Beatriz E. Valenzuela
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Brooke Edwards Staggs
Few reporters can switch between covering brutal breaking news and writing tender human interest stories as seamlessly as Beatriz. I’ve worked with Beatriz for the better part of a decade, both as fellow reporters and for a year as her city editor. She never ceases to amaze me with her speed and accuracy. She’s often first to break news in her coverage area, with an active social media presence and following. She quickly turns around a quality story, then dives right into the next one. In the midst of those tragedies, she always finds time to write sweet stories of young people making a difference and families overcoming their circumstances. Beatriz also does great work covering immigration and cultural issues, using her experience as a Mexican-American and her fluent Spanish to find and tell stories other reporters miss. She also draws on her personal expertise to produce quality coverage of comic book festivals, superhero films and other pop-culture phenomena. Beatriz does this all with a sense of humor and a kind heart that endears her to everyone she works with. She’s a great addition to any newsroom, and I’d bet on her succeeding at anything she sets her mind to do.
Sarah Batcha
Even after a decade of working with Beatriz at two separate companies, she still manages to exceed my expectations and amaze me with her storytelling passion. She's everything you could ask for in a breaking news reporter focused on crime and public safety. She's quick, accurate, captivating and finds the heart of every story she writes. She doesn't flounder under pressure and thrives in the ever changing would of journalism. During my time working with Beatriz she's been my editor, I've been her editor. We've worked together on a multitude of stories from national breaking news such as the Dec. 2, 2015 terrorist attack in San Bernardino to fun features on the pop-cultural phenomenon of Comic-Con International in San Diego. Her geeky, fun-loving personality constantly shins through in her work and to those around her despite the serious nature of the stories she's sometimes faced with. It's been a pleasure to work with her throughout the years.
Brooke Edwards Staggs
Few reporters can switch between covering brutal breaking news and writing tender human interest stories as seamlessly as Beatriz. I’ve worked with Beatriz for the better part of a decade, both as fellow reporters and for a year as her city editor. She never ceases to amaze me with her speed and accuracy. She’s often first to break news in her coverage area, with an active social media presence and following. She quickly turns around a quality story, then dives right into the next one. In the midst of those tragedies, she always finds time to write sweet stories of young people making a difference and families overcoming their circumstances. Beatriz also does great work covering immigration and cultural issues, using her experience as a Mexican-American and her fluent Spanish to find and tell stories other reporters miss. She also draws on her personal expertise to produce quality coverage of comic book festivals, superhero films and other pop-culture phenomena. Beatriz does this all with a sense of humor and a kind heart that endears her to everyone she works with. She’s a great addition to any newsroom, and I’d bet on her succeeding at anything she sets her mind to do.
Sarah Batcha
Even after a decade of working with Beatriz at two separate companies, she still manages to exceed my expectations and amaze me with her storytelling passion. She's everything you could ask for in a breaking news reporter focused on crime and public safety. She's quick, accurate, captivating and finds the heart of every story she writes. She doesn't flounder under pressure and thrives in the ever changing would of journalism. During my time working with Beatriz she's been my editor, I've been her editor. We've worked together on a multitude of stories from national breaking news such as the Dec. 2, 2015 terrorist attack in San Bernardino to fun features on the pop-cultural phenomenon of Comic-Con International in San Diego. Her geeky, fun-loving personality constantly shins through in her work and to those around her despite the serious nature of the stories she's sometimes faced with. It's been a pleasure to work with her throughout the years.
Brooke Edwards Staggs
Few reporters can switch between covering brutal breaking news and writing tender human interest stories as seamlessly as Beatriz. I’ve worked with Beatriz for the better part of a decade, both as fellow reporters and for a year as her city editor. She never ceases to amaze me with her speed and accuracy. She’s often first to break news in her coverage area, with an active social media presence and following. She quickly turns around a quality story, then dives right into the next one. In the midst of those tragedies, she always finds time to write sweet stories of young people making a difference and families overcoming their circumstances. Beatriz also does great work covering immigration and cultural issues, using her experience as a Mexican-American and her fluent Spanish to find and tell stories other reporters miss. She also draws on her personal expertise to produce quality coverage of comic book festivals, superhero films and other pop-culture phenomena. Beatriz does this all with a sense of humor and a kind heart that endears her to everyone she works with. She’s a great addition to any newsroom, and I’d bet on her succeeding at anything she sets her mind to do.
Sarah Batcha
Even after a decade of working with Beatriz at two separate companies, she still manages to exceed my expectations and amaze me with her storytelling passion. She's everything you could ask for in a breaking news reporter focused on crime and public safety. She's quick, accurate, captivating and finds the heart of every story she writes. She doesn't flounder under pressure and thrives in the ever changing would of journalism. During my time working with Beatriz she's been my editor, I've been her editor. We've worked together on a multitude of stories from national breaking news such as the Dec. 2, 2015 terrorist attack in San Bernardino to fun features on the pop-cultural phenomenon of Comic-Con International in San Diego. Her geeky, fun-loving personality constantly shins through in her work and to those around her despite the serious nature of the stories she's sometimes faced with. It's been a pleasure to work with her throughout the years.
Brooke Edwards Staggs
Few reporters can switch between covering brutal breaking news and writing tender human interest stories as seamlessly as Beatriz. I’ve worked with Beatriz for the better part of a decade, both as fellow reporters and for a year as her city editor. She never ceases to amaze me with her speed and accuracy. She’s often first to break news in her coverage area, with an active social media presence and following. She quickly turns around a quality story, then dives right into the next one. In the midst of those tragedies, she always finds time to write sweet stories of young people making a difference and families overcoming their circumstances. Beatriz also does great work covering immigration and cultural issues, using her experience as a Mexican-American and her fluent Spanish to find and tell stories other reporters miss. She also draws on her personal expertise to produce quality coverage of comic book festivals, superhero films and other pop-culture phenomena. Beatriz does this all with a sense of humor and a kind heart that endears her to everyone she works with. She’s a great addition to any newsroom, and I’d bet on her succeeding at anything she sets her mind to do.
