Mia Alvarez
Pico Rivera
Summary
I am skilled in navigating the fast-paced environment of news analysis, reporting, and journalism with a strong background in conducting in-depth research to uncover essential facts and stories. I have made significant contributions to previous workplaces by enhancing audience engagement through compelling reporting and insightful analysis.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Assistant
Associated Students Inc. Cal State Long Beach
07.2025 - Current
- Coordinated event logistics, including venue selection and vendor management.
- Assisted in developing event schedules and timelines to ensure smooth execution.
- Managed registration processes and attendee communications for various events.
- Supported marketing efforts through social media promotion and content creation.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot issues during events in real-time.
- Organized materials and resources needed for successful event operations.
- Maintained inventory of supplies, ensuring availability for upcoming events.
- Managed event set-up and tear-down, ensuring timely completion of tasks for seamless transitions.
Contribute Writer
CSULB Newspaper (Long Beach Current)
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to obtain relevant information.
- Edited or rewrote written collateral and submitted for approval by supervisor or editor.
- Organized and tracked multiple projects to meet tight deadlines.
- Collaborated with writing team to develop scripts and advertising concepts.
- Conducted background research to add depth to scenes, history and characters.
- Ensured that all written work met quality standards before submission deadlines.
- Applied strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities to each assignment to produce best possible content.
- Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to enrich content quality.
Online Editor-in-Chief
Rio Hondo College Newspaper (El Paisano)
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.
- Provided feedback on article drafts before they were published.
- Held weekly editorial meetings to generate publication ideas and review staff recommendations.
- Wrote stories, articles, or newsletters for publication.
- Oversaw the production process from start to finish including proofreading, printing and distribution.
- Researched topics related to specific stories or publications as needed.
- Prepared, rewrote and edited copy to improve readability.
- Assigned topics, events and stories to individual writers or reporters for coverage.
Online Sports Editor
Rio Hondo College Newspaper (El Paisano)
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Proofread copy to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation and syntax.
- Researched topics related to team standings, player statistics, game highlights.
- Interviewed coaches, players, and other relevant individuals in order to obtain additional information about featured teams or athletes.
- Monitored daily sporting events and issues to discuss and report pertinent news.
- Held weekly editorial meetings to generate publication ideas and review staff recommendations.
- Collaborated with sports reporters to generate new story ideas.
- Proofed copy to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation and syntax.
- Assigned topics, events and stories to individual writers or reporters for coverage.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-2026
Associate of Arts - Journalism
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA05-2023
High School Diploma -
Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy
Pico Rivera, CA06-2021
Skills
- Fact-checking
- Issue research
- Broadcast media
- Excellent grammar
- Proofreading
- Strong research skills
- Editing
- AP style
Accomplishments
Journalism Association of Community Colleges 2023
Sports Photo (Fourth Place)
A sports photo that provides information supplementing a sports story, usually by adding the human element behind a news event or giving background through interpretation or explanation. The photographer may have some control of the setting in which the photo is taken, but the photo may not be set up, unless it's a portrait. The entry should be issue, trend or activity oriented and be of interest to the campus community.
Journalism Association of Community Colleges 2023
Team Feature (First Place)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Event Assistant
Associated Students Inc. Cal State Long Beach
07.2025 - Current
Contribute Writer
CSULB Newspaper (Long Beach Current)
08.2024 - 12.2024
Online Editor-in-Chief
Rio Hondo College Newspaper (El Paisano)
08.2022 - 05.2023
Online Sports Editor
Rio Hondo College Newspaper (El Paisano)
08.2021 - 05.2022
Associate of Arts - Journalism
Rio Hondo College
High School Diploma -
Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
California State University, Long Beach
Education and Training
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Internships
Fall 2025: Beach Pride Events
As a Beach Pride Events intern at CSULB, I help plan and run fun, engaging events that bring students together. I work with the Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) team to organize activities like concerts, movie nights, cultural celebrations, and Finals Week programs. My role includes helping with event setup, reaching out to vendors, writing professional emails, and coming up with creative ideas for themes and promotions. I also support social media outreach, signage, and making sure everything runs smoothly on event days. This internship has helped me build hands-on experience in event planning, communication, and teamwork, all while making campus life more exciting and inclusive.