Ever since I was an outlandishly loud little girl, I have devoted everything I have towards the goal I am striving to accomplish. That goal is centered on leaving my mark as I do everything I can to help make this world a better place. I love life and the chances it gives us to make impactful moments. I aspire to gain a true sense of the world around me by traveling and immersing myself in the beauty of other cultures. I am a storyteller, and I would love to help you tell yours. Whether I use my camera, words, music, or voice; I will dedicate my artistic expression to helping those in need and creating joy.
Jessica Raquel
XOXO,
J
Education
Brigham Young University Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Broadcast/Journalism, Summa Cum Laude
September 2014 - April 2018
Minor in Music - Piano Performance
Dean's List
Kappa Tau Alpha National Honor Society
Experience
Reporter/MultiMedia Journalist (2019 - Present)
Photographer/Videographer (2011 - Present)
KBYU Eleven News Anchor/Reporter/Weather Anchor (2016 - 2018)
Communications/Media Specialist (2016 - Present)
NY1 Spectrum News Entertainment/Long-Form Features Intern (2017)
ABC4 KTVX Associate Producer/Intern (2016 - 2017)
Musician/Collaborator (2002 - Present)
Awards
Nominated for Three Student Production Emmy Awards
Named the Best Student News Anchor in the country by the 2018 BEA Student News Competition
Received fifth place in the nation for the William Randolph Hearst Foundation Television Features Competition
Performed in the 2002 Winter Olympic Games
Soloed with the Utah Symphony in 2014 under the direction of Maestro Vladimir Kulenovic
Recipient of the 2018 Jane Clayson Johnson Award