Mya Acosta
Community Engagement Specialist at City Of Tehachapi- Claim this Profile
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City Of Tehachapi
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Engagement Specialist
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Sep 2023 - Present
Tehachapi, California, United States
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23ABC (KERO-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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Creative Services Tech
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May 2022 - Sep 2023
Bakersfield, California, United States As the Promotions Producer/Director at 23ABC, I help maintain the station's brand through creative copywriting and captivating videography: Scripted engaging content for PSAs, promos, commercials, and teases, leaving a lasting impact on target audiences. Independently managed camera setup, audio equipment, and lighting for seamless shoots. Utilized Sony cameras, wireless/wired mics, and sound equipment to capture high-quality video and audio. Produced and edited diverse video… Show more As the Promotions Producer/Director at 23ABC, I help maintain the station's brand through creative copywriting and captivating videography: Scripted engaging content for PSAs, promos, commercials, and teases, leaving a lasting impact on target audiences. Independently managed camera setup, audio equipment, and lighting for seamless shoots. Utilized Sony cameras, wireless/wired mics, and sound equipment to capture high-quality video and audio. Produced and edited diverse video formats, from long-form interviews to concise promos, showcasing adaptability. Coordinated multi-camera setups and synchronized audio to ensure optimal viewing experiences. Proficient in Adobe After Effects, PremierePro, and graphic design software for visually appealing content. Employed creative editing styles and sound design techniques for captivating promos and cold opens. Fostered partnerships with local organizations, securing sponsorships and organizing successful live events. Developed and adhered to detailed shooting, editing, and project trafficking schedules. Conducted on-location shoots, including stand-ups, interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage. Managed archives for station-wide use and edited Proof of Performance and Proof of Brand spots. Utilized Wide Orbit for log management and spot assignment, optimizing broadcasting workflows. Demonstrated versatility as a news photog, capturing press releases, interviews, and b-roll footage. Orchestrated live broadcasts for TV and social media streaming through TVU technology. Show less
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KGET-TV 17
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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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Producer
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Jun 2021 - May 2022
At KGET I produced a 30-minute lifestyle show called Studio 17 Live that featured primarily paid segments from local and national clients: Efficiently managed a booking calendar for 20+ weekly guests/interviewees. Proactively cold-called business owners, community leaders, and organizations to secure interview opportunities. Developed a scheduling method to optimize client acquisition and bookings for the sales and production department. Single-handedly set up cameras and audio… Show more At KGET I produced a 30-minute lifestyle show called Studio 17 Live that featured primarily paid segments from local and national clients: Efficiently managed a booking calendar for 20+ weekly guests/interviewees. Proactively cold-called business owners, community leaders, and organizations to secure interview opportunities. Developed a scheduling method to optimize client acquisition and bookings for the sales and production department. Single-handedly set up cameras and audio equipment for on-location shoots using various models. Created entertainment-focused scripts and shot lists for clients' marketing purposes. Utilized ENPS software for daily show production and broadcast. Designed graphics with Canva, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator. Edited 4-5 minute segments daily using Premiere Pro. Prepared and equipped guests with wireless microphones for on-air appearances. Performed as a floor producer and consulting producer during showtime. Wrote articles using WordPress for daily show segments. Managed social media accounts (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook) with SocialFlow for Studio 17 Live. Show less
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Wichita State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Digital Media Assistant
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Jan 2021 - May 2021
Wichita, Kansas Metropolitan Area As the Digital Media Assistant for the Office of Admission at Wichita State University, I helped create a video series aimed at increasing enrollment and potential students' understanding of the different schools/degrees available at WSU: - Collaborated with admissions staff, academic advisors and students to write factual and engaging scripts for campus tour videos - Toured each building on campus on my own to create shot lists and find the most visually-appealing areas to… Show more As the Digital Media Assistant for the Office of Admission at Wichita State University, I helped create a video series aimed at increasing enrollment and potential students' understanding of the different schools/degrees available at WSU: - Collaborated with admissions staff, academic advisors and students to write factual and engaging scripts for campus tour videos - Toured each building on campus on my own to create shot lists and find the most visually-appealing areas to feature - Worked with academic advisors to find exceptional alumni and students using their education from WSU to do impressive work in the real world - Shot all footage using Canon DSLR equipment, wireless lavalier mics, and a gimbal - Directed actors with cues and fed lines - Edited all footage with quick turn around times - Edited the videos using Premiere Pro - Created lower third graphics and title graphics using Adobe After Effects - Edited videos for Youtube publication and re-edited the videos for Instagram Reels format - Wrote articles and email blasts for each video segment that were sent to tens of thousands of current and prospective students and alumni Show less
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KMUW 89.1
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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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NewsLab Intern/Researcher
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Aug 2019 - Mar 2021
Wichita, Kansas Metropolitan Area I began at KMUW as a NewsLab Intern where I: - Worked alongside reporters to learn journalistic processes - Conducted interviews by phone and in-person with people in the community - Wrote and edited online articles for publication - Recorded interviews using Adobe Audition in the studio - Properly set up interviewees with microphones and ran recording equipment - Always met short deadlines with interviews and articles I then transitioned into compiling and sharing… Show more I began at KMUW as a NewsLab Intern where I: - Worked alongside reporters to learn journalistic processes - Conducted interviews by phone and in-person with people in the community - Wrote and edited online articles for publication - Recorded interviews using Adobe Audition in the studio - Properly set up interviewees with microphones and ran recording equipment - Always met short deadlines with interviews and articles I then transitioned into compiling and sharing COVID-19 data for the South-Central region of Kansas that was used by several news organizations across the state: - Researched COVID-19 data from national and local sources - Compiled data using Excel sheets for the online editors to use - Followed up on stories found when researching and wrote informational articles Show less
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Features Reporter
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Jan 2019 - May 2019
Lindsborg, Kansas, United States With the Lindsborg Ad Hoc Roundtable, I sat in on weekly meetings and followed up on assignments to report on upcoming events and community happenings: - Kept detailed notes of Ad Hoc meetings - Interviewed community members about local events - Wrote feature story articles that were published in the town's weekly newsletter - Captured photos and videos of events for follow-up stories - Shared articles with the Bethany College campus newspaper
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Education
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Wichita State University
Bachelor's degree, Communications - Electronic Media -
Bethany College
Bachelor's degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies