BELLA BARBOSA

EDUCATION

American University (AU), Washington, DC Dec 2024

Bachelor of Arts Broadcast Journalism & Political Science, GPA: 3.78 Dec 2024

Honors: School of Public Affairs & School of Communications Dean’s List, Streitmatter Prize Best Video Story (2nd), 2024

EXPERIENCE

Multimedia Journalist/Fill-in anchor, Action News Now (KHSL/KNVN), Chico, CA Aug 2025 - Pres.

Pitch enterprising and investigative story ideas in daily editorial meetings
Shoot, write, and edit VOSOTs and PKGs for evening shows daily under 6 hour deadline
Report live up to 4 times a day
Cover breaking news on air and on social media, through Facebook Lives and recorded vertical videos across platforms
Promote stories through social media across platforms
Write articles for web and clip and attach stories daily
Fill-in anchor for 12 pm, 4 pm, and 11 pm shows as needed, still turning story as MMJ for evening shows
Produce 12 pm and 11 pm shows, when anchoring

News Show Team Intern, CNN, Washington, DC Oct 2024 - Dec 2024

Researched upcoming guests and helped gather elements for The Lead with Jake Tapper
Transcribed audio and input into iNews
Wrote VOs to air on The Chris Wallace Show
Created graphics and lower thirds for The Lead and The Chris Wallace Show

Reporter/Producer, ATV News, AU, Washington, DC Aug 2023 - Dec 2024

Attend pitch meetings and contribute package ideas for Sports Zone and News sections
Conduct interviews with members of the American University community
Film and edit b-roll, voiceovers and interviews for packages
Perform rotating duties during broadcasts, such as anchor, decks, & floor manager, 3 times a semester

News Intern, KOVR, CBS13, Sacramento, CA Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

SKILLS

Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok
Technical: Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and Audition; Edius, Canva, ENPS, iNews