Jonathan Calixto
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Bio
Credentials
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Certificado de Comunicaciones
NYC Latin Media
Experience
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News 12 Westchester
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assignment Desk Editor
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Jul 2023 - Present
• Gather information about news as it develops and communicate it effectively and accurately to the production team. • Collaborate with managers and producers to select stories for coverage and to keep them up to date. • Assist with the scheduling of reporters, truck op/editors/photographers and assignment editors. • Take an active role in planning in-depth series and special coverage, acting as a producer or reporter as called for. • Dispatch news crews, maintain schedule logs, deal with telephone story tips, listen to police radios, read newswires, and e-mail, and stay in contact with sources in order to stay up to date with breaking news. Show less
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BronxNet Community Television
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United States
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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News Reporter
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Sep 2022 - Present
• Identifying newsworthy events and developments in New York, specifically the Bronx borough • Conducting research and writing scripts on topics prior to broadcasts. • Attending and reporting on events that are of interest to the public. • Delivering scripted, spontaneous, live, and prerecorded reports on newsworthy events. • Traveling to events and ensuring the proper maintenance, security, and care of recording equipment. • Working collaboratively with cameramen and other members of the reporting team. • Representing the organization at conferences, press briefings, events, and interviews. Show less
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BELLA Media Group
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United States
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Advertising Services
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Fashion and Lifestyle Correspondent / Multimedia Journalist
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May 2017 - Present
• Write compelling and creative bi-monthly articles focusing on men's fashion trends and LGBTQ+ issues for the print and digital version of BELLA Magazine. • Book guests, produce and host digital weekly Facebook series BELLA Make it Work and Spanish-series Si, Puedes! • Build and nurture relationships with publicists and talent for articles and segments. • Stay on top of the latest trends and celebrity stories to curate timely content. Proficient with tools such as WordPress, iMovie, Canva, Wix. Show less
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Nuzest USA
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United States
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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Affiliate Marketing Coordinator
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Jan 2021 - Jul 2022
• Increased affiliate revenue by over $200K in first year • Through activations, sales, and campaigns maintained average revenue per affiliate at an average of $302 • Managed and nurtured over 600 affiliates • Proficient in tools such as PeopleMap, Dovetale, and Refersion to discover new affiliates • Increased affiliate revenue by over $200K in first year • Through activations, sales, and campaigns maintained average revenue per affiliate at an average of $302 • Managed and nurtured over 600 affiliates • Proficient in tools such as PeopleMap, Dovetale, and Refersion to discover new affiliates
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First Responders Children's Foundation
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Media Manager
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Mar 2020 - Mar 2021
• Daily management of Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. • Curate weekly social media calendar, including content and caption. • Assist in creating social media strategy for campaigns working with partners such as SB Project for the release of the #StuckWithU music video by Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber, Alex and Ani promotion, and Mattel toy distribution. • Live-tweeted during the iHeart Living Room Concert at Home and accomplished trending #1 in NYC, and #2 globally on Twitter. Show less
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Junior Account Coordinator / Influencer Relations
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Jan 2017 - Feb 2020
• Assist in producing events for influencers, sponsors, and brands for product launches, happy hour, networking receptions, and fashion week. • Talent Liaison for talent during New York, Miami, and Paris Fashion Week. Assisting with coordinating on-site interviews, red carpet photography, and celebrity press releases. • Create weekly timely and unique press releases highlighting fashion brand clients. • Curate a list of influential content creators and organize campaigns for brands from giveaways, unboxing, product releases, and gifting. Proficient with tools such as Cision, Fashion Monitor, IMDB, PeopleMap, Dropbox, Fashion GPS/GPS Radar. Show less
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Styling Assistant Intern
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Sep 2016 - Oct 2017
• Assisted lead stylist with curating fashion segments to be reviewed by on-air talent and show producers. • Ordered, and returned requested wardrobe pieces and styling accessories in a safe and timely manner. • Worked in a newsroom environment on dates that segments were filmed. • Developed and maintained strong professional relationships with showrooms and production partners. • Assisted lead stylist with curating fashion segments to be reviewed by on-air talent and show producers. • Ordered, and returned requested wardrobe pieces and styling accessories in a safe and timely manner. • Worked in a newsroom environment on dates that segments were filmed. • Developed and maintained strong professional relationships with showrooms and production partners.
