Patricia Nazario, MS
Award-Winning Journalist & Filmmaker | Executive Producer
Bilingual Storyteller | Sailor | Investigative Journalism
📍Los Angeles, CA | 📧 Media@PatriciaNazario.com | 📞 (818) 804-0880
Who I Am
International, bilingual and multi-award-winning journalist and filmmaker – with Special Congressional Recognitions (2x), Golden Mikes (5x), and L.A. Press Club Awards (4x) – building audience connection and driving impact through bold storytelling. A Columbia Journalism MS grad, I helmed every phase of an award-winning feature documentary, from inception through global distribution (Best Documentary 2x, Best Food Film, Humanitarian Award). Strategic. Bicultural. Boldly, always two steps ahead.
Areas of Expertise
Deadline Reporting • Investigative Journalism • Live Production • Long/Short-Form Narrative Reporting • Brand Builder • Bilingual Interviewing (Spanish/English) • Series Packages • Studio & Remote Interviews • Documentary Development • Narrative Podcasting • Nonfiction Scriptwriting • Breaking News • Audio/Video Editing • Immersive Sound Design
Notable Awards & Honors
Golden Mike Awards (5x winner) RTNDA L.A. | Los Angeles Press Club Awards (4x winner) Congressional Recognitions (2xs) | Backstreet to the American Dream (13x)
FILM PRODUCTION
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| Sept. 2010 – Current |
Backstreet to the American Dream (Feature Documentary) – L.A., CA Director | Producer | Digital Strategist Trailer | Highlights Reel | EPKs English & español | Project SummaryDirected, produced, and marketed the multi-award winning bilingual feature, reframing the American Dream and the national narrative about immigrants through the two sides of the $2B global food truck movement: a heavy-metal gourmet burger truck vs. an old school immigrant Latina-owned taco truck. Secured top promotional partners – Jarritos and labor icon Dolores Huerta (Exec. Producer) Led all phases of production–distribution: wrote, shot, edited, festival strategy, secured sponsorships and distributor More @BackstreetFilm.com |
LIVE BROADCAST
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| June 2024 – June 2024 |
Dances With Films Festival – L.A., CA Behind the Scenes (BTS) Producer (6 Vignettes) •Led all BTS production – interviews, shoots, and editing exclusive content with filmmakers and newsmakers while managing production schedules for 10-day event at the iconic Chinese Theater with 20k+ attendees annually. |
| Nov. 2021 – Current |
Nexstar Media Group/KTLA 5 The Tournament of Rose Parade – L.A., CA Segment Producer | Predator | Field Producer (2 Vignettes) •Produced and edited (Predator) feature packages for two special live shows before the New Year’s Day parade: Backstage at the Parade and Parade Countdown •Field Produced along parade route, managing talent and live broadcast teams while communicating with anchors, stage managers, and line producers in high-pressure, fast-moving environment •Partnered with producers and EPs to hit tight turnarounds under real-time deadlines and live show conditions •Audience: 800k in person and 76m+ viewers worldwide |
| Nov. 2022 Current |
Recovery Shot Charity Golf Tournament: Healthing Through Golf – L.A., CA Live Events Producer •Direct technical crew along the golf course and grab interviews on the fly to ensure seamless production during live event without distracting elite players, while adhering to production schedule. •Orchestrated strategic workflows during live-to-tape recordings and contingency plans for social media. |
| July 2006 – March 2011 |
LAist/KPCC – L.A., CA Reporter: Health | Immigration | Housing (Listen) •Won 12 awards for outstanding daily reporting and longform stories under tight deadlines •Fast and accurate reporting – writing spots and turning SOTs for live shots from the field/studio •Monitored my beat and wrote multiple daily spots while regularly advancing long-form features •Cross-cultural reporting in English and Spanish, and appeared on other NPR stations live/taped as requested |
| Oct. 2004 – June 2006 |
