High School Service
Resume:
Christina Durano
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Christina Durano
P.O. Box 90625
Albuquerque, NM, 87199
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EDUCATION
Tel Aviv University, Department of Middle Eastern and African History Tel Aviv, Israel
Masters of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies
October 2012-Present
Fulbright Scholar, University of the Philippines Diliman Manila, Philippines
Project: Filipino Journalists in EDSA 1: An Analysis of Media as a Conduit for Social Change
June 2010-February 2011
Texas Christian University, Schieffer School of Journalism – Fort Worth, TX
Bachelor of Science in broadcast journalism, political science minor
Cumulative GPA: 3.95
August 2006-May 2010
University of Westminster – London, UK
Fall 2008
Exchange Programme
GPA 4.0
MEDIA EXPERIENCE
British Broadcasting Corporation - Manila, Philippines
Producer/Multimedia Journalist, June 2009-June 2011
Pitched and produced stories about the Philippines and Asia for BBC radio, television, and online outlets.
Interview sources. Shoot and edit television and radio packages for an international audience.
Co-produced investigative documentary The President and the Pulpit about the controversial Philippine Reproductive Health Bill for flagship BBC program Newsnight.”
Researched and write articles for BBC Travel.
International Radio Television Society - New York, NY
Summer Fellow, Summer 2009
Attended seminars and networked with professionals in all aspects of the media business.
FOX News/FOX Business Network - New York, NY
News Intern, Summer 2008 and 2009
Conducted pre-interviews, edited VOs, researched, pitched segments, booked guests, coordinated logistics, and helped with green room operations for two summer internships.
Selected to launch the first FOX News Channel University website. Brainstormed ideas, created V-Logs, produced tutorials, wrote content, designed layout, and contributed to every aspect of the site.
CBS News London Bureau - London, UK
News Intern, Fall 2008
Field produced, interviewed, edited, researched, and supported producers and correspondents in- bureau and in the field for CBS News and Newspath affiliate service.
Assisted online producer with web copy and research for dotcom.
Palestra.net -Fort Worth, TX and London, UK
TCU Correspondent/Reporter, Spring 2008-Fall 2009
Produced and reported at least two stories a week for FOX-affiliated website for students.
Blogged and updated TCU-related multimedia on Palestra.net website.
TCU News Now – Fort Worth, TX
Convergence Producer, Spring 2010
Created role of convergence producer to spearhead convergence of student media outlets.
Oversaw integration of television, print, radio, and online news reports.
News Director, Fall 2009
Oversaw content and direction of weekly newscast TCU News Now.
Maximized use of new media.
Helped distribute content to other markets and platforms.
Reporter/Anchor, Fall 2006-Spring 2010
Generated stories, shot, edited and produced segments for campus newscast, CW33, and the Mountain.
Anchored weekly news broadcasts and produced/anchored daily webcasts.
KTCU FM 88.7 The Choice - Fort Worth, TX
Reporter, Fall 2009
Wrote and produced daily newsbreaks highlighting campus and local news for KTCU radio station.
Disc Jockey, Fall 2009
Operated equipment and served as disc jockey for morning drive time
Produced PSAs and promos for campus and community causes and events.
TCU Daily Skiff Newspaper – Fort Worth, TX
Reporter/Opinion Writer, Spring 2008
Wrote profiles, features, hard news, breaking news, document analyses, and in-depth articles for TCU s award-winning newspaper.
Contributed blogs, multimedia, and online content.
Covered a three-hour weekly general assignment shift and reported on the business beat.
Opinion Writer, Spring 2007-Fall 2008
Contributed weekly opinion columns to campus newspaper.
Miscellaneous Media Experience
Produced and hosted 20 studio and field programs and four documentaries for local cable channel.
Produced instructional and promotional videos for various TCU and departments and organizations.
Design and implement award-winning websites for local businesses; served as webmaster for TCU Student Government Association.
Helped re-establish New Mexico Society of Professional Journalists chapter by sitting in board and serving as secretary. Also helped found TCU Communicators of Color and participated in RTNDA.
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Durano, Christina. Filipino Journalists in EDSA 1: An Analysis of Media as a Conduit for Social Change. Dusit Thani Hotel, Bangkok. 17 March 2011. Southeast Asia Fulbright Conference Plenary Session. Also presented at University of the Philippines – Diliman Faculty Lecture Colloquium.