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The Riviere Agency
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Relations Intern
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Jan 2017 - Jul 2017
• Completed daily administrative tasks from organizing media lists, filing new contacts, and scheduling meetings for team Supervisor and staff. • Make press clips for clients and talent from events and fashion week press. • Assist Talent Liaison with providing a safe and enjoyable experience for celebrities during New York Fashion Week (Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 season). Proficient in tools such as Cision, Fashion Monitor, IMDB. • Completed daily administrative tasks from organizing media lists, filing new contacts, and scheduling meetings for team Supervisor and staff. • Make press clips for clients and talent from events and fashion week press. • Assist Talent Liaison with providing a safe and enjoyable experience for celebrities during New York Fashion Week (Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 season). Proficient in tools such as Cision, Fashion Monitor, IMDB.
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The City College of New York
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Aide at Student Life and Leadership Development Office
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Jul 2016 - Feb 2017
• Assist Student and Greek organizations in planning community service projects that align with their philanthropy goals. • Complete daily administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, scheduling meetings, and setting up events. • Facilitate training of new campus programs for Undergraduate students. • Work closely with Campus Director and other leads to make review current campus programs and plan new ones. • Assist Student and Greek organizations in planning community service projects that align with their philanthropy goals. • Complete daily administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, scheduling meetings, and setting up events. • Facilitate training of new campus programs for Undergraduate students. • Work closely with Campus Director and other leads to make review current campus programs and plan new ones.
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Social Media and Styling Intern
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Jul 2015 - Sep 2016
• Manage company and assigned artist's Instagram account. • Curate a weekly social media calendar that aligned with each talent's tone and timeline feed. • Contact and work closely with designers, hair, and makeup artists for special events or photoshoots. • Assist in planning and producing bi-monthly industry networking events. • Manage company and assigned artist's Instagram account. • Curate a weekly social media calendar that aligned with each talent's tone and timeline feed. • Contact and work closely with designers, hair, and makeup artists for special events or photoshoots. • Assist in planning and producing bi-monthly industry networking events.
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Software Guidance & Assistance
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United Kingdom
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Retail Office Equipment
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Sourcing Coordinator
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Nov 2014 - Sep 2015
• Coordinate daily job searches that align with our tech-background employee database. • Review and update resumes from our database. • Interview and submit candidate resumes for job consideration. • Provide daily administrative support to team members. • Coordinate daily job searches that align with our tech-background employee database. • Review and update resumes from our database. • Interview and submit candidate resumes for job consideration. • Provide daily administrative support to team members.
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Bricks & Motors
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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After School Teacher
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Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
• Teach students design & technology, engineering, science, and mathematics. • Inspire students to ask questions and investigate in order to find solutions. • Assist in providing a safe zone for learning and developing ideas. • Prepare, set up, and clean up equipment for each class. • Teach students design & technology, engineering, science, and mathematics. • Inspire students to ask questions and investigate in order to find solutions. • Assist in providing a safe zone for learning and developing ideas. • Prepare, set up, and clean up equipment for each class.
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Pace University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Activity Manager
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Sep 2012 - May 2013
• Assist University, Student and Greek Organizations in planning events. • Supervise University, Student and Greek Organization events. • Complete paperwork needed for reimbursements, and agency account money transfers. • Review risk management with organizations, and contact vendors for drop-off and pick-up dates. • Assist University, Student and Greek Organizations in planning events. • Supervise University, Student and Greek Organization events. • Complete paperwork needed for reimbursements, and agency account money transfers. • Review risk management with organizations, and contact vendors for drop-off and pick-up dates.
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Student Assistant
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Sep 2011 - May 2012
• Greet, and welcome student, staff, and faculty into the Student Development and Campus Activities (SDCA) office.• Answer any question or concerns that students and staff may have.• Direct, and transfer students and staff to the appropriate contact.• Complete any submitted task by the staff, for the day.
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Summer Orientation Leader
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Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
• Serve as the primary contact for orientation group of students.• Promote interaction among new students during small group discussions, and all orientation activities throughout the day.• Answer student and family questions about University life in a positive, professional manner.• Assist in translating and communicating effectively with families and students that speak spanish
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Education
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2010 - 2016
Pace University-Pleasantville/Briarcliff Campus
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
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