Eryn Reddell Wingert

Documenting the beauty of the Rio Grande Valley in Deep South Texas and the people who love living here.

In this role, I create content for Breakaway Cruises' social media pages, website and marketing material.

Since on-boarding with Welcome Home RGV, I document events via photos and videos; write and photograph for feature articles for publication; create web and social media content.

Compiled and drafted content for the City of McAllen website under the Public Information Office, in conjunction with the city's I.T. department - identifying outdated content; developing a new site map and drop down menu. In addition, on occasion, I wrote press releases and ad copy ; shared information to social media sites; assisted during city elections. I also served as a reporter, photographer, script writer and production assistant for the mayor's annual State of the City address.

Created the social media platforms; built an audience; managed the social media pages (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram); and created content for the McAllen Holiday Parade from its inception in 2013 until 2017.

In this volunteer position for the non-profit organization, the Valley Land Fund, I served as co-editor and committee chairperson for "Spirit of the Chaparral" photo book - a presentation of the Valley Land Fund's photography contest.

Along with my father, Larry Reddell, we set out to document the stories of the veterans who served on the U.S.S. Suwannee CVE 27 during WWII.

During my tenure with KGBT Channel 4 News, I served as a weekend producer, working up to managing editor and executive producer.

Produced radio commercials as a copywriter, voice-over talent, and audio editor.