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Broadcast Journalism

Ever since I was little, I've wanted to be a Broadcast Journalist. When I got to high school, our newspaper was still emerging, and we lacked the funding to start a broadcast program. I resorted to free summer programs that taught me about the intricacies of Broadcast Journalism, and I brought it back to the classroom. Although I'm a senior, my newspaper has raised enough funds to start a broadcast team next year with the knowledge I acquired over the past two summers. 

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Here are a few examples of my works at two endearing summer programs. 

University of Miami Intensive Summer Program (June-July 2023)
"Miami Montage"

Miami Montage was one of the best summer programs I have ever attended. After the application process, I was accepted and told that the program was completely free for two weeks. During those two weeks, I wrote investigative stories, learned how to adjust camera settings to produce the perfect photo, and developed a passion for Broadcast Journalism.

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Before this program, I had never stepped foot in front of a teleprompter. I came to this program thinking, "I'm a writer. This is what I want to do." But, I left determined to tackle every goal. I'm a writer, photographer, and anchor. Former Good Morning America Host Antonio Mora taught the first-half of the broadcast sessions. When he asked for volunteers, I raised my hand proudly (even though I had no idea how to do any broadcast related activity) but I did it. And I did it well. Well enough for my professors to tell me, "So, did you have a TV program at your school?" 

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During the last few days of the program, a selected student would be chosen to anchor the overall show. Next thing you know, I was chosen to be the main anchor for the Miami Montage show. I went from being the "newbie" to frantically studying my script for the following day. 

Below is a video of one of the first times I anchored. 

This was officially the third time I practiced how to read from a teleprompter. We practiced how to overcome "teleprompter eyes," or even what words to enunciate. 

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Stand-up reporting was interesting. I always blamed myself for having a poor memory, but I successfully memorized the script. It wasn't a long one, but a lot of practice was needed. This was the first (and only) take. This was way different than the teleprompter, but I learned how to flow into the words. Also, acting natural: this was my struggle. Growing up, I talked a lot with my hands. Even now that I use American Sign Language pretty often, it's a struggle to just calmly put my hands down and act natural. 

Florida International University Intensive Summer Program (2022)

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The FIU Journalism Summer Program was the first kickstart to my overall knowledge of journalism. This two-week program allowed me to explore interviewing further and how to properly request interviews. Writing my own story, creating a package, and even designing my own graphic was an experience that has carried me fundamentally. 

This is my first video package. Although the quality may not be professional-level, it was certainly sufficient to get my feet wet. At the end, I had a standup as well. 

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