WLRN Miami Herald News 91.3 FM (NPR Affiliate) – Miami, FL Fill-in Anchor | General Assignment Reporter •Award-winning reporting under tight deadline - multiple breaking news live shots from the field/studio and writing multiple spots while regularly advancing long-form features |
| Aug. 2002 – June 2004 |
NPR | MARKETPLACE | THE WORLD (co-produced by the BBC World Service) – Buenos Aires, Argentina International Correspondent (Listen) •Enterprised politically/economically driven spots/features about Argentina’s severe social, economic and political crisis. •Covered Argentina’s controversial 2003 presidential election and traveled across South America, filing from Ecuador, Colombia and Costa Rica. |
| Sept. 2001 – June 2002 |
WFUV-90.7 FM (NPR Affiliate) – Fordham University, Bron, NY Fill-in Anchor | NYC Bureau Reporter •Covered NYC's 9/11 Terrorist Attacks and tracked the city’s initial recovery developments •Anchored headline newscast during prime morning and afternoon commutes. |
| Aug. 1997 – Feb. 2000 |
CENTRAL FLORIDA NEWS-13 – Orlando, FL Fill-in Anchor | General Assignment Reporter •Delivered breaking news and enterprised stories as a one-man band, executing multiple daily live shots at 24-hour local newslchannel. |
| June 1992 – Aug. 1997 |
KTTV FOX-11/Good Day LA – L.A., CA Coordinating Producer | Segment Producer | Field Producer •Wrote packages; coordinated live remotes and booked guests for live regional morning show in SoCal •Associate Producer on ½-hour documentary, “KTTV- A 45 Year Legacy” |
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FAIRWIND YACHT CLUB Newsletter Editor (volunteer) (Read) •Translated technical jargon, managed content, and layout via Mailchimp for monthy newsletter. Fairwind is SoCal’s largest volunteer sailing club.
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| April 2003 – Oct. 2004 |
LATIN TRADE MAGAZINE Writer (Freelance) (Read) •Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, I enterprised and wrote economic features with ties to North and South America for the pan-regional monthly business magazine based in Miami, FL. Did reporting in Spanish and English and produced pieces for both audiences. |
| July 2002 – Dec. 2003 |
BUENOS AIRES HERALD Editor | Writer >Enterprised and wrote feature stories for Argentina's main English daily newspaper and edited teh Lifestyle setion. |
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GEAR/SKILLS
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WEB Design
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Architecting the digital home for Backstreet to the American Dream, I oversee all editorial and visual design for BackstreetFilm.com. From selecting and customizing WordPress themes to optimizing layouts with Elementor, I create a seamless user experience that connects storytelling, multimedia, and social engagement. Strategic image compression, SEO enhancement, and platform integration drive faster load times, boost discoverability, and expand audience reach — ensuring the site reflects the energy, grit, and heart of the film. |
Social Media Marketing
Continuing Education
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American Sailing Association/ Fairwind Yacht Club Sailing Instructor at Cal State Northridge and Windjammers Yacht Club in Marina del Rey. I hold my ASA 104, 103, 101 and 201 Certifications, and an Advanced Anchoring Certification. USCG Captain’s License expected in 2026. |
| Dec. 2009 |
Knight Digital Fellow at U.C. Berkeley Grad. School of Journalism Web 2.0 Training: Geotagging photos, map mash-ups, SEO-smart blog posts, publication widgets, shooting HD video and editing on Final Cut Pro. |
| May 2009 – Aug. 2009 |
Senior Fellow: USC Annenburg School for Comm. Health Journalism Fellowship |
| May 2008 |
International Center for Journalism Covering Disasters |
| Dec. 2007 – Feb. 2009 |
USC Annenberg School for Comm. Health Journalism Fellowship |
| Dec. 2006 – Feb. 2007 |
USC Annenberg School for Comm. Health Journalism Fellowship |
Education
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Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism Master of Science |
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June 1991 |
