Sofía Montserrat Cantú Sauceda
Overview
2
2
Languages
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
SPANISH EDITOR/REPORTER
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
07.2025 - 05.2026
- Dedicated 19 hours per week as Spanish reporter, writer, and editor for The Rider newspaper, contributing to weekly layout of Spanish page for print copies.
- Converted English articles into Spanish to engage a wider audience.
- Developed a dedicated section in print and online to spotlight RGV business owners, organizations, and artists.
- Conducted on-scene interviews with students, local community members, and faculty to gather relevant stories.
PHOTOGRAPHER
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Photographed and filmed events for The Rider newspaper, capturing key moments and stories from student and local community gatherings.
- Produced a series of engaging social media videos for 'Living the Arts,' featuring student perspectives on arts and entertainment on campus.
- Captured high-quality images for university events and promotional materials.
- Collaborated with faculty to create compelling visual content for academic projects.
- Edited and retouched photos using industry-standard software for optimal presentation.
PROMOTIONAL ASSISTANT
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed social media accounts to boost event visibility and engage students more effectively.
- Designed and posted social media content focused on student community to increase engagement at The Recreation Center, contributing 19 hours per week.
- Created short-form videos for Instagram and Facebook for the student body.
- Assisted in creating and executing events, effectively representing UREC's voice within the campus community.
- Assisted with videography projects related to the department for various events.
- Supported event logistics, including setup, registration, and attendee coordination.
REPORTER
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Completed 19 hours per week as an English reporter and writer for The Rider newspaper
- Researched and wrote feature stories highlighting campus events and initiatives, engaging the community and fostering awareness.
- Developed story ideas reflecting current campus trends and issues, driving timely and relevant content for readers.
- Conducted on-scene interviews with students, faculty, and community members to capture diverse perspectives on relevant topics.
- Edited articles for clarity, grammar, and adherence to style guidelines.
Education
B.A. - Mass Communication Minors: Marketing and Business
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
Brownsville, Texas05-2026
Skills
- Bilingual reporting
- Written communication
- Oral communication
- Research
- Interview techniques
- Photojournalism
- Video storytelling
- Content creation
- Editing
- Social media management
- Video production
- Visual communication
- Critical thinking
- Visual communication
Student Organization And Volunteer Work
- International Business & Entrepreneurship Student Association, Director of Branding
- RGV Model United Nations, Director of Social Media
- American Marketing Association, Director of Professional Development
- UTRGV | Mentor Collective, Mentor
- Rotary International, Member and Volunteer
Awards And Skills
1st and 2nd place - Spanish Feature Writing, TIPA Convention, 2026,
Distinguished Scholar Scholarship, 2022-2026
Jack & Elizabeth Wiech Dean's Scholars Scholarship, Fall and Spring 2025
President's Honor List & Dean's Honor List
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
SPANISH EDITOR/REPORTER
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
07.2025 - 05.2026
PHOTOGRAPHER
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
01.2025 - 05.2025
PROMOTIONAL ASSISTANT
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
05.2024 - 12.2024
REPORTER
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
05.2023 - 05.2024
B.A. - Mass Communication Minors: Marketing and Business
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY