Judith Ruiz-Branch

**** ********** ****., *** **** IL 60302

(C) 708-***-**** (E) acuzdg@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile:

Experienced, passionate and innovative writer, producer, editor and broadcaster for television, radio, print and online mediums

Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Excel in writing, reporting, editing, producing & voicing

• Well-versed in covering a variety of beats

• Strong background in television, radio, print & online & social media production

• Experienced in Final Cut, Avid, ENPS, OPUS, News Boss, Vegas & Pro Tools editing systems

• Fluent in Spanish

• Miss Illinois USA 2014 Semifinalist

Experience:

08/2015-Current: Co-host, The ReWind Sports 60, Chicago, IL

Responsible for researching, writing, producing and co-hosting engaging, entertaining and insightful content for a weekly online sports show covering local and national news that broadcasts live from the Hard Rock Café Chicago

04/2015-Current: Correspondent/On-Air Talent, Rose Phillips Online, Chicago, IL

Responsible for all aspects of the weekly “Hot Deals” segment including establishing relationships and partnerships with local businesses and vendors, researching and writing copy for each item and business, producing and recording engaging and exciting episodes for each segment

06/2014- 02/2015: Producer, Reporter, Rivet Radio Chicago, IL

Upheld integrity and innovation of Rivet Radio by producing, writing and delivering engaging and personalized local, national and world sports, entertainment, and breaking news for an Internet radio news application, dedicated to changing the way news is delivered and heard

06/2012 – 07/2014: News Writer, WGN-TV Chicago, IL

Responsible for all aspects of writing for WGN News Broadcasts including: writing stories and teases; writing for on-air and online; working with reporters and photographers in the field; desk-top video editing; reviewing feed tapes; posting text and video to the internet; and gathering information on late stories and creatively contributing to broadcasts and websites

08/2012 – 04/2013: Reporter Fellow, WBEZ Chicago Public Radio Chicago, IL

Ensured quality of the Morning Shift and Afternoon Shift newscasts by accurately researching, interviewing, reporting, writing, editing, voicing and producing compelling narrative packages for same day air

12/2011 – 02/2012: Communications Associate, Make-a-Wish Foundation Chicago, IL

Assisted in all areas of PR work, established relationships with various media outlets, interviewed and reported on wish families, updated website and promoted the organization on social media

06/2010 – 12/2010: Freelance Producer, Garrard McClendon Live Show Chicago, IL

Planned and executed all aspects of daily live show, served as the liaison between guest, celebrities and public figures and Mr. McClendon, wrote scripts, edited video and maintained the show’s website

Education:

2010-Columbia College Chicago, BA Broadcast Journalism, Latino Studies Minor

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