Resume EXPERIENCE KNSD/NBC 7 San Diego, CA September 2019-Present Investigative Reporter Pitch, research, write and report investigative stories for NBC 7 Gather Spanish interviews and report investigations for Telemundo 20 (KUAN) Primary anchor fill-in for all primetime NBC 7 newscasts Write and report long-form investigative content for NBC San Diego and Peacock digital streaming channels WPTA/ABC21 Fort Wayne, IN August 2016-August 2019 Main Anchor/Investigative Reporter Anchor and help produce 5, 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts Pitch local story ideas, drive lead-worthy reporter assignments and team coverage at editorial meetings Launch investigative team “Digging Deeper” in 2016; report, write and edit investigative “Digging Deeper” reports Regularly file public record requests to add context to breaking news, daily investigative sidebars, and in-depth investigative reports WSJV-TV/FOX28 South Bend, IN June 2014-August 2016 Weekend Anchor/Reporter (December 2014-August 2016) Solo-produce and solo-anchor Saturday and Sunday 10 p.m. newscasts Manage reporters and photographer/editor, assign stories and copy edit scripts Multimedia Journalist (June 2014-December 2014) Pitch, shoot, write, edit and front enterprise reports for prime newscast three days a week Maintain sources in local government, education, law enforcement, non-profits to break news and land exclusive interviews with plaintiffs/defendants, investigators, elected officials, etc. David PR Group Miami, FL June 2011-June 2013 Account Executive Pitch story ideas featuring clients to various media outlets Ghostwrite by-lined articles for trade publications and blog posts Secure phone and TV interviews, media tours and press events EDUCATION Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism ﹣ New York May 2014 Master of Science in Journalism with Honors University of Miami School of Communications ﹣ Coral Gables, FL May 2011 Double major Bachelor of Science in Public Relations Bachelor of Arts in Art History SKILLS/INTERESTS Bilingual in Spanish Proficient in Dalet for logging interviews and editing show scripts Proficient in Latakoo and Dejero Active Member of National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Pacific Southwest Chapter AWARDS Emmy Awards (2024) Writer - Short or Long Form Content "The Larry Millete Interview: Writer Composite" Investigative - News - Single Report/Multiple Reports "Answers for Arabella: Foster Care Abuse Records Revealed" News Special "What Happened to Maya Millete? Larry's Jailhouse Interview" Emmy Awards (2023) Crime/Justice Who killed Aarabella?, Mike Dorfman, Alexis Rivas, Meredith Royster, NBC 7 San Diego Investigative-News Neighbors Say Police Failed Murder Victim, Mike Dorfman, Alexis Rivas, Meredith Royster, Mark Leimbach, NBC 7 San Diego Diversity/Equity/Inclusion - News Black & Wearing a Hoodie: The Reason for a Traffic Stop?, MikeDorfman, Alexis Rivas, NBC 7 San Diego Specialty Reporting – “The Digital Divide” (2021) San Diego Press Club Excellence in Journalism Awards Investigative Series -- "Dying on the Job" (2019) Regional & National Edward R. Murrow Award for Investigative Reporting Regional Emmy Award (Lower Great Lakes Chapter) for Best Investigative Series National Headliner Award, 3rd Place for Continuing Coverage Indiana Pro Society of Professional Journalists, 1st Place for Investigative Reporting (outside Indianapolis market) Indiana AP Broadcasters Association Award, 1st Place for Best Investigative Report (outside Indianapolis market) Continuing Coverage ﹣ “Public Hearing, Private Record” (2018) 1st Place, Indiana Associated Press Broadcasters Award 1st Place, Indiana Pro Society of Professional Journalists Best in Journalism Award Nominated, Emmy Award, NATAS Lower Great Lakes Chapter Best Newscast ﹣ ABC21 News at 11 (2018) 1st Place, Indiana Associated Press Broadcasters Award 1st Place, Indiana Pro Society of Professional Journalists Best in Journalism Award Station of the Year ﹣ABC21 2017 Indiana Broadcasters Association Spectrum Awards REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Alexis Rivas