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Nova Blanco-Rico
M u l t i m e d i a J o u r n a l i s t
Resume
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Work Experience
Dímelo
Editor (May 2023 - Present)
I managed a team of multiple reporters assigning articles and editing up to 40+ stories on deadline. I mentored non-journalism majors in creating pieces and long-form multimedia projects for Snapchat that garnered over 10,000 viewers and helped design and edit a Zine.
Annenberg Media
Multimedia Reporter (May 2023 - Present)
I created written pieces that included going to Iowa to speak to caucus-goers for the Iowa Caucus and interviewing Latino alumni at USC. I also worked on audio pieces where I spoke to United Auto Workers during their 2023 strikes and another where I had my blood drawn out while interviewing the American Red Cross during their blood shortage.
LA School Report
Editor (May 2023 - Present)
I was competitively hired to join a 2 person team where I managed, collaborated, and communicated with staff writers, assigning and editing multiple stories on deadline regarding one of the largest school districts in America, Los Angeles Unified School District focusing on community events, programs, and data.
The Press Enterprise
Local Reporter (May 2023 - June 2023)
I covered seven cities in southwest Riverside County reporting daily on homelessness issues, education, and community stories that had thousands of readers. I frequently collaborated with
fellow reporters on breaking and investigative news stories.
City News Service
Editorial Assistant (May 2022 - September 2022)
As an Editorial Assistant I worked on the news wire's budget sheet, reading countless press releases and writing condensed info for broadcast, radio and print news outlets. As well as, work on the company's website by uploading stories.
Los Angeles Magazine
Editorial Intern (January 2022 - May 2022)
As an editorial intern, I fact-checked articles before publication. I wrote articles that touched on topics affecting the Los Angeles community.
Edsource
Editorial Intern (January 2022 - June 2022)
As an editorial intern, I was a leader for long term projects. I wrote articles that touched on topics that pertain to California education from gun violence to curriculum
The Bulletin
Managing Editor (May 2021 - May 2022);
Art Director (August 2019 - May 2021)
I manage, collaborate, and communicate with staff writers and section editors and approve and copy edit their stories. As Art Director, I created photos and illustrations for online and print publications. I also manage, edit and review all art published on The Bulletin that is received from other writers.
CSU Dominguez Hills
Photographer (Auguest 2018 - May 2022)
I create advertisement videos and photos for print, online, and social media. I am in charge of projects, such as tutorial videos for the campus website, social media campaign designing and directing videos for our campus mascot. On top of this, I take photos and videos at all campus events.
Society of Independent Student Journalist
President (May 2020 - May 2022);
Social Media Manager (May 2019 - May 2020)
As Social Media manager, I created posts for engaging and informing audience of organization activities. As the President, I hosted workshops, events and meetings for organization members to learn and help grow the organization through fundraising and events.
Education
California State University Dominguez Hills - Carson, CA
​Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
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AUGUST 2018 - MAY 2022
Skills
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Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro
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Capable of using Digital Cameras
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A meticulous eye for detail
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Able to manage demanding environments
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Works well with a diverse clientele and colleagues Intellectually curious
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Punctual and responsible in all things
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Motivated, self-directed, and determined
Accomplishments
First Place -
Best Single Feature Photograph, “A Captain from the Bench” - Columbia Scholastic Press Association - 2021
Third Place -
Best Single Sports Photograph, “A Captain from the Bench” - Columbia Scholastic Press Association - 2021
Second Place -
Best Photo Slideshow, “Demand for Change”- Columbia Scholastic Press Association - 2021
Third Place -
Best Special Issue “50th Anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium March” - California College Media Association - 2020
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