Work that pairs strong storytelling with real impact.
These examples show how I develop stories, communicate complex information clearly, and build the strategy that carries it to the people who need it — across newsrooms, national campaigns, and community-centered media.
From Strategy to Impact
Well Beings (PBS)
Audience Growth + Short-Form System
Caregiving Rollout
Campaign Execution + Performance
Documentary Toolkits
Messaging, FAQ & Assets
Communications & Public Information
Mock writing samples and materials that show how I can communicate on behalf of an organization — press materials, crisis messaging, and bilingual public information built for clarity when accuracy matters most.
Mock Press Release
A bilingual announcement demonstrating AP-style structure, institutional voice, and public-facing clarity in English and Spanish
Mock Holding Statement
A weather-related closure statement showing measured tone, clear safety guidance, and appropriate restraint while a situation develops.
Filmed, written, produced & edited by me.
Filmed, written, produced & edited by me.
Impactful Storytelling
This work demonstrates my approach to complex, high-stakes issues — reporting them accurately, understanding how the institutions involved actually work, and explaining them clearly to the public.
Buyer beware: 18 Valley residents claim to lose nearly $50,000 trying to buy used cars
‘There’s dead bodies everywhere’: Most migrants attempted to cross into the US illegally in July south of Tucson
From farm town to boomtown: Big changes coming to Laveen Village
Creative Digital Storytelling
This work shows the craft side of my storytelling — where editing, graphics, sound design, and a bit of creativity turn a story into something people want to watch. These pieces were produced and edited by me, most of them shot solo, and built to make information engaging, memorable, and made for the way audiences watch today.
Audience-Driven Storytelling
This work shows how I extend the reach through platform-native editing and social-first distribution, connecting important information with audiences beyond traditional media channels.
Manager assaults female construction worker
2M views & 228K likes
Man sent to hospital after taking “natural” supplement
3M views & 43K likes
High school student shot, killed by classmate identified
1.6M views & 73K likes
Filmed, written, produced, and edited independently in under eight hours — a single day's shift.
Visual Storytelling
My visual storytelling combines editorial judgment with end-to-end production to create emotionally resonant, audience-centered narratives. The stories below highlight my ability to independently film, write, produce, and edit compelling visual stories that translate lived experience into meaningful impact.
From selling mops to selling cars: The story of Sebastian Ibañez
26-year-old Glendale man and 6 siblings facing foreclosure, needs community's help
Postman puts out a call to help an 81-year-old woman with her yard work, neighbors answer the call
Filmed, written, produced, and edited independently in under eight hours — a single day's shift.
Written Storytelling
This work shows show I translate complex information into clear, credible long-form narrative across a wide range of subjects — the same skill required when an institution needs to explain something complicated to the public.
Arizona migrant detention center officers verbally abused detainees, used excessive force and chemical agents, report alleges
The day before a Valley Marine was supposed to come home for the holidays, he got sick. A sudden brain bleed forced doctors to remove half his skull.
3 deaths, 3 weeks, 1 Phoenix road: Why community members say this area is dangerous for vehicles
Filmed, written, produced, and edited independently in under eight hours — a single day's shift.
The 2020 Census, Explained:
A bilingual piece breaking down what the census is, why it matters, and what's at stake for Latino families, including how much federal funding Boston stands to lose for every person left uncounted. Combines custom graphics and dynamic editing with on-the-ground reporting on a local organization doing census outreach. Produced and edited independently, with photography support on location.
Lotería, Explained:
A playful feature on the traditional game known as Mexican Bingo, featuring a custom edit that places me inside one of the game's board spaces to walk viewers through how it's played. Shot, produced, and edited independently.
Saying Hello at a Safe Distance:
A creative take on the early pandemic's six-foot rule, reimagining how a hug-loving Latino community could greet each other safely, with playful alternatives and practical safety tips. Includes a sped-up sequence singing "Happy Birthday" twice to demonstrate proper handwashing time. Filmed, written, produced, and edited independently in under eight hours — a single day's shift.