L​OURDES​ V​ÁZQUEZ

972-971-2984 | ​lourdesgsvazquez@gmail.com
www.LourdesVNews.com

B​ILINGUAL​ M​ULTIMEDIA​ J​OURNALIST

Journalist and Communications Professional with experience utilizing social media to promote and
engage the audience. Background includes assignments in newspaper, television, and non-profit
organizations.

● Bilingual (Spanish/English) ● Nexis

● SEO ● Sony PD150
● WordPress ● Certification Training for Open
● INews Records and Open Meetings
● Anvato ● Final Cut
● Adobe Premiere ● Brightspot
● TEGNA One ● ENPS
● Sony XDCam ● Social News Desk
● PACER

P​ROFESSIONAL​ E​XPERIENCE

WFAA 8 ABC,​ Dallas, Texas

Content Editor ​2019
A fast-paced hybrid position where I am an assignment desk editor and digital content producer.
Monitor police, fire department scanners and social media for potential stories.
Research, create and publish original content through Content Management Systems.
Identify stories for reporters or investigative teams.

U​NIVISION​ 23​, Dallas, Texas

Digital Content Producer ​2018-2019
Produce local digital exclusive content. Send push application notifications according to the local
strategy. Monitor social media platforms to pitch stories and engage the community. Monitor the
metrics and refine newsroom strategy according to the web and social numbers.
● Live Streamed breaking news events and severe weather as well as app alerts.
● Trained supervisor in brightspot, social media and live streaming newscasts.
● Initiated launch of Univision 23 DFW application as a team of one.
● Provide digital support to meteorologists during severe weather.

I​NDEPENDENT​ C​ONTRACTOR​, Dallas, Texas

Freelance Reporter 2018

Provided event coverage for Al Dia Dallas and Irving Rambler. Write stories on deadline from
entertainment to community events. Ensure promotion of stories via social media.
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C​OX​ M​EDIA​ G​ROUP​ / M​UNDO​ H​ISPANICO​, Dallas, Texas

Correspondent / VJ 2016 - 2018

Pitched stories with a hyperlocal angle but with the potential to become a national story. Produced, shot
and edited video packages. Live shots via Facebook.

● Recognized by Cox Media Group as ‘Reporter of the Quarter’ for extensive news coverage in one
month of the tornado in Canton, multiple public shootings, breaking news stories and complying
with day to day deadlines.
● Wrote an exclusive story during Hurricane Harvey of evacuated adults and children forced to
undergo fingerprinting during SB4 implementation.

U​PLIFT​ E​DUCATION​, Dallas, Texas

Parent Communications Coordinator 2015 - 2016

Generated original content to engage and educate parents. Provided translation for Town Halls with the
CEO. Produced videos in English and Spanish. Oversaw social media accounts for Uplift and all our
schools.

● Produced a monthly district-wide newsletter for parents.

● Produced a monthly Spanish and English language video recap of events in the district.

A​L​ D​ÍA​ (DMN)​, Dallas, Texas

Reporter 2013 - 2015

Freelance Reporter 2009 - 2013

Pitched story ideas with a focus on key issues affecting the Latino community. Provided stories in
Spanish as well as English for The Dallas Morning News, Al Dia's sister paper. Utilized multimedia skills to
shoot, edit and create videos for various platforms. Attended community events on behalf of the paper.

● Earned Texas APME awards for Excellence in Journalism; Honorable Mention in Spanish news 2014.
● Earned Texas APME awards for Excellence in Journalism; third place in News category
● Provided extensive coverage during the Ebola outbreak.

V​ICTORIA​ A​DVOCATE​, Victoria, Texas

Reporter 2009 - 2010

Wrote breaking news stories on deadline while multitasking as the diversity beat reporter and ranging
reporter for Goliad County. Provided multimedia for articles where I shot, edited and video.

● Wrote and developed an extensive three-piece story on a delinquent landlord.

E​DUCATION

Master’s in Journalism, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, 2014

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Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, 2009
Concentration: News Writing and Reporting

M​EMBERSHIPS

National Association of Hispanic Journalists

Hispanic Communicators DFW, Dallas Chapter
Co-founded the NAHJ Columbia College, Chicago Chapter, 2006