Natalia Pizarro

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Professional and Academic Media Experience

Freelance journalist - Voice overs, English/Spanish written and

simultaneous translations, spokesperson for National TV commercials - 2003

- Present. Companies included: Tyson Foods Inc., Cobb-Vantress Inc.,

Remington College, Signature Bank, Allen Canning Co. and several local

business in NW Arkansas.

Freelance journalist - La Prensa Libre - NW Arkansas Spanish Newspaper -

March 2011 - Present. Articles included topics such as immigrations laws,

adoptions, veterinary services, education opportunities for older adults,

breast cancer awareness, Austin as touristic destination and many more.

Producer, writer and director, "Passports to the Future" - 2007 thesis

documentary film that chronicles the lives of five international students

at the University of Arkansas.

Producer, "If These Halls Could Talk" - 2006 documentary film that

chronicles the oral history of the 75-year-old Jefferson Elementary School,

in Fayetteville, Arkansas, which closed in July 2006 and generated great

controversy.

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2 Equity Broadcasting Inc. - KXNA - Univisi n Arkansas, March 2004 -

December 2004

Helped start the first Spanish newscast in NWA as a reporter and producer.

Met tight deadlines for interviews, shoot, write, edit, and delivering

assigned and self-generated stories. Developed series of segments of

interest for Hispanic immigrants.

Special events covered:

Inauguration of the William J. Clinton Presidential Library

Covered the 2004 NWA political elections interviewing Fayetteville and

Rogers candidates.

Interviewed international figures Isabel Allende (Chilean writer), Senator

Blanche Lincoln and Colombian Ambassador to the United States Luis Alberto

Moreno.

3 KFSM 5 News - CBS Affiliate in Fayetteville, Ark., February 2004 -

October 2004

First native Spanish speaker to anchor and produce the Spanish news.

Gathered and translated news and produced the newscast with the most

appealing news to the Hispanic community in NW Arkansas. Produced a sports

segment involving soccer, cycling, baseball and Formula One. Hosted special

guests that included Hispanic community leaders.

4 Cox Media, Springdale, Arkansas - Internship, January 2003 - December

2003

Translated and wrote Spanish TV commercials for local businesses. Performed

voice over and selected music for Spanish commercials.

5 UATV - University of Arkansas, August 2002 - December 2003

Worked as anchor, news reporter, camera operator, photographer, editor,

producer for the university's television station. Did VO, VOSOT, Packages,

and Live Shots. Worked using CG and teleprompter.

Main interviews:

Rubens Barbosa, Brazilian ambassador to Washington D.C.

George Fischer, late Arkansas cartoonist (last interview before his death).

E. Fay Jones, U.S. renowned architect.

KXUA - Radio Station of the University of Arkansas, April 2002 - June 2006

Produced and hosted the radio show "La Onda Latina" for the university's

radio station. Selected music for the show and researched the histories of

many Latin bands to promote them to my audience

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7 Armonia Musical Radio Station - Guayaquil, Ecuador, February 1997 -

December 1998

Produced and broadcasted "Qui n dijo miedo!" a pro-bono radio show on

issues faced by young adults. Guests included doctors, psychologists,

counselors and social workers. Discussed topics related to health,

lifestyle, relationships, drug addiction, suicide, etc.

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9 Magazines "Transport" and "Viajero VIP" - Guayaquil, Ecuador October 1997

- May 1998

Administered the distribution channels of Viajero VIP magazine in Latin

America. Proposed joint ventures between Viajero VIP and interested

partners. Managed public relations for both magazines and represented the

publisher in tourism fairs in Gramado, Brazil, and ANATO in Bogot,

Colombia.

Academic Background

10 Master of Arts in Journalism - University of Arkansas, May 2007 - GPA:

4.0/4.0

Courses: Readings in Cultural Studies, Documentary Film Production I and

II, Advanced TV News Reporting, Media and Public Policy, International Film

Survey, American Film Survey.

11 Bachelor of Arts in Journalism - University of Arkansas, December 2003-

GPA: 3.6/4.0

Relevant courses: Fundamentals of Communication, Public Relations

Principles, Media Law, TV News Reporting II, TVI, TVII.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish EZNews

Creative and resourceful Tape to tape editing

Enjoy working with the public

Excellent time management and leadership skills Velocity

Conversational Portuguese Avid Pro

Other Activities

Enjoy multiple activities, including dancing as a Zumba instructor, acting,

traveling and exercising. I was very active in cultural events that

involved awareness of the Hispanic community both at the University of

Arkansas and in the Northwest Arkansas area.

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