Adela Uchida

Experience

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  ABC13 Houston

  Sept 2008 - Jan 2014

  Anchor/Reporter

  - Anchor for weekend evening newscasts and regular fill-in for all weekday newscasts- Reporter for weekday early evening newscasts- Host of community affairs show, "Visions," used strong research skills and relationships with key contacts to develop content for the show- Active on Facebook and Twitter, high engagement numbers- Regional, national and international travel on assignment- Winner of the 2013 National Journalism Award from the Asian American Journalists Association- Emmy nominated for coverage of earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis in 2011 as only local reporter in Japan - Runner, blogger and reporter for station's annual production of the Chevron Houston Marathon Show less

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  News92FM KROI-FM

  Apr 2014 - Oct 2014

  News Reporter

  - General assignment reporter - Used extensive network of sources to develop stories; maintained strong working relationships with key contacts- Used Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as newsgathering tools- Active on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram; high engagement with followers through content strategy that included news and community affairs. - Recorded and edited stories using iPhone and iPad-Applied strong research and analytical skills- Performed in a high pressure working environment with multiple deadlines a day Show less

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  CBS Austin

  Jan 2015 - now

  Anchor/Reporter

  - Evening anchor on weekends, primary weekday evening fill-in, and weekday general assignment reporter- Oversee weekend news content, including highly-watched Sunday 10 pm newscast, and advise junior staff-Write and produce original news content and copyedit content written by other staff- Travel regionally for breaking news like hurricanes and police chief leaving. - High engagement with news content on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms- Strong research and analytical skills Show less