Natalie Urquiza

Glendale, AZ ∙ (623)-687-1362 ∙ Nurquiza96@gmail.com ∙ https://natalieurquiza.weebly.com/

Multimedia Sports Journalist

Recent graduate with a degree in Sports Journalism and several years of part-time experience and internships. A motivated
young professional with an aptitude for innovation and creative problem solving. Communicative and personable, will learn
and adapt quickly, follow direction, and serve internal and external customers with poise and professionalism.
Areas of Expertise
● Adobe Product Suite ● Marketing ● Retail Sales
● APA style writing ● Microsoft Office ● Social Media
● Communication ● Photography ● Sports Writing

SPORTS MEDIA EXPERIENCE

Social Media/ Photography Manager, All Year Sports/National Youth Sports, Peoria, AZ, Jan 2020-Current
Multi-Faceted Sports Company founded in 1993 is expanding into sports equipment and active wear. We are a company that
focuses on excellence and great customer service.
● Social Media Content Scheduling/ engagement and growth
● Blog posts for website
● Answered phone calls and emails
● Quality Control photos

Digital Reporter, Arizona PBS/Cronkite Sports, Phoenix, AZ, Jan 2020-May 2020
Cronkite News is the foundation of the teaching hospital model and serves as the news division of Arizona PBS with 15 full-time
editor/professors and more than 120 students who produce daily news content on TV and digital platforms for Arizona
audiences. With news bureaus in Phoenix, Washington and Los Angeles, Cronkite News produces a 30-minute daily newscast
on Arizona PBS and mobile-engaged digital news site at https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/
● Pitched story ideas.
● Covered Texas Rangers and Mix Martial Arts.
● Shot photos for articles.
● Post to social media to drive views to the page.

Digital News reporter intern, Times Media Group, Phoenix, AZ, Aug. 2019-Dec. 2019
Times Media Group is a digital and print media company that operates in the Phoenix and Tucson metro markets. It serves a
wide variety of demographic audiences and communities with more than 1.1 million printed copies and millions of online
readers each month.
● Published weekly in the Glendale Star, Peoria Times, West Valley View and monthly for the Entertainer! Magazine.
● Composed features, business, entertainment and sports stories.
● Assigned and pitched stories.
Student reporter, Azpreps365.com, Phoenix, AZ, Aug. 2018- Dec. 2018
A website that covers Arizona high school sports throughout the entire state.
● Covered Peoria-Centennial high school sports; especially football.
● Shot photos for the articles.

Campus-Life Desk reporter, State Press, Tempe, AZ, Feb. 2018 - May 2018
Student run digital paper at Arizona State University.
● Pitch three stories every Sunday; landed first story about the new Trading Card Game Club on campus.
● Shot three photos per story.

Freelance reporter, The Voice, Glendale, AZ, Jan. 2016 - May 2016
Student run digital paper at Glendale Community College.
● Would pitch/write articles for the paper, randomly.

WORK HISTORY
Lead Style Advisor, JUSTICE FOR GIRLS, Glendale, AZ, 2014-2020
Girls’ Clothing and Fashion for Tweens.
 Provide assistant with marketing.
 Assist with sale set.
 Responsible for open/close of store.
 Customer Service.
 Process reports.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Sports Journalism | Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, 2020

Associate in Arts Degree | Glendale Community College, Glendale, AZ, 2017

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Volunteer, Ability 360, Phoenix, AZ, December 28, 2017