John-Carlos Estrada
News Anchor at CBS Austin | Independent Filmmaker
- Role
- Independent Filmmaker at Cbs Austin
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About John-Carlos Estrada
Meet John-Carlos Estrada, your anchor on CBS Austin This Morning, weekdays from 4:30 to 7 a.m. With nearly two decades of journalism experience, John-Carlos has anchored and reported in cities across Texas and Florida. He launched his career as a network producer in New York City and Washington, D.C. His storytelling has earned recognition from the GLAAD Media Awards, Telly Awards, Lone Star EMMYs, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists, Texas Association of Broadcasters, Texas AP Awards, Florida AP Awards, and the Florida Society of Professional Journalists. In Austin, he’s been named one of the city’s top anchors/reporters by The Austin Chronicle, the Austin Under 40 Awards, and HABLA Con Orgullo, which honors Latino leaders making a difference in Central Texas. John-Carlos is also an award-winning filmmaker. His documentary Barbette + Fontaine, inspired by a feature he reported for CBS Austin, tells the story of Round Rock-born drag artist Barbette, who captivated audiences in Paris during the 1920s. The film has been honored with NLGJA’s Excellence in Documentary, Wicked Queer’s Best of Show, and a Lone Star EMMY nomination. He is currently working on several new film projects, continuing to spotlight untold stories and LGBTQ+ history through a Texas lens. A proud graduate of Columbia Journalism School and The George Washington University, John-Carlos was born in Dallas and raised in Garland. He holds dual U.S-Mexico citizenship and remains deeply connected to both cultures. In Austin, he shares his life with his husband, Bruce, a local physician and UT Medical School professor, as well as their French Bulldogs, Sanibel, Violet, and Louie, and stepchildren, Carson and Ainsley. Together, they enjoy exploring the city and staying active. John-Carlos has completed the Marine Corps Marathon, the Philadelphia Marathon, and several Ragnar relays and half-marathons around the U.S. Community service is at the core of his work. He regularly supports causes such as the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Make-A-Wish, Junior Achievement, the Hill Country Ride for AIDS, and the City of Austin’s Día de los Muertos celebration. He also serves as vice president of the board at ASHwell, one of Austin’s LGBTQ+ clinics and its future LGBTQ+ community center. A proud first-generation Mexican-American, John-Carlos visits local schools to share his journey in journalism, reminding students that no matter their background, Sí, se puede. Learn more: bit.ly/JCEabout
Experience
Independent Filmmaker
Jun 2023 — Present · Austin, TX, US
Co-Directed and produced the award-winning documentary “Barbette + Fontaine”- Nominated for Lone Star Emmy for Diversity/Equity/Inclusion- Long Form- 2025 NLGJA Excellence in Journalism Award for “Best Documentary” from the prestigious NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists- Selected for the prestigious NewFest: New York City’s LGBTQ+ Film Festival and Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival - Best Documentary at the LGBTQ+ Toronto Film Festival, New Bedford Film Festival & Texas Shorts Film Festival- World Premiere at the 40th annual Wicked Queer: LGBTQIA+ Boston Film Festival (Winner: Best In Show)- Currently working on a new documentary and other film ideas
Education
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Relations and Affairs
2005 — 2009
Columbia University
Master of Science (MS), Journalism
2011 — 2013
Skills
- Journalism
- Enps
- Copy Editing
- Video Production
- News Writing
- Digital Journalism
- Community Outreach
- New Media
- Media Relations
- Media Planning
- Video Journalism
- Non-Linear Editing
- Final Cut Pro
- Press Releases
- Television
- Editing
- News Anchoring
- International Relations
- Digital Video
- Field Producing
- Proofreading
- On-Air Reporting
- Digital Media
- Spanish
- Investigative Reporting
- Video Editing
- Blogging
- Tv News Production
- Social Media
- Breaking News
- Web Content
- Online Journalism
- Politics
- Writing
- Post Production
- Video
- Television News
- Broadcast Journalism
- Newsgathering
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