University of California at Los Angeles B.A. in Political Science |
Awards/Recognition
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| 2024 |
Special Commendation - Former U.S. Secretary of Labor/L.A. County Supervisor Hilda Solis (Dist. 1)
Backstreet to the American Dream |
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Special Commendation - L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath (Dist. 3)
Backstreet to the American Dream |
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Special Commendation - L.A. City Councilmember Mónica Rodriguez (Dist. 7)
Backstreet to the American Dream |
| 2022 |
Culver City Film Festival – Best Director Documentary Feature Backstreet to the American Dream |
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Highland Park Independent Film Festival – Best Feature Documentary Backstreet to the American Dream |
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Highland Park Independent Film Festival – Humanitarian Award Backstreet to the American Dream |
| 2022 |
San Antonio Film Festival – Audience Award: Best Feature Documentary Backstreet to the American Dream |
| 2022 |
San Antonio Film Festival – Best Food Film Backstreet to the American Dream |
| 2021 |
Ruben Salazar National Journalism Award – Digital (Finalist) Backstreet to the American Dream |
| 2021 |
Workers Unite Film Festival – Special Jury Award Backstreet to the American Dream |
| 2021 |
Riverside International Film Festival – Special Jury Award for Best Animation Backstreet to the American Dream |
| 2021 |
Independent Shorts Awards – Special Jury Award for Best Animation Backstreet to the American Dream |
| 2012 |
The Congressional Award – United States Congress Backstreet to the American Dream U.S. Congresswoman Loretta Sánchez, CA Dist. 46 |
| 2012 |
The Congressional Award – United States Congress Backstreet to the American Dream U.S. Congresswoman Linda Sánchez, CA Dist. 38 |
| 2012 |
Leaders Blazing Trails Award – La Asociación Latina de Asistencia & Partners Dedication to the Betterment of our Communities |
| 2010 |
Los Angeles Press Club Award (2nd Place) – Investigative Reporting “Dental Clinic” (Read) KPCC 89.3 FM |
| 2009 |
Golden Mike Award (RTNDA) – Best Radio Serious Feature “Remote Clinic” (Listen) KPCC 89.3 FM |
| 2009 |
Golden Mike Award (RTNDA) – Best Radio News Reporting “Remote Clinic” (Listen) KPCC 89.3 FM |
| 2009 |
Los Angeles Press Club Award – Best Radio Series “Her Three Sons” (Listen) KPCC 89.3 FM |
| 2009 |
Los Angeles Press Club Award – Best Investigative (Contributing Reporter) “Ashes of Oakridge” (Contributing Reporter) KPCC 89.3 FM |
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Los Angeles Press Club Award - Reporter of the Year (Finalist) KPCC 89.3 FM |
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National Assoc. of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ) – Best Radio Story (Finalist) "Her Three Sons” (Listen) KPCC 89.3 FM |
| 2009 |
National Council on Contemporary Families Award Outstanding Coverage of Family Issues – "Her Three Sons” (Listen) KPCC 89.3 FM |
| 2008 |
Golden Mike Award (RTNDA) - Best News Special "No Direction Home: Homelessness in So. California” (Contributing Reporter) KPCC 89.3 FM |
| 2008 |
Golden Mike Award (RTNDA) - Best News Special Journalist of the Year (Honorable Mention) KPCC 89.3 FM |
| 2007 |
Southern California Public Radio’s Annual Report – Featured Reporter KPCC’s annual publication highlighting accomplishments, goals, financial statement, and community support. (Read) |
| 2007 |
Ñ Award – National Assoc. of Hispanic Journalist (NAHJ) – Best Radio Reporting: “Immigration Backlash” (Listen) KPCC 89.3 FM |
| 2007 |
Golden Mike Award (RTNDA) – Best Radio Serious Feature “Immigration Backlash” (Listen) KPCC 89.3 FM |
| 2006 |
Florida Associated Press Award – Best Public Affairs “The Mariel Migration-25 Years Later” WLRN 91.3 FM |
| 2001 |
SPJ's National Mark of Excellence Award – Region 1 “East Harlem Mural” (9/11 Memorial) WFUV-90.7 FM |
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Emmy Award – Best Feature (Contributing Producer) “A Journey Home” (1/2 Hour Special) KTTV/FOX 11 |