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Garna Mejia

Global Newsroom Manager at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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Seasoned journalist and communications professional with expertise in news writing, public relations, and social media.
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Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States, US
Languages
  • Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Professional working proficiency
Skills
  • Facebook
  • News Writing
  • Public Relations
  • Social Media
  • Video Production
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Garna Mejia is a seasoned journalist and communications professional with extensive experience in news writing, public relations, social media, and video production. She has worked for various media outlets, including The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, KSL 5 TV, Telemundo Utah 10 & 20 | KULX & KTMW, and News-Press & Gazette Company. She has also held roles in social media management, event planning, and office management. Mejia holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern Virginia University and has completed advanced coursework in broadcast production at Scottsdale Community College.

Experience

  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
    • Salt Lake City
    • Global Newsroom Manager
      • Dec 2021 - Present
      • Salt Lake City

  • KSL 5 TV
    • Greater Salt Lake City Area
    • Reporter
      • Aug 2019 - Dec 2021
      • Greater Salt Lake City Area

  • Telemundo Utah 10 & 20 | KULX & KTMW
    • Greater Salt Lake City Area
    • Multimedia Journalist
      • Mar 2018 - May 2019
      • Greater Salt Lake City Area

  • WDJT CBS 58
    • Greater Milwaukee Area
    • Multimedia Journalist
      • Jun 2017 - Jan 2018
      • Greater Milwaukee Area

      Bilingual journalist for CBS 58 and Telemundo Wisconsin.

  • News-Press & Gazette Company
    • Yuma, Arizona Area
    • Evening News Anchor/ Reporter (NBC)
      • Apr 2016 - May 2017
      • Yuma, Arizona Area

      Evening news anchor / reporter for the NBC affiliate in Yuma, Arizona. Also covering special topics for the Telemundo3 newscast.

  • Entravision Communications
    • Laredo, Texas Area
    • Anchor/ Reporter/ Producer
      • Oct 2015 - Feb 2016
      • Laredo, Texas Area

      Evaluate news leads and tips to develop stories for Spanish and English news; Shoot video to illustrate stories; Edit video for on-air and social media; Give live news reports; Produce rundown for newscast; Upload news content to website and social media.

  • Maricopa Community Colleges Television, MCTV
    • Scottsdale, Arizona
    • Host/ Producer/ Reporter
      • Aug 2014 - Oct 2015
      • Scottsdale, Arizona

      Producer and reporter for Maricopa Community Colleges Television. Spanish language show "Enfoque en Tu Futuro" and "In the District." Also reporting for English language program "Maricopa Now."

  • Telemundo Media, a division of NBCUniversal
    • Phoenix, Arizona Area
    • Arizona Web Editor
      • May 2014 - Jul 2014
      • Phoenix, Arizona Area

      Web editor, local news content producer, social media- including as a research tool for story development.

  • Telemundo Arizona
    • Phoenix/ Tucson Arizona
    • Social Media
      • Feb 2014 - Jul 2014
      • Phoenix/ Tucson Arizona

      Social Media is my drive.

  • CNN Latino 44 Phoenix
    • Social Media Managing Director
      • Jan 2014 - Feb 2014

      Drive interaction and engage audience on Social Media Platforms. Create a strategy to increase outreach.

    • PR Intern
      • May 2013 - Dec 2013

      Primary responsibility included the coordination and production of the station's breast cancer awareness campaign for Komen CAN AZ.

    • Production Intern
      • May 2013 - Jul 2013

      Assist with daily production tasks as assigned by technical director including camera operation, teleprompter, lighting and master control. Develop and implement station's social media strategy.

  • Scottsdale Chronicle
    • Scottsdale, AZ
    • News Editor
      • Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
      • Scottsdale, AZ

      Currently freelancing for paper.

  • Arizona Rock Products Association
    • Phoenix, AZ
    • Administrative Assistant
      • Jan 2007 - Apr 2008
      • Phoenix, AZ

      Event planning, office management duties, scheduling.

Education

  • 2013 - 2015
    Scottsdale Community College
    Advanced Coursework, Broadcast Production
  • Southern Virginia University
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

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