Monica Velazquez

Media Producer at The Bells Newspaper

Lead multimedia producer for the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s newspaper. Assemble and manage a student media team to expand the outlet’s digital presence; produce weekly video, podcast, and social media content; host and produce the publication’s main podcast, overseeing scripting, recording and editing; increased engagement by 50%.

Film Intern (Actor / Production Assistant) at Shining Light (Directed by Diana Howard)

Paid internship on a local TV series production. Performed as part of the cast while supporting on-set directing and production workflows; assisted with on-set paperwork, production coordination, and managing child actors; gained hands-on experience in script development, blocking, and set operations.

News Writer at The Bells Newspaper

Wrote news articles covering campus events, cultural topics, and student features; captured photography for print and digital publication; collaborated with editors to pitch stories and meet publication deadlines.