Judith Retana
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Experience
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WNCN
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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Digital Reporter
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May 2020 - Present
Creating news content for digital and broadcast platforms Using creativity and technical skills to create digital-exclusive video content Anchoring digital-exclusive content from digital studio MMJing packages for broadcast while pushing to extended coverage online Shooting, writing and editing Creating news content for digital and broadcast platforms Using creativity and technical skills to create digital-exclusive video content Anchoring digital-exclusive content from digital studio MMJing packages for broadcast while pushing to extended coverage online Shooting, writing and editing
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WDTN-TV
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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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Multimedia Journalist
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Apr 2018 - May 2020
Pitching, shooting, writing and editing 2 packages on news stories daily on tight deadlines Go-to reporter for courtroom and trial coverage Using news judgement to determine best elements Breaking down complex issues to effectively inform viewers Using bilingual skills to gain exclusive content Promoting stories via social media accounts, station website Pitching, shooting, writing and editing 2 packages on news stories daily on tight deadlines Go-to reporter for courtroom and trial coverage Using news judgement to determine best elements Breaking down complex issues to effectively inform viewers Using bilingual skills to gain exclusive content Promoting stories via social media accounts, station website
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NBC Montana
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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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General Assignment Reporter
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Aug 2015 - Mar 2018
Pitching, shooting, writing and editing news stories for multiple markets Fill-in anchor and producing for half-hour newscast as needed Statehouse reporter breaking down complex legislation 1 of 15 journalists accepted into 2017 MT Business Reporting Bootcamp Trained new reporters in shooting, editing and live shots Pitching, shooting, writing and editing news stories for multiple markets Fill-in anchor and producing for half-hour newscast as needed Statehouse reporter breaking down complex legislation 1 of 15 journalists accepted into 2017 MT Business Reporting Bootcamp Trained new reporters in shooting, editing and live shots
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Multimedia Journalist
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Feb 2015 - Jun 2015
Working with traditional journalistic practices I used multiple platforms to tell local stories for College of the Canyons' Cougar News. I produced and reported as an MMJ. I also posted written articles to the web and updated social media sites. I also utilized my skills to produce one of our live newscasts. Skills I utilized included: anchoring live segments, reporting and editing packages, writing scripts, MOS interviews, teleprompter. Working with traditional journalistic practices I used multiple platforms to tell local stories for College of the Canyons' Cougar News. I produced and reported as an MMJ. I also posted written articles to the web and updated social media sites. I also utilized my skills to produce one of our live newscasts. Skills I utilized included: anchoring live segments, reporting and editing packages, writing scripts, MOS interviews, teleprompter.
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On Point
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Technology, Information and Internet
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Producer, Reporter
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Jan 2014 - May 2014
Produced long form panel discussions for talk show. Live tweeted during panel to engage viewers and followers. Booked guest to appear on show. Shot, edited, wrote and moderated 30 minute news and public affairs show. Produced long form panel discussions for talk show. Live tweeted during panel to engage viewers and followers. Booked guest to appear on show. Shot, edited, wrote and moderated 30 minute news and public affairs show.
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Reporter, Anchor, Producer
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Sep 2013 - Dec 2013
Shot, wrote and edited packages. I anchored a 30 minute newscast as well as produced a 30 minute newscast. I also served a writer and video producer pulling/editing footage to be used throughout the newscast. Other skills utlized were logging footage, MOS interviews and reasearching. Shot, wrote and edited packages. I anchored a 30 minute newscast as well as produced a 30 minute newscast. I also served a writer and video producer pulling/editing footage to be used throughout the newscast. Other skills utlized were logging footage, MOS interviews and reasearching.
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Peter Greenberg Worldwide
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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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Online Content Intern
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Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
Curating travel articles published online using Wordpress Wrote radio scripts for Peter Greenberg Worldwide podcast. Researched, published travel, tech news and travel deals Curating travel articles published online using Wordpress Wrote radio scripts for Peter Greenberg Worldwide podcast. Researched, published travel, tech news and travel deals
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88.5 KCSN
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United States
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Musicians
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Anchor, Writer and Producer
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Jan 2013 - May 2013
I wrote, produced and anchor the business segment for 88.5 KCSN's 'Evening Update'. I worked quickly and efficiently to produce a segment for same-day broadcasting. I write stories about things like employment rates, gas prices, stock market prices and the economy. To gain more experience, I branched out and produced an education feature story. I wrote, produced and anchor the business segment for 88.5 KCSN's 'Evening Update'. I worked quickly and efficiently to produce a segment for same-day broadcasting. I write stories about things like employment rates, gas prices, stock market prices and the economy. To gain more experience, I branched out and produced an education feature story.
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CBS News
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Investigative Team Intern
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Jan 2012 - Aug 2012
Shot undercover footage used in aired package Analyzed documents and public records for investigative piece Used bilingual skills to screen phone calls Shot undercover footage used in aired package Analyzed documents and public records for investigative piece Used bilingual skills to screen phone calls
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KCSN 88.5FM
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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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Morning News Writer
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Jan 2012 - May 2012
I work the 5am to 8am shift writing pieces that air in the morning news broadcast. I write stories based out of the Los Angeles area with topics including politics, research studies and crime. Some stories are also written for the evening newscast. I work the 5am to 8am shift writing pieces that air in the morning news broadcast. I write stories based out of the Los Angeles area with topics including politics, research studies and crime. Some stories are also written for the evening newscast.
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Current TV
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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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Production Intern for Vanguard
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Jan 2011 - Aug 2011
Drafted ghost written blogs for journalists Translated media from Spanish to English Assisted in pre, post production of documentaries Drafted ghost written blogs for journalists Translated media from Spanish to English Assisted in pre, post production of documentaries
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Daily Sundial
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contributor
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Dec 2010 - Dec 2010
I contributed a story on a campus Resident Advisor and her transformation from being a troublemaker to an aspiring law student. This story was run both on the paper's website and in print. This was also the first story I ever wrote. I contributed a story on a campus Resident Advisor and her transformation from being a troublemaker to an aspiring law student. This story was run both on the paper's website and in print. This was also the first story I ever wrote.
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Education
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California State University-Northridge
Bachelor's Degree, B.A. Broadcast Journalism, minor in Geography