Isaura Aceves

Journalist, photographer, videographer, and audio producer

(562) 294-7857 | isaura.aceves7@gmail.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaura-aceves-910680154/ | https://isauragaceves.weebly.com/
EDUCATION
California State University Long Beach
Bachelor of the Arts, Journalism with a minor in Film
May 2019, Cumulative GPA of 3.96
EXPERIENCE
NPR West- Morning Edition Intern Los Angeles, Sept. 2019- Present
 Pitch timely stories to daily morning and afternoon meetings
 Prepare research packets, write interview questions, assist with script development for segments and pull tape for stories
 Booked guests and cut audio on NPR’s in-house software, MTE
 Identifying and interviewing sources for two-way segments with host
ABC NEWS- Specialized Units Reporting Intern New York, June 2019-August 2019
 Pitching original story ideas and researching characters
 Digitizing and logging video content
 Help researching and gathering data for other investigations
 Provide Spanish translation for official statements for publication
 Conduct interviews and published for ABC News digital website
FIBANDACCI— Co-Producer, Co-Show Host, Videographer, Editor Sept. 2016- Present
An award-winning radio show at 22 West Radio where we interview artists from Los Angeles and Orange County areas and video record live sets.
 Pre- production: Conduct research for story ideas/segment concepts for our weekly show and live on air interviews. Collaborate in
planning for live sets set design and props.
 Production: Directed and operated camera for sets on air. Also set soundboard, mixer and mics for vocals and instruments.
 Post-Production: Edited musical sets on Adobe Premier. Edited audio and interviews with Adobe Audition
 We won first place Best Variety Show and top five finalist for Best Live Music Broadcast for Intercollegiate Broadcasting System
22 West Radio— Program Director and Host CSULB, August 2018-May 2019
 Created and host a weekly news show called The Update where I produced and researched the top national and local news every week
 Edit broadcast interns’ scripts and book reporters for the on-air interviews and discussion roundtables
 Work with on air talent in training, certify and help them develop their show elements and personalities
 Maintain current master program grid and ensure that rebroadcasts are played at their scheduled date and time.
 Assist in monitoring radio programs/quality control and ensure that it is fluid, consistent, and adheres to community standards
Dig Mag— Staff Writer and Audio Producer CSULB, Sept. 2018- May 2019
 Conducted In depth research for interviews for feature and online articles.
 Produced and edited audio stories for Dig Mag podcast including a 20-minute podcast on Mental health and DACA students
 Take photos for magazine spreads and features
 Created and produced multimedia stories that incorporate podcast, photography, and online/printed articles
KPCC, Southern California Public Radio- In Person Intern Los Angeles, June-August 2018
I aided with live events and audience engagement by:
 Used Hearken software to go through listeners questions and responses to surveys for audience engagement
 Created Twitter, Instagram and Facebook posts for the In-Person team social media
 Video and audio recorded Unheard LA auditions
 Contributed to Dear LAist column and answer readers’ questions
 Pitched for the LAist website and wrote articles online for publication
NPR Next Generation Radio— NPR Fellow USC Annenberg, March 2018
I created a multimedia and audio story by:
 Conducted interviews, created scripts, and transcribed interviews
 Edited the audio piece with Adobe Audition
 Utilize social media daily to engage with audiences and promote the story
SKILLS
 Excel in all social media platforms  Good with Avid and Pro Tools software
 Excellent with Microsoft Excel Office and Microsoft Word  Excellent with Zoom f4, H5 and Marantz recording device
 Excellent with DSLR, Sony Z150 cameras, Cannon C100s  Fluent in English and Spanish
 Excellent with Adobe Premier, Lightroom and Audition