Sarah Batcha
Even after a decade of working with Beatriz at two separate companies, she still manages to exceed my expectations and amaze me with her storytelling passion. She's everything you could ask for in a breaking news reporter focused on crime and public safety. She's quick, accurate, captivating and finds the heart of every story she writes. She doesn't flounder under pressure and thrives in the ever changing would of journalism. During my time working with Beatriz she's been my editor, I've been her editor. We've worked together on a multitude of stories from national breaking news such as the Dec. 2, 2015 terrorist attack in San Bernardino to fun features on the pop-cultural phenomenon of Comic-Con International in San Diego. Her geeky, fun-loving personality constantly shins through in her work and to those around her despite the serious nature of the stories she's sometimes faced with. It's been a pleasure to work with her throughout the years.
Experience
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Women in Animation
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Manager
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Nov 2021 - Present
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Equality California
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Manager
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May 2019 - Nov 2021
As Communications Manager I coordinate and institute the communications strategy and outreach activities for Equality California and Equality California Institute with the goal of increasing the public's understanding and support for legal, civil and human rights for the diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. - Help to initiate, develop and execute strategic communications campaigns to raise the visibility and profile of Equality California and its programs through social, earned and paid media to increase organizational effectiveness. - Manage media and public relations strategies, including preparing press materials and responding to media requests (print, television, radio, online) to mainstream, LGBTQ+ and Spanish-language media. - Created and expanded our Spanish-language media outreach in order to increase Equality California's presence within the Spanish-speaking community of California and Nevada. -Leverage data, operational know-how, and strategic editorial planning to position the right content in order to keep our audience informed and engaged. -Adept at working cross-functionally across several platforms and departments and in leveraging varied media to reach our audience, virtually and in person. -Develop and maintain a content calendar in partnership with marketing to define tentpole events that support vs. initiatives that live on the service itself. -Strategic and creative mindset -Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to execute multiple, high-priority projects efficiently and accurately Show less
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Freelance
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Egypt
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Human Resources
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1 - 100 Employee
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Multimedia Journalist
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Feb 2018 - Nov 2021
I have done work for several online pop-culture sites with a focus on people of color within the comic book industry. I use my skills as a journalist to conduct interviews with rising and established creators for print and audio podcasts. I also use my knowledge of the Latinx community to bring a much-needed and often lacking point of view. -Assigned and edited stories (written and audio) for a Latinx comic and pop culture audience. -Collaborated with other media organizations to create and share the latest in pop culture news -Proficient in Microsoft Office, Creative Suite and several social media platforms. Show less
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Multi-media journalist
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Jul 2012 - Nov 2021
I am a member of the Southern California News Group's crime and public safety team and have been called to cover breaking news San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Riverside and Orange counties. I use a combination of social media and online reporting to help bring up-to-the-minute accurate information to readers. Our team has covered several national events including the manhunt of an ex-Los Angeles Police officer after he killed several people, the terror attacks in San Bernardino and the fatal shooting at an Inland Empire school that left a teacher and 8-year-old student dead. Drawing from my own experience as a Latina who grew up in Southern California, I have crafted stories that focus on this large but under-reported group, their community and concerns including a project which looks at quinceaneras as a form of resistance in the current political climate. I have also been part of the crack team sent to cover San Diego Comic-Con, doubling our audience for the coverage each year with stories, social media posts and online outreach focusing on local artists, organizations and attendees at the world-renowned event. Show less
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Southern California Public Radio
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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100 - 200 Employee
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Multi-media Journalist
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Dec 2016 - May 2017
I had the opportunity to work with a team of SCPR journalists and producers on a project examining officer-involved shooting in San Bernardino County. I conducted recorded interviews with law enforcement and victims’ family members and experts on the subject. I had the opportunity to work with a team of SCPR journalists and producers on a project examining officer-involved shooting in San Bernardino County. I conducted recorded interviews with law enforcement and victims’ family members and experts on the subject.
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Reporter
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Oct 2006 - Jul 2012
Responsible for accurately and quickly reporting breaking news for the High Desert communities in San Bernardino County. Helped increase the newspapers' online presence on various social media platforms including Twitter and Facebook. Became well-trained in the use of online tool to connect with sources, aggregate information and engage with the community I covered. Responsible for accurately and quickly reporting breaking news for the High Desert communities in San Bernardino County. Helped increase the newspapers' online presence on various social media platforms including Twitter and Facebook. Became well-trained in the use of online tool to connect with sources, aggregate information and engage with the community I covered.
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El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Relations Director
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2000 - 2002
I was in charge of creating, updating and maintaining the chamber's weekly newsletter that went out to all members of the chamber of commerce. I was also instrumental in getting the newsletter published in the local newspaper in that way bringing more attention to the organization. I interviewed business owners, wrote stories and laid out the newsletter. I also created marketing materials for the various chamber events including its annual golf tournament. I was in charge of creating, updating and maintaining the chamber's weekly newsletter that went out to all members of the chamber of commerce. I was also instrumental in getting the newsletter published in the local newspaper in that way bringing more attention to the organization. I interviewed business owners, wrote stories and laid out the newsletter. I also created marketing materials for the various chamber events including its annual golf tournament.
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Education
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1994 - 1996
Pasadena City College
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