Las Vegas based journalist and multimedia storyteller with extensive experience covering underserved communities, breaking news, natural disasters and human-interest stories across the country. Skilled in building trust with diverse communities and conducting sensitive interviews with empathy and professionalism. Skilled in field production, logistics coordination, independent reporting assignments and ethical storytelling in fast-moving and unpredictable environments.

Lydia Vazquez

Las Vegas based journalist and multimedia storyteller with extensive experience covering underserved communities, breaking news, natural disasters and human-interest stories across the country. Skilled in building trust with diverse communities and conducting sensitive interviews with empathy and professionalism. Skilled in field production, logistics coordination, independent reporting assignments and ethical storytelling in fast-moving and unpredictable environments.

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Las Vegas based journalist and multimedia storyteller with extensive experience covering underserved communities, breaking news, natural disasters and human-interest stories across the country. Skilled in building trust with diverse communities and conducting sensitive interviews with empathy and professionalism. Skilled in field production, logistics coordination, independent reporting assignments and ethical storytelling in fast-moving and unpredictable environments.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Technical Director
September 1, 2025 - Present
Oversees technical operations and live productions.
Hard News Reporter, Weather & Traffic Anchor
March 1, 2022 - November 1, 2024
Reported hard news and anchored weather and traffic segments.
Anchor / Multimedia Journalist at Las Vegas-based News Station
January 1, 2020 - February 1, 2022
Anchored and produced multimedia journalism.
Videographer & Technical Director
February 1, 2026 - Present
Covers live events, shoots and edits video content, coordinates live production assets, and ensures on-air graphics alignment; builds and maintains relationships with community and on-air talent.
Marketing Specialist
January 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Developed audience-focused marketing campaigns and coordinated outreach; managed communications between production teams and on-air talent.
Anchor / Multimedia Journalist
January 1, 2020 - February 1, 2022
Anchored and reported across news and multimedia; produced stories covering under-served communities; conducted outreach and on-air reporting with sensitivity and professionalism.

Education

BA – Journalism & Media Studies at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
AA – Journalism at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Media Studies at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Associate of Arts in Journalism at College of Southern Nevada
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

FEMA Aid & County Resources
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment