Dennis Valera Jr.

EXPERIENCE
Multimedia Editor (Aug. 2012 - May 2013); Asst. Multimedia Editor (Oct. 2011 - May 2012)
The Columbia Chronicle, Oct. 2011 - May 2013
- Multimedia reporter and videographer for this award-winning newspaper.
- Produced, shot and edited content weekly for the web.
- Reported live for Te Chronicles frst live broadcast for the 2012 Presidential Election.
Media Intern
Hispanic Link News Service, May 2012 - Aug. 2012 Washington, D.C.
- Reported on national issues and events that relate to the Latino/Hispanic community.
- Executive producer for a project with the Washington Media Institute; located and conducted
interviews with embassy officials and high profile figures in the D.C./Maryland/Virginia area.
SKILLS
EDUCATION
Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, Ill.
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
Chicago, Ill.
- Videography (JVC ProHD, Canon XH A1)
- Digital Photography (Canon 7D, Nikon 3100)
- Video Editing Software (iMovie, Final Cut Pro 7 and X)
- Adobe Applications (Premiere, Photoshop, Bridge, Lightroom, InDesign)
- Fluent in social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, and WordPress.
REFERENCES
- Chris Richert, General Manager of The Columbia Chronicle, crichert@colum.edu
- Yolanda Joe, Associate Professor at Columbia College Chicago, yjoe@colum.edu
- Katy Smyser, NBC 5 Chicago investigative producer, katy.smyser@nbcuni.com
Investigative Unit Intern
NBC 5 Chicago/WMAQ-TV, Feb. 2014 - May 2014
- Researcher for the NBC 5 Investigates team, gathering documents and analyzing data trends.
- Background individuals extensively for both specials and day-of-air stories.
- Generate creative content to supplement packages for the web.
Chicago, Ill.
Special Projects Intern
CBS 2 Chicago/WBBM-TV, Sept. 2013 - Dec. 2013
- Field produced for consumer/general assignment reporter Dorothy Tucker.
- Wrote VO/SOT versions of Tuckers stories.
- Researcher for other producers and reporters for special projects when needed.
Chicago, Ill.
davj16@gmail.com / (815)546-9280
dennisvalera.com / @kuyadeejay