Victoria Maranan
EMMY Award-Winning Storyteller/ Communications And Media Specialist
Austin,TX
Summary
Dedicated, EMMY award-winning, quick study media professional seeking to make a change from on-camera to working with the media in the private, non-profit or government sector. A desire to learn, develop and further marketing and social media skills in conjunction to the 10+ years of public relations and media experience.
Overview
3
3
Languages
4
4
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
News Anchor and Reporter
Spectrum News 1 Texas
Austin, TX
12.2013 - 12.2020
- I developed relevant and current content on short deadlines.
- Performed extensive market research, community outreach and the establishment of relationships with locals and organizations.
- Coordinated interview logistics for multiple stories at a time.
- Prepared and curated questions that provoke thoughtful answers and responses from interviewees.
- Conducted live and taped interviews with guests on specific topics.
- Researched and produced daily news reports.
- Developed a social media strategy for each story, utilizing Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to drive web traffic and connect directly with the public.
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging and fact-checked stories.
- Partnered with media executives to produce compelling stories.
- Responded to emergencies and breaking news stories with strong sense of urgency, at any hour.
- Helped shape narrative on key issues through effective storytelling and knowledge of public opinion.
- Delivered live reports from site of event and from mobile broadcast unit.
- Managed all aspects of content production for digital properties.
- Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.
- Followed through on beat sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories.
- Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
- Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
- Applied understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.
- Pursued and developed stories independently and for assignment, covering range of topics.
- Provided on-air commentary for local radio and television stations.
- Performed research and checked all facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for multiple platforms, including Internet and digital channels.
- Utilized Dalet and Final Cut to produce professional pieces.
- Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.
News Reporter and Fill-in Anchor
KXII-TV CBS News 12
Sherman, TX
11.2010 - 12.2013
- Generated, produced and delivered high profile special reports and communicated in community events behalf of station.
- Developed original stories and curated content from national news organizations to provide wide variety of coverage.
- Uploaded breaking news and updates to organization's social media and website accounts.
- Identified and secured multiple information sources for each story to provide accurate, credible news coverage.
- Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for television.
- Presented news by researching, developing and covering field news events.
- Introduced content regarding local news, sports and weather in accordance with program outline.
- Developed news content for online publication, authoring over 1,000 articles in three years.
- Cultivated long-term relationships with individuals in public relations field through exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Managed social media accounts for the local news organization, including planning, drafting and publishing content across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
- Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
- Produced coverage via live broadcast, social media, and video streaming to reach approximately 112,000 viewers.
- Provided field reporting during major events to gather and share reactions from individuals directly impacted.
- Conceptualized, pitched, assigned and monitored stories from origination to publication.
- Trained three junior staff members on compelling breaking news stories, style guidelines and organization procedures.
- Collaborated with producers and management to develop newscasts, promotions and teases.
- Received news tips and delivered breaking stories live on air to keep local audiences informed of significant events.
- Developed and presented content representing station and brand image to increase audience size.
- Interviewed individuals from all walks of life and all cultures for breaking news stories.
- Managed all aspects of content production for digital properties.
- Researched and produced daily news reports.
- Transcribed interviews for news stories and wrote scripts for TV broadcasting based on interviews.
- Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events and topics of interest to quickly assign coverage to staff.
- Delivered unscripted breaking news and special event coverage to community.
Production Assistant
KTVT-TV CBS 11/KTXA 21
Fort Worth, TX
08.2009 - 11.2010
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
- Reviewed activities for production team to complete tasks on time.
- Conferred with managers, sales teams and engineering personnel to revise plans and achieve demanding targets.
- Maintained maximum organization and productivity by properly sorting project components on work tables.
- Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed non-conformance issues with management.
- Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
- Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
- Communicated with other crew members via IFB.
- Assisted director with planning and completing film shots and B roll footage.
- Wrote scripts and shot sheets and edited content for live and taped newscasts.
- Stayed alert, active and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX 08.2006 - 05.2010
Skills
Researching and gathering information
Editing written and filmed materials
Personal interviews
Article writing proficiency
Information analysis
Building professional relationships
Excellent communication abilities
Breaking news expertise
Reporting news
Utilizing social media
Media operations knowledge
Story development
Investigations expertise
Public opinion understanding
Customer service
Additional Information
- EMMY Award Winner 2020 - National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences,Lone Star Chapter
- EMMY Nominee 2018 and 2020 - National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Lone Star Chapter
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
News Anchor and Reporter
Spectrum News 1 Texas
12.2013 - 12.2020
News Reporter and Fill-in Anchor
KXII-TV CBS News 12
11.2010 - 12.2013
Production Assistant
KTVT-TV CBS 11/KTXA 21
08.2009 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism
Texas Christian University
08.2006 - 05.2010