Carlos Rene Castro

Arizona State University August 2024 – Present
Graduate Assistant Phoenix, AZ

▪ Contribute to award-winning journalism on health issues in underserved Hispanic and Indigenous communities.

▪ Assist with public relations campaigns, community outreach, and digital marketing for Spanish-speaking parents.

▪ Support efforts to inform officials and stakeholders about health challenges in Southwest underserved communities.

▪ Manage and coordinate project timelines to ensure the timely delivery of campaign materials and initiatives.

California High-Speed Rail Authority March 2024 – July 2024
Administrative Student Assistant Fresno, CA

▪ Assist the communications department by writing media advisories and content for the employee newsletter.

▪ Take photographs and videos during construction tours to utilize for social media platforms.

▪ Plan and write the weekly social media calendar for construction updates.

▪ Assist the community outreach department by organizing materials to hand out in community events.

The Collegian Aug. 2022 – May 2024
Multimedia Reporter Fresno, CA

▪ Write and edit over two weekly stories for multiple platforms, such as social media and newspaper website, that reach an audience of

30,000 monthly readers.

▪ Collaborate with newspaper section editors to create stories and features that connect with a population of 20,000 students.

▪ Cover news, sports, and community events by writing stories, shooting photos, and producing YouTube videos.

Vista Consulting Feb. 2024 – May 2024
Social Media Intern Clovis, CA

▪ Led a dynamic team of seven students in a Social Media class, driving impactful strategies.

▪ Launched Clovis Rodeo's TikTok account, gaining 340 followers within four weeks and over 2,000 likes.

City of Fresno-Fresno Yosemite International Airport Nov. 2022 – March 2024
Marketing/Public Relations Service Aide Fresno, CA

▪ Assisted with creating and distributing PR materials, including newsletters, press releases, and videos.

▪ Answered 20+ daily customer-related phone calls, responded to emails and inquiries, and performed other clerical tasks such as sorting and filing documents.

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey June 2023 – Aug. 2023
Media Relations Intern New York, NY

▪ Handled 10+ daily calls from media outlets, with duties including updating staff on breaking news and media clearances at facilities such as John F. Kennedy International Airport.

▪ Assisted with gathering daily 15+ press clips and supported with social media outreach of 15,000 followers.

Fresno State Athletics Aug. 2022 – Dec. 2022
Digital Media Intern Fresno, CA

▪ Captured videos and photographs with a professional DSLR camera at weekly sporting events, including soccer, football, and swimming.

▪ Edited four weekly videos and dozens of photographs using Adobe Premiere Pro and Lightroom for use across digital platforms of

20,000+ followers, such as Twitter and Instagram.

Big Fresno Fair Oct. 2022 – Oct. 2022
Communications Intern Fresno, CA

▪ Escorted local Fresno media outlets such as Univision 21 and KSEE24 throughout the Fairgrounds for news stories.

▪ Helped the Fair's social media pages reach 27,000 views during the 12 days of the Fair via Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook by showcasing Fair highlights through social media.