media relations
Since 2018, I have worked for award-winning newsrooms and have reported on several different beats including entertainment, breaking, trending, solutions journalism, politics, obituaries, crime, features, enterprise stories, reviews, columns, editorials, listicles and education. With stories, I am either assigned or proposed articles that are deemed newsworthy. I then interview the necessary sources and compose stories for my audience by following AP Style and the inverted pyramid. Below are some of my favorite stories I've put together from my time at The Foghorn and Corpus Christi Caller-Times, and a press release and media advisory I created for my Public Relations Writing and Design class.
The Foghorn
Del Mar College was facing accessibility challenges for students with physical disabilities, shown by multiple malfunctioning automatic doors and difficult campus navigation, despite the institution's efforts to comply with ADA standards.
caller-times
Republicans flipped the Texas House seat that has long been held by Democrat Abel Herrero in District 34. Experts weighed in on what it means for Texas politics.
The Foghorn
Taylor Burke, who also was known as Valdar the Viking, Del Mar College's mascot, found joy by pumping up crowds and shared how he overcame personal hardships, including the impact of Hurricane Harvey.
caller-times
The Instituto de Cultura Hispánica de Corpus Christi originally opened in 1976. The VP of Development talks about the museum's challenges with funding, awareness and capacity.
The Foghorn
A review on 2018's "Bad Times at the El Royale," showcasing a fun cinematic experience with its stellar cast, visual setting and intricate plot that keeps viewers guessing.
caller-times
A local businessman bought Water Street Village, a shopping plaza from 1952, and terminated around a dozen leases from current tenants.
The Foghorn
Natalie Murphy and her family suffered the impact of Hurricane Harvey, losing their home and belongings. Despite previous hardships, including the loss of her son, Murphy focused on restoring normalcy for her children and found strength in community support.
caller-times
Decades ago, Corpus Christi used to be home to dozens of gentlemen's clubs. But after a city-wide ordinance was passed in 1996, sexually oriented businesses began to suffer.
Press release
For my Public Relations Writing and Design class, each student was tasked with selecting a brand to represent for the entire semester. I selected Studiohouse Designs, an online horror retail shop. Here is a press release regarding a new drop of merchandise getting ready to be released.
media advisory
For the same course, students were tasked with putting together a media advisory for our selected brand. Here is a media advisory letting media know of a pop-up event happening at a vendor market.