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Brooke Holmquist Cabrales
_________________________________________
2036 Seascape Blvd, Aptos, CA 95003
(408) 489-2368
brookellen@gmail.com
Objective
To obtain a communications position that will utilize my extensive media experience,
superior communication skills and community involvement.
Skills
• More than 7 years experience as a television news reporter
• Excellent writing skills with ability to work on tight deadlines
• Ability to condense and simplify technical information
• Data analysis expert
• Develop strong professional relationships and build extensive range of
community contacts, including government officials, business leaders, nonprofits
and residents
• Successfully coordinate and manage communications projects with a team of
editors, reporters, and photographers
• Specialize in investigative, public advocacy journalism, and unique story telling
• Provide website content and build social media brand through Twitter, Facebook,
Instagram
• Basic HTML, Photoshop, Power Point, Microsoft Office, video editing software
Experience
Assistant News Director KION CBS 46/KCBA FOX 35/CW/T23 July 2012-present
Manage day-to-day operations of the newsroom
Work closely with the reporters to develop unique story ideas and storytelling
Approve all copy for air and make final editorial decisions
Supervise and train staff of 30
Video Journalist Reporter KION CBS 46/KCBA FOX 35 2007 – 2012
Research, shoot, write, edit, and deliver stories live in the field
Investigative journalist for investigative unit
Assignment Editor KION CBS 46/KCBA FOX 35 2006 – 2007
Help reporters research, write, and deliver reports live in the field
Make beat calls and stay informed on local happenings including court cases
Develop and keep updated all local stories or local ties to national stories
Supervise and assign reporter and photographer duties
National Sales Assistant Manager KION CBS 46/KCBA FOX 35 2005-2006
Assist the National Sales Manager in handling all national accounts
Education
University of the Pacific 2000-2005
MA, Mass Communication 2003-
2005
BA, Mass Communication 2000-
2003
Additional Involvement and recognition
Spokesperson and board member, Aptos Sports Foundation
Board member, Aptos High School Sports Hall of Fame
Watsonville High School Video Academy mentor
An integral part of station awards including a national Cronkite award, 5 regional Edward
R. Murrow awards, and two Emmys.
References
Zach Friend
Santa Cruz County Supervisor – District 2
Zach.friend@santacruzcounty.us
(831) 239-3789
Shanna McCord Crigger
Director of Content
Graniterock
scrigger@graniterock.com
(831)768-2068
Matt Stein
Assistant News Director WREG NewsChannel 3
Matt.stein@WREG.com
(901) 849-4456
Jasmine Viel
Former Anchor KION NewsChannel 5/CW/FOX35
Jasmine_viel@yahoo.com
(714) 925-0185

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BrookeHolmquistResume2015

  • 1. Brooke Holmquist Cabrales _________________________________________ 2036 Seascape Blvd, Aptos, CA 95003 (408) 489-2368 brookellen@gmail.com Objective To obtain a communications position that will utilize my extensive media experience, superior communication skills and community involvement. Skills • More than 7 years experience as a television news reporter • Excellent writing skills with ability to work on tight deadlines • Ability to condense and simplify technical information • Data analysis expert • Develop strong professional relationships and build extensive range of community contacts, including government officials, business leaders, nonprofits and residents • Successfully coordinate and manage communications projects with a team of editors, reporters, and photographers • Specialize in investigative, public advocacy journalism, and unique story telling • Provide website content and build social media brand through Twitter, Facebook, Instagram • Basic HTML, Photoshop, Power Point, Microsoft Office, video editing software Experience Assistant News Director KION CBS 46/KCBA FOX 35/CW/T23 July 2012-present Manage day-to-day operations of the newsroom Work closely with the reporters to develop unique story ideas and storytelling Approve all copy for air and make final editorial decisions Supervise and train staff of 30 Video Journalist Reporter KION CBS 46/KCBA FOX 35 2007 – 2012 Research, shoot, write, edit, and deliver stories live in the field Investigative journalist for investigative unit Assignment Editor KION CBS 46/KCBA FOX 35 2006 – 2007 Help reporters research, write, and deliver reports live in the field Make beat calls and stay informed on local happenings including court cases Develop and keep updated all local stories or local ties to national stories Supervise and assign reporter and photographer duties National Sales Assistant Manager KION CBS 46/KCBA FOX 35 2005-2006 Assist the National Sales Manager in handling all national accounts
  • 2. Education University of the Pacific 2000-2005 MA, Mass Communication 2003- 2005 BA, Mass Communication 2000- 2003 Additional Involvement and recognition Spokesperson and board member, Aptos Sports Foundation Board member, Aptos High School Sports Hall of Fame Watsonville High School Video Academy mentor An integral part of station awards including a national Cronkite award, 5 regional Edward R. Murrow awards, and two Emmys. References Zach Friend Santa Cruz County Supervisor – District 2 Zach.friend@santacruzcounty.us (831) 239-3789 Shanna McCord Crigger Director of Content Graniterock scrigger@graniterock.com (831)768-2068 Matt Stein Assistant News Director WREG NewsChannel 3 Matt.stein@WREG.com (901) 849-4456 Jasmine Viel Former Anchor KION NewsChannel 5/CW/FOX35 Jasmine_viel@yahoo.com (714) 925-0185