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Ricardo Tovar

Marina,CA

Summary

Multifaceted Digital Content Manager with 2 years of experience writing, editing and researching broad range of content. Knowledgeable in online content design, project coordination and configuration management. Recognized for mentoring staff in best practices of writing, grammar and style. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Digital Content Manager

KION News Channel 46
01.2022 - Current
  • Managed content distribution to online channels and social media platforms increasing web traffic on social media well past 100% of normal since starting.
  • Trained support staff in site implementation, updating and maintenance procedures.
  • Utilized SEO techniques to optimize website content, improve search engine rankings, and increase traffic.
  • Approved, reviewed and edited content flowing to website.
  • Maintained content marketing calendar to schedule creation and delivery deadlines.
  • Directed content of website by gathering information and integrating data from other departments.
  • Went to breaking news stories whenever there was no reporter available to gather video and interviews for TV and digital.

Assignment Editor

Action News Now
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Published content to website and social media accounts.
  • Assisted in finding stories, doing research and tracking story ideas in assignment desk computer with emphasis on key brand points.
  • Assembled daily news assignments for reporters and photographers.
  • Confirmed information about breaking news and dispatched crews with urgency.
  • Wrote and created content for various topics and mediums.
  • Researched topics to create accurate and engaging content.
  • Made calls to confirm breaking news stories during stressful, potentially life-threatening, situations.

News Reporter, Sports Reporter, Sports Editor

The Orion
12.2018 - 12.2019
  • Covered The Camp Fire the deadliest wildfire in California history.
  • Researched and produced daily news reports.
  • Delivered unscripted breaking news and special event coverage to community.
  • Crafted well-written news stories based on facts and edited content when time and space required it.
  • Interviewed individuals from all walks of life and all cultures for breaking news stories.
  • Worked with a team of sports reporters to cover weekly events and meet deadline for our school paper.
  • Went to various sporting events, even for sports I wasn't familiar with, to conduct interviews with players and coaches for digital and print.

Landscaper

Landscaping By Christian
01.2012 - 12.2017
  • Helped run my family's landscaping business to make sure they were well-positioned for the future.
  • That included managing workers and making sure clients were satisfied with their services.
  • Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
  • Cultivated and replanted trees and plants to maintain landscaping areas.
  • Installed lights, sprinklers and other outdoor features based on requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Print

Chico State
Chico
2019

Associate of Science -

College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
12.2017

High School Diploma -

Aragon High School
San Mateo
05.2012

Skills

  • Web Traffic
  • Breaking News
  • Analytics and SEO
  • Administering Social Media Accounts
  • Calendaring and Scheduling
  • Press Releases
  • Understanding of Content
  • Web Applications
  • Website Updates

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Digital Content Manager

KION News Channel 46
01.2022 - Current

Assignment Editor

Action News Now
01.2021 - 01.2022

News Reporter, Sports Reporter, Sports Editor

The Orion
12.2018 - 12.2019

Landscaper

Landscaping By Christian
01.2012 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Print

Chico State

Associate of Science -

College of San Mateo

High School Diploma -

Aragon High School

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