Nicole Del Castillo has extensive experience in television production and broadcasting. She graduated from the University of Florida with degrees in telecommunications and business administration. During her time in college, she held several leadership roles in television production including producing a daily newscast and executive producing a mini-series. She also worked with Fox News Channel promoting their brand on college campuses. Currently, she leads as the Vice President of the National Broadcasting Society.

1. EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN TELECOMMUNICATION APRIL 2016
Minors: Business Administration, Spanish Magna Cum Laude
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
EXPERIENCE
PRODUCER, DIRECTOR, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, WUFT-TV FIRST AT FIVE AUGUST 2012 – PRESENT
Previously: Associate Producer, Assistant Director, Audio, Graphics, Floor Manager, Teleprompter, Camera
§ Produced the PBS affiliated newscast covering 17 counties from central Florida to southern Georgia
§ Directed a news production crew of 30 peers, technical directed for North Central Florida’s Channel 5
§ Wrote scripts, timed shows, managed reporters and anchors, and created graphics for broadcast
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, CHOMPICS PRODUCTIONS AUGUST 2013 – PRESENT
Previously: Associate Producer (May 2014 – May 2015), Director (August 2013 – May 2014)
§ Successfully pitched “Secrets Society” to be aired on the PBS affiliate throughout April 2016
§ Coordinated more than 200 individuals for the 5-episode mini-series, edited the 22-minute episodes
§ Supervised 7 commercial teams, 9 monthly podcasts, 5 monthly entertainment and parody shows
LEAD CAMPUS ASSOCIATE OF THE SOUTHEAST REGION, FOX NEWS CHANNEL JUNE 2014 – PRESENT
Previously: Lead College Associate (June 2015 – August 2015), College Associate (June 2014 – August 2014)
§ Led promotional efforts for Fox News Channel on college campuses from Washington, D.C. to Miami, FL
§ Produced a C-Block of national news, wrote a daily trending segment and 9 original articles
§ Created 2 featured man-on-the-street videos and hosted 2 interviews for online and live broadcast
VICE PRESIDENT, NATIONAL BROADCASTING SOCIETY APRIL 2015 – PRESENT
Previously: Fundraising Chair (May 2014 – May 2015), Member (August 2012 – May 2014)
§ Led monthly meetings, tripled repeated attendance to 100 students, ran 6 social media accounts
§ Fundraised more than $3000, launched the organization and production studio into self-sufficiency
§ Created 12 workshops for students, oversaw all fundraisers, socials, education and community service
MARKETING COORDINATOR, WUFT-FM 89.1 NOTICIAS AND RITMO LATINO AUGUST 2012 – MAY 2014
§ Rebranded, promoted, and advertised the Spanish news and entertainment radio stations
§ Led promotional Spanish campaign strategies at local Hispanic festivals, churches, and charities
NEWS CUT-IN PRODUCER, WRUF-TV JANUARY 2014 – MAY 2014
§ Produced a video roundup of breaking local, state and national news for North Central Florida
§ Selected stories, supervised script writing, operated camera, and edited video for broadcast and web
PRODUCTION INTERN, FLORIDA GATORVISION JANUARY 2013 – MAY 2013
§ Edited footage for on-demand streaming of the Florida Gators Athletics’ events and coaches shows
§ Operated game-day cameras for Florida lacrosse and attended weekly press conferences
ANNOUNCER, WUFT-FM 89.1 RADIO READING SERVICE JANUARY 2013 – MAY 2013
§ Volunteered at the NPR affiliated radio station for more than 800 blind and visually impaired listeners
§ Hosted “On Topic” to update North Central Florida on local community events and current world news
SKILLS
TECHNICAL: ENPS, iNEWS, Viz, Ardome, FTP, Field Camera, Studio Camera
COMPUTER: After Effects, Premiere Pro, Final Cut, Photoshop, Audition, Social Media
LANGUAGE: Spanish (Fluent), HTML CSS (Proficient)
AFFILIATIONS AND AWARDS
AMBASSADOR, JOURNALISM AND COMMUNICATIONS HONOR SOCIETY AUGUST 2013 – PRESENT
MEMBER, ALPHA EPSILON RHO HONOR SOCIETY AUGUST 2012 – PRESENT
MEMBER, HISPANIC COMMUICATORS ASSOCIATION AUGUST 2012 – PRESENT
Ruth & Rae O. Weimer Award, highest award for all UF Journalism & Communications
May Burton Award for Excellence in Telecommunication Production
College Emmy’s Television Academy, Finalist, Newscast Producer
College of Journalism and Communications Dean’s List (4)
Florida Associated Press, Grand Prize, Alison Parker & Adam Ward Scholarship
Florida Associated Press College Broadcasters, Finalist, Best TV Newscast
National Broadcasting Society, Grand Prize, Comedy Script Program, EP (2)
National Broadcasting Society, Grand Prize, Newscast Director
National Broadcasting Society, Finalist, Video Comedy Program, AP
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TWITTER: @ndelcastilIo
LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/in/nicoledc
WEBSITE: nicoledelcastillo.com