REGINA GONZALEZ
CELL: (516) 305-0117
EMAIL: REGINAMARIEG@GMAIL.COM
EDUCATION
The University of Tampa - Tampa, Florida (Graduated Dec. 2017)
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Minor in Sport Management
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Graduated Cum Laude
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Recipient of Tim O'Connor Award for Meritorious Service in Journalism
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Second Place Finalist for 2019 Associated Press "Best Feature Photography" award
SKILLS
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Producing
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Anchoring
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Strong interpersonal skills
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Flexible and adaptable to changing environments
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Creative, credible script writing under tight deadlines
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Personable on air presence
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Adobe Premiere
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Social media management
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Associated Press ENPS
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Intermediate level Spanish
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EXPERIENCE
Multimedia Journalist, Weekend Anchor 07/2018 to 08/2020
WVNS-TV 59 News – Ghent, WV
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Curated and pitch news of the day stories
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Created and maintain relationships with sources in nine local counties
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Shot, edit, write packages and three VO/SOTs per day
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Managed live shots
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Wrote web stories, update social media
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Produced, wrote, and anchored three newscasts per night on weekends
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Hosted digital outdoor adventure segment "On the Road with Regina Gonzalez"
Multimedia Director, Reporter 09/2016 to12/17
The Minaret – University of Tampa, Fl
• Shot, edited and produced weekly multimedia news stories
• Advised and assisted team of five multimedia reporters
•Covered local and on-campus news and events
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Reporting Intern , 05/2017 to 06/2017
IEI Media – Valencia, Spain
• Produced cultural blog posts and video web content
• Conducted interviews in Spanish
• Recorded audio and b-roll footage for multimedia packages and short documentary
Intern General Assignment Reporter , 01/2017 to 05/17
WTVT Fox 13 – Tampa, Fl
• Shadowed reporters and photographers out in the field
• Pitched news ideas in daily editorial meeting
• Shot, edited and created news packages
• Wrote web stories
Media Relations Intern, 06/2016 to 08/2016
Brooklyn Cyclones - Brooklyn, NY
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Updated team website with game recaps, press releases and photos.
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Wrote, distributed game notes
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Conducted interviews with players and coaches for feature stories and player profiles published in game day programs
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Assisted in running social media accounts
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Filmed sit-down interviews with players for “Cyclone Insider” YouTube segment.
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Compiled research and provided editorial assistance for 2016 media guide
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Sports Editor 09/2015 to 05/2016
The Minaret – University of Tampa, Fl
• Became first female sports editor
• Assigned stories to writers for weekly newspaper issues and bi-annual magazine
• Edited stories and created section layout on InDesign software
Broadcaster/ PA Announcer, 08/2015 to 05/2016
University of Tampa Athletic Department– University of Tampa
• Filmed post-game recaps for weekly episodes of “Inside the Shield” sports segment
• Announced line-ups, play-by-play action, and promotions for home games during 2016 women's softball season
Intern Reporter, 04/2015 – 08/2015
New York Yankees Pinstripes Plus- Tampa, Fl/ Staten Island, NY
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Wrote website recaps for minor league affiliate Tampa Yankees & Staten Island Yankees
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Interviewed prospects, coaches, and team managers for weekly profiles
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Covered 2015 MLB Draft