"Just Press Podcast" is produced and hosted by broadcast journalism student, Nylene Garcia. As universities have shifted online, so have internships and networking events. In an effort to make the most out of this time, Nylene delivers in-depth interviews with professional on-camera hosts, journalists, producers, and reporters. We're talking all things career development, advice for students, and how to make it in such a competitive industry. This is what it's like to be JUST PRESS.
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Natalia Perez from Big Boy’s Neighborhood is on the podcast this week!! She shares her career story, advice for others, and even how her husband constantly supports her in the most positive way. Tune to hear about all behind the scenes of what goes on in radio and what it’s like to host at Dodger Stadium!
4 Jul 2021
S1E7: Chynna Greene | Q13 Fox Seattle Anchor/Reporter
Emmy-award winning journalist Chynna Greene joins this week to chat all things pandemic reporting, contracts, relationships, and the mental strength it takes to work in news.
30 Apr 2021
S1 E6: Abbey Fernández | NBC Bay Area Digital Correspondent
CSUF Alumna Abbey Fernàndez is a Digital Correspondent at NBC Bay Area and wears many different hats. She hosts & produces NBC Bay Area’s “Synced In” and Telemundo 48’s “Conectados.” She also produces and hosts a series on NBC Bay Area’s YouTube channel called “Hey Abbey.” The series gives an inside look at stories done by the Investigative Unit & Digital Team.
In her college years, Abbey was heavily involved on campus at Cal State Fullerton. She was the president of @latjournoscsuf, a part of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists as a student member, and did her part on the campus news and radio shows. There is no direct path in journalism and Abbey makes that very clear. She points out that not all professional connections need to come from internships. Tune in the hear exactly why!
Jessica Lucero is a current Associate Producer & Host for Overtime and an In-Game/Digital Host for the Los Angeles Dodgers. She started her career journey at MiraCosta College and then transferred to Cal State Fullerton as a college junior. During her time at CSUF, Jessica interned for Sports 1 Marketing, Fox Sports, Spectrum, and participated in the school’s sportscast, Titan Sports. Since graduating in 2018, Jessica has hosted for Afterbuzz TV, Brackit, Hallpass Media, and Socal Prep Insider. All of these jobs have lead her to where she is today. Tune in to find out how she landed each internship, job, and opportunity!
Jessica’s Socials:
Instagram: @overtimejess
Tiktok: @jessthereporter @overtimejess
Twitter: @overtimejess
RUNDOWN:
STARTING COLLEGE: 6:54
SOCAL PREP INSIDER: 33:40
DODGERS: 35:40
OVERTIME: 46:00
INSTAGRAM Q&A: 53:57
16 Apr 2021
S1 E4: Grecia Lopez | Digital Bilingual Producer & Host
Digital bilingual producer and host Grecia Lopez joins Just Press this week to share her how she went from a first generation college student at CSUN to moving across the country to Miami to work for Telemundo. Right out of college, she worked for E! news as a production assistant for 2 years. As a bilingual host, Grecia has interviewed talent such as CNCO, J Balvin, Pitbull, and so much more! Anything can happen when you dream big, work hard, and “ponte las pilas!” Grecia’s Instagram: @greciaslopez
CSUF Alumna Brandy Flores set her sights on the sports broadcasting field in high school. Since then, she has gone on to work with networks such as Fox Sports West, ESPN, Spectrum, and now NBC Palm Springs. As a 2019 college graduate, Brandy has been able to accomplish her career goals despite the pandemic. She comes on this week to share how she landed her college internships, first jobs post-grad, and what others can be doing during this pandemic to stay busy! Brandy’s Instagram: @_brandyflores | Brandy’s Facebook: Brandy Flores NBC Palms Springs
1 Apr 2021
S1 E2: Jana Rosenberg | TV Host
TV Host & Entertainment enthusiast Jana Rosenberg joins us this week to discuss what it’s like to pursue a career as an entertainment host & to cover the rise of TikTok stars in the midst of a pandemic. She also shares the struggles she has faced in her career. Her advice for aspiring hosts will go a LONG way as she reminds people to know their worth! ✨✨✨ follow Jana on Instagram: @jana__rose
24 Mar 2021
S1 E1: Naz Perez | TV Producer & Host
Originally from South Florida, Naz Perez has spent over a decade in LA making her dreams come true. From interning at Ellen to now hosting for E! Entertainment, Naz has one astounding resume. She has produced for The Bachelor, E! True Hollywood Story, and the E! Live Events Team. She made the jump from production to hosting as she is now with the Los Angeles Dodgers, E!, and Rotten Tomatoes. How did she do it? TUNE IN to find out! Naz’s Instagram: @nazperez
19 Mar 2021
S1 E0: Pilot
In this introductory episode of Just Press, learn exactly what to expect and who to expect it from! Nylene gives a rundown on what exactly she is producing this season and why. You can follow the podcast on Instagram at @justpresspodcast and Nylene at @nylenegarseeya!
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