Shantel Destra

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Managing Editor and TV Anchor at WMHT – PBS Member Station
April 1, 2024 - Present
Leads the newsroom to plan content for the weekly public affairs show New York NOW; conducts on-air interviews with elected officials, government officials and advocates in New York state politics; serves as executive producer, creating banners/graphics and editing the program for broadcast.
Multimedia Journalist and TV Host at WMHT – PBS Member Station
April 1, 2024 - September 28, 2025
Produced longform video packages on state political news and policy issues from the NYS Capitol; wrote and edited scripts ensuring balance of perspective; utilized Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop to create video packages.
State Politics Print Reporter at City & State New York
July 1, 2023 - September 28, 2025
Reported on competitive midterm elections for NYS Senate, Assembly and Congressional Districts; pitched, reported and wrote coverage and analysis of state policy and elected officials; reported and compiled local news for breaking news alerts and daily newsletters.
Print Reporting Intern at THE CITY
August 1, 2022 - September 28, 2025
Reported on city politics focusing on Mayor Eric Adams’ administration, City Council, and midterm elections; produced explanatory journalism articles and guides on state midterm election prep and monkeypox; reported on the $215 million funding cuts to NYC public schools from the Department of Education.
Print Reporting Intern (Power Lists) at City & State New York
April 1, 2022 - September 28, 2025
Reported on Gov. Kathy Hochul and the stalled sexual harassment bills at end of legislative session; utilized investigative techniques to write profiles on the most powerful figures in New York politics; served as researcher and writer for the 2022 Power of Diversity: Black 100 Power List.

Education

Master of Science at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022
Bachelor of Science at Syracuse University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2017

Qualifications

Public Records
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Government, Other