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Wendy Fry

Chula Vista,United States

Summary

Tenacious reporter with a passion for data-driven journalism and excellent analytical skills. An engaging storyteller with a track record of telling change-invoking stories. Proven to thrive in deadline-driven environments.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Reporter

CalMatters
10.2022 - Current
  • Developed sources in Tecate, Mexico to develop investigative story about CA oversight of toxic waste.
  • Conducted background research on people involved in recycling company in Mexico.
  • Extremely proficient with legal resources such as CourtLink, PACER and local court systems.
  • Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
  • Built strong relationships with sources, especially immigration sources, to gain access to exclusive information.
  • Utilized social media to promote stories and build audience.
  • Started a newsletter focused on inequality and grew it to around 10,000 subscribers.

SENIOR REPORTER

SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE
01.2019 - 10.2022
  • Reporting and writing high quality news stories with emphasis on refined story-telling that served border community.
  • Created articles on wide range of topics such as foreign relations with Mexico; public safety and politics in Baja California.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with useful sources.
  • Developed strong understanding of access to public records and public agencies in Mexico.
  • Conducted live and taped interviews in English and Spanish to obtain information; have given interviews in fluent Spanish to Univision, Telvisa and Telemundo to promote work.
  • 2020 Emmy award for “Missing in Mexico” mini-documentary, and California Newspaper and Publisher’s Association second and third place awards for in-depth reporting from Mexico in 2020.
  • Researched and produced daily news reports.
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked weekly stories.

REPORTER

NBC SAN DIEGO
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Provided daily news stories and quick-turn investigations that regularly broke news for entire market; analyzed data for enterprise stories and long-term investigations; used advanced data skills such as Access, Excel, SQL and scraping.
  • Demonstrated versatility and leadership working in numerous roles in newsroom, including Assignment Editor, investigative producer, writer, web producer and on-air live TV reporter.
  • Developed strong broadcast journalism skills, including story-telling with audio and video and an on-air presence. Did 3-5 live hits per day, which demanded a strong ability to juggle multiple demands and meet many responsibilities while remaining calm.
  • Developed strong understanding of government documents, agencies and processes at federal and local levels.

MANAGER

CLAIM JUMPER RESTAURANTS
01.2000 - 01.2005
  • Oversaw staff of 15 direct reports; wrote budgets, employee schedules, hired and trained staff in English and Spanish; communicated with vendors and resolved customer service issues.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
05.2009

Skills

  • Broadcast journalism
  • Public Records Access
  • Narrative Filming and Documentary Production
  • Strong Relationships with Immigration Sources
  • On-scene Live Reporting
  • Investigative journalism
  • Breaking News Coverage
  • Spanish-language fluency

Languages

Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Reporter

CalMatters
10.2022 - Current

SENIOR REPORTER

SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE
01.2019 - 10.2022

REPORTER

NBC SAN DIEGO
01.2012 - 01.2018

MANAGER

CLAIM JUMPER RESTAURANTS
01.2000 - 01.2005

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

San Diego State University

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