MCKENNA LEIVA

12041 W. CARLOTA LN., SUN CITY, AZ 85373, 623-238-4788, MBLEIVA@ASU.EDU

EXPERIENCE

12/5/2016 TO PRESENT Jetset Magazine Scottsdale, AZ

CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Currently write a variety of articles on restaurants, hotels, residences and experiences targeted toward
affluent readers
Traveled to Vegas (and plan on traveling for future assignments) to network and review restaurants at The
Palazzo
Have published multiple articles online and in the magazine about luxury vacations, residences, hotels and
fine jewelry
Network with numerous clients and plan and attend various Jetset events

8/17/2015 TO 1/8/2016 Allied Integrated Marketing Scottsdale, AZ

PR SCREENING REPRESENTATIVE
Coordinated with Warner Brothers and Fox Searchlight Studios to show early film screenings for press (such
as news stations, radio stations, film critics and other guests)
Worked with a variety of clients to promote feature films
Created and worked events for film promotion at restaurants, film festivals, coffee shops, art shows, food
truck events and more
Worked before, during and after film screenings which entails set up, ticket distribution, greeting and
recording surveys of all in attendance

6/1/2015 TO 8/14/2015 Channel 12 Phoenix, AZ

NEWS INTERN
Wrote teases and edited scripts for the anchor and guests
Created and inserted graphics for the show
Posted contest rules, recipes and created line forms for the website
Ran the social media accounts during the show
Developed the guest lists for the week and distributed to producers
Answered all calls for the contest line and handled giveaway items
Greeted guests, went over their scripts, miced them and brought into studio.
Set up props for studio segments
 9/1/2014 TO 12/8/2014 Power Smoothies Phoenix, AZ
SOCIAL MEDIA AMBASSADOR
Created social media accounts and graphics
Posted photo/video/information for company

8/12/2013 TO 5/10/2014 Peoria Student Broadcasting Network Peoria, AZ

FIELD REPORTER (INTERN)
Worked as an on-camera reporter for sporting and educational events
Edited video for PSBN show and website
Created lower-thirds and graphics
Filmed with tri-pod and recorded audio segments

1/7/2013 TO 5/10/2013 Peoria Student Broadcasting Network Peoria, AZ

MEDIA PRODUCTION INTERN
Wrote, filmed, produced, edited and packaged district sporting events, educational opportunities and
commercials
Reported on-camera for streamed broadcasts

EDUCATION
2010-2014 Liberty High School Peoria, AZ

Member of National Honor Society, Student Government, Mentor Program, Peoria Student Broadcasting Network
Captain/MVP of volleyball team
Math tutor
Arizona State University, Walter Cronkite Phoenix, AZ
2014-PRESENT School of Journalism and Mass
Communications
LEADERSHIP LAUNCH
ALLIANCE MEMBER
Sparkys Welcome Team
Member
Cronkite Mentorship
Program
Fashion Journalism Club

REFERENCES
Destry Jetton (Arizona Midday Host): (520) 891-3233
Ty Fahlman (Feature Editor of Jetset Magazine): (480) 650-1178
Brian Yoder (Peoria Student Broadcasting Network Adviser): (623) 773-6525