nicole barrios

* ▪Researched and wrote 6 articles weekly on Round Rock and Pflugerville city governments, school districts, crime, community and lifestyle issues * ▪Operated social media platforms including Facebook and Twitter for Round Rock Leader and Pflugerville Pflag community newspapers * ▪Shot and edited video packages and photographs on DSLR and phone camera as well as Adobe Photoshop with quick turnaround deadlines * ▪Communicated effectively with elected officials including city council members, Gov. Gregg Abbot and more, as well as community sources to build strong, professional relationships and partnerships * ▪Managed time and schedule to successfully meet deadlines

* ▪ Managed a staff of 8 editors * ▪ Coordinated print and online content * ▪ Edited and approved final content for print and online publication * ▪ Wrote headlines for print and online editions * ▪ Supervised digital content and initiatives * ▪ Worked one-on-one with editors and staff to better content, communication and productivity * ▪ Served as a student leader on the Texas State University campus * ▪ Worked with university administrators and faculty

* ▪ Co-hosted on the Inside the Newsroom podcast * ▪ Liaised with the college radio station, KTSW, for cross-platforming events and relations * ▪ Organized San Marcos City Council election debate and campus political organization debate * ▪ Edited news articles for grammar, factual errors and AP Style three nights a week * ▪ Composed the Crime Blotter and On This Day in History sections of the paper * ▪ Edited press releases featured in the paper * ▪ Worked with reporters and guided them while writing * ▪ Attended 4 editorial board meetings a week * ▪ Wrote news articles weekly and picked up extra assignments when staff reporters could not

* ▪ Interview students, faculty and staff in the university for current stories of interest * ▪ Interview city, county and state officials for articles * ▪ Write two to three clear, concise news articles weekly * ▪ Cover President’s Cabinet beat * ▪ Meet strict deadlines and work well under stress * ▪ Balance school work with newspaper work effectively * ▪ Coordinate with staff photographers and editors * ▪ Demonstrate initiative, professionalism, creativity and clear, concise writing * ▪ Have a strong knowledge of AP Style

* ▪ Write two to three articles weekly for the news, education and community sections * ▪ Work 15 to 20 hours a week * ▪ Effectively meet weekly deadlines and self-edit * ▪ Take photographs to accompany articles * ▪ Coordinate well with other reporters and staff to produce content and meet deadlines

* Weekend breaking news reporter at the Austin American-Statesman. * ▪Covered weekend breaking news desk in Austin writing articles for Sunday paper and website * ▪Managed time and schedule to successfully meet deadlines * ▪Shot and edited video packages and photographs on DSLR and phone camera as well as Adobe Photoshop with quick turnaround deadlines * ▪Investigated breaking news stories accurately and quickly under pressure with quick deadlines * ▪Collaborated with Statesman reporters, photographers and videographers to complete stories * ▪Worked in partnership with multiple section editors to produce quality content

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, Bowie Art Club, English tutor

Activities and Societies: The University Star, The Terry Scholarship and Terry Foundation, First Generation Student Organization, Texas State Council of Scholars, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Kappa Tau Alpha National Honor Society