Mellie Valencia

MellieVOnAir@gmail.com

Summary

Seeking an entry-level multimedia reporter and producer position at an innovative agency where I can enhance my skills in multimedia storytelling and TV production.

Education

Sam Houston State University Huntsville, Texas expected December 2025

Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication

Minor in Spanish

Skills

• Photography & Videography • Emotional Intelligence • Active Listening • Social Media Marketing • Verbal Communication • Problem Solving

Work Experience

The Houstonian Newspaper Huntsville, Texas May 2025 – Present

Multimedia Editor

  • Oversaw the creation and delivery of high-quality multimedia to engage viewers on web stories.

  • Created engaging stories for web and print media to display creative and appealing stories.

  • Organized social media advertisements to promote news stories to a wide range of audiences.

Sam Houston State University Huntsville, Texas January 2025 – Present

KSHU 7 Producer

  • Monitored all aspects of multimedia production, managing projects from concept to final delivery.

  • Managed TriCaster during studio productions to provide smooth transitions and live switching.

  • Programmed content for Channel 7 on Cablecast, ensuring timely and accurate scheduling.

KPRC 2 – NBC Affiliate Houston, Texas September 2024 – November 2024

News Department Intern

  • Contributed to newscast writing and producing for news segments to elevate final products.

  • Assisted with coordinating tasks and managing news coverage to ensure successful news delivery.

  • Attended editorial meetings to pitch story ideas to ensure connection to a young demographic.

Sam Houston State University Huntsville, Texas January 2023 – Present

Shop Sam Houston Coordinator

  • Developed social media pages to engage students, resulting in over 30k views each year.

  • Reduced support requests by 12.41% by promoting services on social media to students.

  • Expanded brand awareness of Auxiliary Services on campus through innovative posts.

HONORS & ACTIVITIES

  • Leadership roles:

  • The Houstonian, Multi-Platform Editor, Fall 2025,

  • Marketing Club, President 2024-2025,

  • Honors Student Advisory Council, Secretary 2024-2025,

  • Smith Hutson Scholarship, Public Relations Co-Chair 2024-2025, Pal Leader 2023-2024