Patricia Nazario, M.S.
Bilingual Storyteller | Investigative Reporter | Sailing Instructor
Los Angeles | [email protected]
Profile
International, bilingual journalist and award-winning filmmaker with expertise in live broadcast, investigative reporting, election operations and documentary film.
Columbia Journalism School graduate. Wrote, directed, produced and edited Backstreet to the American Dream, winner of 18 awards and commendations, now distributed by New Day Films.
Skills
Live Reporting and Anchoring • Breaking News • Investigative Reporting • International Reporting • Field Producing • Live Event Production • Bilingual Interviewing (English/Spanish) • MMJ: Shoot, Write, Edit • Nonlinear Video Editing • Multitrack Audio Editing and Sound Design • Documentary Production • Long- and Short-Form Storytelling • Nonfiction Scriptwriting • Public Speaking
Tools: Adobe Premiere Pro • After Effects • Photoshop • Final Cut Pro • Pro Tools • Audacity • iNews • WordPress/Elementor • Mailchimp • Canva • Microsoft Office
Selected Honors
- Emmy Award, associate producer, KTTV: A 45-Year Legacy
- Golden Mike honors (5), Radio & Television News Association of Southern California
- L.A. Press Club honors (4), including Best Radio Series
- NAHJ Ñ Award, Best Radio Reporting
- Florida Associated Press Award, Best Public Affairs
- Congressional recognitions (3)
- Backstreet to the American Dream: 18 awards and commendations, including Best Director (Culver City Film Festival) and Best Feature Documentary (Highland Park Independent Film Festival)
Experience
DOCUMENTARY FILM
| Aug. 2010 – Current | Backstreet to the American Dream (Feature Documentary) – L.A., CA Director | Producer | Writer | Editor Trailer | Highlights Reel | EPK: English | Project Summary
|
| June 2024 | Dances With Films Festival – L.A., CA Behind the Scenes (BTS) Producer (6 Vignettes)
|
BROADCAST JOURNALISM & ELECTION OPERATIONS
| Nov. 2021 – Current |
Nexstar Media Group/KTLA 5 – Tournament of Roses Parade – L.A., CA Segment Producer | Producer/Editor (Preditor) | Field Producer (2 Vignettes)
|
| Oct. 2024 – June 2026 |
Riverstreamz, for the L.A. County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk – L.A., CA Election Operations Field Service Technician (FST)
|
| Oct. 2022 – March 2024 |
L.A. County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk – L.A., CA Election Assistant I, Mobile Vote Unit
|
| July 2006 – March 2011 |
KPCC 89.3 FM (now LAist) – L.A., CA Reporter: Health | Immigration | Housing (Listen)
|
| Oct. 2004 – June 2006 |
WLRN Miami Herald News 91.3 FM – Miami, FL Fill-in Anchor | General Assignment Reporter
|
| Aug. 2002 – June 2004 |
NPR | Marketplace | The World (co-produced by the BBC World Service) – Buenos Aires, Argentina International Correspondent (Listen)
|
| Sept. 2001 – June 2002 |
WFUV 90.7 FM – Fordham University, Bronx, NY Fill-in Anchor | NYC Bureau Reporter
|
| Aug. 1997 – Feb. 2000 |
Central Florida News 13 – Orlando, FL Fill-in Anchor | General Assignment Reporter
|
| June 1992 – Aug. 1997 |
KTTV FOX 11/Good Day L.A. – L.A., CA Coordinating Producer | Segment Producer | Field Producer
|
PRINT & EDITORIAL
| April 2021 – May 2025 |
Fairwind Yacht Club – Marina del Rey, CA Newsletter Editor (volunteer) (Read a sample issue)
|
| April 2003 – Oct. 2004 |
Latin Trade Magazine – Buenos Aires, Argentina Freelance Writer (Read)
|
| July 2002 – Dec. 2003 |
Buenos Aires Herald – Buenos Aires, Argentina Editor | Writer
|
Languages
Bilingual: English and Spanish
On-air reporting, interviewing, writing, editing and translation in both languages
Certifications & Fellowships
| Sept. 2026 |
Google (via Coursera) Google AI Professional Certificate (Verify)
|
| March 2023 – Current |
American Sailing Association (ASA) – L.A., CA Sailing Instructor
|
| Dec. 2009 |
Knight Digital Media Center, UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism Knight Digital Fellow |
| 2006 – 2009 |
USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism Health Journalism Fellow (2006–07, 2007–09) | Senior Fellow (2009) |
| May 2008 |
International Center for Journalists Covering Disasters |
Education
| May 2002 |
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism Master of Science |
| June 1991 |
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) B.A., Political Science |