Durano, Christina. Reading: the Key to Success. Culiat High School National English Month Celebration. Culiat Auditorium, Manila. 29 November 2011. Keynote Address. Also presented at Batasan Hills National High School National English Month Celebration.
Durano, Christina. AIRWAVES: Indecency Regulation Sense or Censorship. TCU Honors Week. Scharbauer Hall, Fort Worth. 14 April 2010. Thesis Presentation. Also presented at TCU College of Communication Research Festival.
Durano, Christina. AIRWAVES: Indecency Regulation Sense or Censorship. TCU Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creativity, June 2010.
Durano, Christina. Learning to Live Responsibly. Frog Features, 2008.
KEY SKILLS
Familiar with control room, newsroom, field, and studio operations.
Proficient using Avid Non-Linear Editing System, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Adobe Premiere Pro.
Comfortable working with Avid iNews, AP ENPS, Avid Interplay Assist, Ardendo Ardome, Pathfire.
Capable with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, InCopy, Photoshop.
Adept at video and digital still photography.
Competent on both Mac and Windows platforms; skilled using Microsoft Office systems.
JOURNALISM AWARDS
International Radio Television Society Stephen K. Nenno Inspirational Fellow Award – 2009
Second Place, Society of Professional Journalists Region 8 Mark of Excellence Award for Television In-Depth Reporting – 2010
Second Place, Society of Professional Journalists Region 8 Mark of Excellence Award for Television Feature – 2008
Recipient, Donovan Knox Scholarship – 2009
Recipient, Stan Pieringer Grant – 2008
Recipient, Jim Trinkle Scholarship – 2007
Member, Kappa Tau Alpha Journalism Honor Society
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Foreign Correspondents’ Association of the Philippines
Society of Professional Journalists
Radio-Television News Directors’ Association
UNIVERSITY HONORS
Fulbright Grant (to the Philippines)
Marshall Scholarship Finalist
First Place, College of Communication Festival of Research and Creativity – 2010
Seven-time TCU Scholar (4.0 GPA)
Tucker Award for Leadership and Service
Leadership Scholar
Pillar of University Leadership Award
Clark Society Scholarship
Dean’s Scholarship
Honors College
Honors Scholar Research Grant
Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Initiative Grant
Grace Harrington Wilson Mensa Scholarship
TCU Mission Statement Scholarship
TCU/National Dean’s List
Mortar Board National Senior Honor Society
Phi Beta Delta Study Abroad Honor Society
Alpha Lambda Delta First Year Honor Society
Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society
National Scholars Honor Society
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
North American Scholars Consortium
Ms. TCU Finalist
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Webmaster/Historian/Representative, TCU Student Government Association, Fall 2006-Spring 2010
Fellow, Chancellor’s Leadership Program, Fall 2006-Spring 2010
Mentor, Connections First Year Experience Program, Fall 2009
Secretary, Honors Student Cabinet, Spring 2009-Spring 2010
Representative, Student Publications Committee, Fall 2007-Spring 2010
Representative, Computer and Telecommunications Committee, Fall 2009-Spring 2010
Delegate, National Model United Nations (New York and International Conferences), Spring 2009-Spring 2010 (received outstanding position paper and outstanding delegation awards)
Member, Student Foundation, Spring 2007-Spring 2010
Vice President, Children of the American Revolution, Fall 2006-Spring 2010
Member, Leadership Council, Fall 2007-Spring 2010
Facilitator, Frog Camp Casa Nueva and Quest, Summer 2007-2009
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Volunteer, Gawad Kalinga Foundation (community-building in the Philippines), Fall 2006-Spring 2010
Member, Alpha Phi Omega Community Service Fraternity, Fall 2006-Spring 2010
President, Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, Fall 2006-Spring 2008
Mentor, College Student for a Day Program, Fall 2006-Spring 2008
Member, Alpha Phi Omega Community Service Fraternity, Fall 2006-Spring 2010
Tutor, Starpoint School, Fall 2006-Spring 2008
Founder, Ruby Day, Fall 2002-Spring 2006
MISCELLANEOUS
Tutor, Writing Associates, Fall 2007-Spring 2010
Harp Ensemble, Fall 2006-Spring 2010
Women’s Choir, Fall 2006-Spring 2009
Travel, 50 states and 52 countries, Fall 2002-PresentAbout
Christina Durano is an award-winning international journalist, currently pursuing a Masters in Middle Eastern Studies at Tel Aviv University. Prior to moving to Israel, Christina worked as a multimedia journalist and producer for the BBC in Manila, Philippines.
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