news segments, ensuring timely delivery of accurate information.
- Collaborated with reporters to create compelling storylines that engage viewers.
- Oversaw production schedules, coordinating with technical teams for seamless broadcast operations.
- Mentored junior producers, fostering their professional growth and enhancing team performance.
- Implemented new editorial processes, improving content quality and operational efficiency.
- Managed tight deadlines and ensured timely delivery of accurate news content in a fast-paced environment.
TV NEWS REPORTER/PRODUCER
TELEVISA/UNIVISION NETWORK
11.1993 - 02.2023
- Cover all aspects of daily news for a national and international audience.
- Directly reporting for the show Primer Impacto hour 5:00 pm edition.
- As a senior reporter, I find, produce, and write my investigative segments covering various topics affecting all cities on the West Coast.
- Interviewed key figures to gather firsthand accounts for comprehensive news coverage.
- Enhanced live news coverage by providing real-time updates and analysis during significant events.
- Established credibility as a news reporter by cultivating strong relationships with sources and maintaining ethical journalism standards.
TV NEWS REPORTER
TELEMUNDO CH 52
01.1991 - 01.1992
- Local news reporter covering all aspects of the city of Los Angeles, and the U.S. border with Tijuana, Mexico.
- During the 1992 LA Riots, the main crew on-site during the first hours and continued coverage for six days.
UCLA JOHNSON COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER
01.1990 - 01.1991
- Write Produce my scripts, on-camera Talent: public health videos designed to inform underserved Latino audiences-these videos were designed to play At county Los Angeles public clinics to prevent cervical cancer.
SPORTS CHANNEL LOS ANGELES
01.1989 - 01.1990
- Assisting in creating marketing strategies to reach local cable audience.
N.I.W.S. News Information and Weekly Service
Lorimar Telepictures
01.1987 - 01.1989
- In charge of translating and adapting news and entertainment stories for weekly distribution in Latin America.
TELEONCE CHANNEL 11 NEWS
01.1986 - 01.1987
- Founder member of local news team under the management of Lorimar Telepictures.
- Coordinating news coverage and assistant to the News director.
Metro news reporter
EL NUEVO DIA / NEWSPAPER
01.1985 - 01.1987
- Metro news reporter for Puerto Rico's prime newspaper under the management of the Wall Street Journal.
Education
BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN ARTS - JOURNALISM, Puerto Rican Studies, Women Studies
RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
06.1985
CERTIFIED GRANT WRITER - undefined
CAL STATE DOMINGUEZ HILLS
12.2019
CERTIFICAT EN FRANCAISE - French Language
UNIVERSITE LAVAL
MONTREAL, QUEBEC06.1984
Skills
- Proficient in engaging Latino audiences
- Proficient understanding of Anglo audience dynamics
- Knowledge of West Coast culture
- Good storyteller
- Good listener
- Fully bilingual in English and Spanish
- Knowledge of the Latino population impacted by the justice system
- Multimedia production
- Print-broadcast journalism
- Strong verbal communication
- Effective communication abilities
- Knowledge sharing proficiency
Accomplishments
National Emmy Award winner - 2022
- Collaborated with team of Univision Investiga in the development of "La Oscura Luz del Mundo ".
- Multiple Golden Mike Radio and Television News Assoc.
- Recognition by the City of Los Angeles for 25 Years plus for community services and Journalism
- State of California Senate Certificate of Recognition- March 2022 by Connie M. Leyva Senator 20th District.
Relevant News Coverage
- Rodney King Beating/Trial of Police Officers/LA Riots, 1992-01-01, Street reporting all six days.
- Cesar Chavez Death, 1993-01-01, San Luis, Arizona
- The OJ Simpson Trial, 1994-01-01, Univision
- Northridge Earthquake, 1994-01-01, Producer
- Selena Quintanilla's Death, 1995-01-01, Texas, Los Angeles
- Heavens Gate Mass Suicide, 1997-01-01, San Diego
- Rampart Scandal, 1997-01-01, Los Angeles
- Oscar De La Hoya vs Tito Trinidad Fight, 1999-01-01, Las Vegas
- Wave of Immigration Rallies, 2000-01-01, 2005-01-01
- Michael Jackson Trial, 2005-01-01
- MacArthur Park Melee (May day) 2007-01-01
- Michael Jackson's Death, 2009-01-01
- Las Vegas Shooting Route 91 Massacre, 2017-01-01
- Black Lives Matters Protest @ Santa Monica Pier May 2020
Personal Information
Title: Senior Journalist, Single Mother of 3 children, head of household, Born in Puerto Rico and resident of Los Angeles California for the last
41 years.
-Special segment produce by Univision Network show Primer Impacto on my 28th years of professional career
as a TV Journalist and Senior News Producer
https://youtu.be/GR-EO1bPcdA?si=yh2A5YtxYbrZvLdf
-County Of Los Angeles Commendation During Woman History Month for 25 year of services as a Journalist.
Award presented bt Hilda Solis- Board Of Supervisors Chair 2019
Languages
French
Professional Working
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Television News Producer
Telemundo Network
06.2023 - 10.2025
TV NEWS REPORTER/PRODUCER
TELEVISA/UNIVISION NETWORK
11.1993 - 02.2023
TV NEWS REPORTER
TELEMUNDO CH 52
01.1991 - 01.1992
UCLA JOHNSON COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER
01.1990 - 01.1991
SPORTS CHANNEL LOS ANGELES
01.1989 - 01.1990
N.I.W.S. News Information and Weekly Service
Lorimar Telepictures
01.1987 - 01.1989
TELEONCE CHANNEL 11 NEWS
01.1986 - 01.1987
Metro news reporter
EL NUEVO DIA / NEWSPAPER
01.1985 - 01.1987
CERTIFIED GRANT WRITER - undefined
CAL STATE DOMINGUEZ HILLS
CERTIFICAT EN FRANCAISE - French Language
UNIVERSITE LAVAL
BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN ARTS - JOURNALISM, Puerto Rican Studies, Women Studies
RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY