Ana María Ariza Journalist/Host/ CV Download PDF Version
Ana María Ariza Producer CV Download PDF Version
Bilingual (Spanish) Journalist/Host/Producer
Professional Profile
I am an expert in broadcasting and journalism with extensive experience in writing, creating and controlling of shows.
I have integral knowledge of the field through professional practices including, but not limited to, the areas of live and recorded production,
interviewing, on-air talent, and programming.
Published Articles
"Bad weather stops students protest"– El Diario La Prensa, New York.
"It´s Spanglish Lite"– The New York Post, New York.
"Nicolas Cage contacts his inner mole"– Actual Magazine, New York.
"Lack of love in the time of cholera"– Cravings Magazine New York.
"Do you want to go out with me?"–Cravings Magazine New York.
"Weak or strong sex?"–Cravings Magazine New York.
"Catalino Sandino wants to do comedy"–El Especial New York weekly magazine.
"Samuel Torres, Colombian percussionist conquers the world", El Heraldo Colombian newspaper, feature article in Sunday magazine
Reporter & Host
Actual Magazine *, Reporter, New York special events.
*Recent work includes interviewing the cast of G-Force (Tracy Morgan, Nicolas Cage, Bill Nighy and others).
"El Especial weekly"*, Host/Reporter, New York special events.
*Recent work includes interviewing the cast of love in the time of cholera (Benjamin Bratt, John Leguizamo, Catalina Sandino Moreno and others).
Baracunátana, Host, Queens Public TV Channel, Queens, New York.
Colombia Expo Show 2008, Host, live event, New York.
Lipstick Jungle background, red carpet reporter, TV series.
"Learning Spanish" Spanish language lessons, Host/Teacher, Learning Spanish,Inc., DVD and Online.
"La Guia" Daily Talk/Video Music Show, Host/Prod/Dir, Televista S.A. Barranquilla, Colombia.
Noticiero Televista, Daily News Show, Reporter, Televista S.A. Barranquilla, Colombia.
Radio Host
"Talk with us" "Habla con nosotros", Talk Show Host, 103.5 A.M. Barranquilla, Colombia.
COMMERCIALS & VOICEOVERS
Voice over for commercial sponsors, including MTV Latino Miami, X Box, Revlon and Crush.
Stock Footage - Principal Business Woman - Getty Images.
Education, Training & Awards
New York University – Certificate in Journalism with emphasis on investigation, New York 2011.
Miami-Dade College - AS Degree in TV and Radio Production, Miami, Florida 2002.
Miami-Dade College - BA Degree in Communications, Miami, Florida 2001.
Winner - Best Video Award Miami-Dade College.
TVI Actors Studio
Commercial Technique Class - Tony Pichette.
Hosting/Commercial evaluation intensive - Barbara Barna - Adam Joseph - Tray Weiss.
Television Audition Technique - Rob Decina.
Prime TV/Film OnCamera Intensive - Kim Miscia.
Scene Study - Valerie Kingston.
TV Hosting - Barbara Barna.
Actors Connection
On-Air Hosting & TV Anchor (Advanced) - Pat Murphy.
Hosting Boot Camp - Marki Costello.
Special Skills & Interests
Fluent in Spanish. IRE Member.
Basic Knowledge: Italian and French.
Sony 600 and 910 (linear editing); Final Cut Pro (non-linear).
Working Knowledge: Grass Valley switcher, Teleprompter system, Digital and Beta Camera, Pro-Tools 24 channels Audio console and program.
Microsoft, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Photoshop, Movie Magic Budgeting and Louth Animation.
VOICE OVER AND DEMO REELS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Independent / Freelance
Production Assistant & PR
Production management sssistant, red carpet at the MTV video music awards 2006.
Production management assistant, video music awards press conference 2006
Talent at the MTV Show "Yo Mama".
Production management assistant, MTV2 $2 Bill System of a down concert.
Production management assistant, MTV U Woodie awards 2005.
Production management assistant, MTV video music awards 2005.
Public relations assistant to the Colombian party for independence at the Whitehouse.
Design, marketing, production and selling of promotional items supporting patriotism.
MTV Networks / MTV Latin Amercia
Master Control Operator / MTV / Nickelodeon Library Coordinator / Intern.
Operate all related patch panels and routing switchers for MTV Networks.
Control framing, contrast, brilliance, color balance and fidelity of image being transmitted.
Monitor on-air programs to ensure technical quality of broadcast.
Handle all aspects of origination and integration of live events.
Review air logs and basic network set up for all networks.
Preview upcoming programs to determine that signal is functioning, and that program will be ready for transmission at required time.
Ensure that all recorded material was properly categorized for MTV Latin America library.
Assist in the pre and postproduction of new programming and promotion on air.
Responsible for the procurement of video stock for local and regional production.
Voiceovers for commercial sponsors.
Translate TV shows from English to Spanish.
Assist supervising producer of “Conexión” (video musical production).
Crescent Moon Records, Estefan Enterprises
Intern
Creation and distribution of artists' press kits throughout the country.
Jackass: The Movie
Production Assistant.
