Gerardo Martinez
Media Specialist
- Role
- Bilingual Media Specialist at Parkland Health
- Location
- Dallas, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gerardo Martinez
I\'m excited to begin this new chapter of my life with a new career as a Bilingual Media Specialist for Parkland Health\'s Corporate Communications Office. Before making the jump to communications, I was an experienced journalist. Throughout my nine-year tenure at FOX 4 as the Evening Digital Content Creator, I covered several pivotal news events, including the tragic July 7 ambush on police officers in Downtown Dallas, the Botham Jean shooting and its aftermath, the devastating 2021 winter storm and the heartbreaking case of Athena Strand’s disappearance and murder, among many others. Before my time in Dallas, I spent several years in the Tyler news market, honing my skills and gaining a broad understanding of the industry. I wore many hats, working as a production assistant, graphics operator, audio engineer, digital producer and general assignment TV reporter. While pursuing my education at the University of Texas at Tyler, I contributed to the university\'s award-winning Patriot Talon newspaper. I played a key role in pioneering the outlet\'s first video reports and broadcasts, showcasing his innovative approach to journalism. Outside of work, I\'m an active member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, where you can find me volunteering at the food pantry on weekends. I also volunteer with the SPCA of Texas and help foster cats with the Dallas Cat Lady organization.
Experience
Bilingual Media Specialist
Mar 2025 — Present · Dallas, TX, US
Education
University of Texas at Tyler
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mass Communication
2011 — 2015
Dallas College
Management - Supervisor Certificate
2017 — 2018
Skills
- Curriculum Design
- Final Cut Express
- Non-Linear Editing
- Camera Operation
- Camera Operating
- Final Cut Pro
- Broadcast Journalism
- Multimedia
- Adobe Premiere Elements
- Avid Inews
- Wordpress
- Public Speaking
- Editing
- Voice Over
- Video
- Video Editing
- Adobe Photoshop
- Tutoring
- Chyron
- Peer Mentoring
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Storytelling
- Student Development
- Student Teacher
- Ap Style
- Enps
- Photoshop
- Audacity
- Social Media
- Video Production
- Videography
- News Writing
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