Colton Salaz
Broadcast Journalist & Reporter
News Writer
Las Vegas, NV
E-mail: salaznews@gmail.com
Phone: 702-497-8518
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Objective
To secure a position with a well established organization with a stable environment that will lead to a lasting relationship in the field of communication..
Written Spanish
Skills
INEWS
OASIS, BITCENTRAL
CNN NEWSOURCE
ABCNEWSONE
PHOTOSHOP
AP WIRES
REGIONAL WIRES
CNN WIRES
SCANNER, WATCH COMMANDER CORRESPONDENCE
Work experience
Weekend News Producer/Associate Producer (M-W)
KTNV-GMLV
Oct. 2016 - May. 2017
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Operate INEWS, ABC Newsone, Ingest new video into Media Encoder in Bitcentral
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Stack newscast, and write all stories.
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Produce weekend newscasts which include Sat-Sun 5 a.m., 6 a.m. & 8 a.m.
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Write Ticker for local newscast, and local news to the Good Morning America/Ticker Crawl.
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Work with Anchor on editing scripts.
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Work with production team on executing newscast.
AP-ENPS
OASIS, BITCENTRAL
CNN NEWSOURCE
PHOTOSHOP
AP WIRES
REGIONAL WIRES
CNN WIRES
Producer of San Diego People/Sr. News Writer
KUSI-TV
Oct. 2015 - Sept. 2016
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Operate AP ENPS, Audio (Bitcentral) or Camera for our (Morning, Evening, Weekend) newscast
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Prep for newscasts
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Write Assigned news stories
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Train new writers as they are hired
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Studio and set preparation
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Assist anchors in preparing packages and stories.
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Produce 11pm Broadcast, Produce recorded segment entitled "San Diego People"
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Other duties as assigned
News Copy Editor & Associate Radio Producer
2009 -2011
KPBS TV
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Responsible for conducting the “Reading for the Blind” program onKPBS.
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Editing news stories, and producing them to the project manager.
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Anchor when needed for radiocast.
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Execute deadlines efficiently.
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Producing a radio newscast rundown.
AP-ENPS
OASIS, BITCENTRAL
Social Media Producer
Graphic Design Website
Post, Share, RT from SM Accts.
AP WIRES
REGIONAL WIRES
CNN WIRES
Education
Southern New Hampshire University
2015 - present
Currently Enrolled: Bachelor of Science in Communication, Public Relations Cert.
San Diego State University
2009 - 2011
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Emphasis on Broadcast Journalism
Grossmont Community College
2007 - 2009
Degree:
Associate of Arts, Communication
Transfered to SDSU
Skills/Qualifications
Skills/Qualifications
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Advanced usage and knowledge of all major Social Media Sites
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Write intriguing, compelling and attractive content for Social Media
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Associated Press accredited for writing & utilizing AP STYLEBOOK
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Skilled in generating potential consumers to company via SEO/PPC
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Time management & detail oriented
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Ability to receive constructive criticism and ask for help when need-be
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Excellent writer; majority of written tasks do not need grammar, syntax or spelling correction.
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Proficient in Microsoft Programs: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Sway, OneNote, OfficeLens, Groups & OneDrive
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Proficient in Graphic Design Software: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat
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Knowledge of Video Editing using: Final Cut Pro
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Member of the Society of Professional Journalists