https://amydiaz.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Amy DiazenMon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/video/d32973d8-9f81-4cc1-9f84-d358f331744e.mp4Reel composed of several stand-ups from my work at UCF Knightly News.Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/video/d32973d8-9f81-4cc1-9f84-d358f331744e.mp4https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/video/f13e2173-d30a-4a12-af88-9dc3098ea79c.mp4Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/video/f13e2173-d30a-4a12-af88-9dc3098ea79c.mp4https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/video/4a4bc801-747b-4574-8919-95f794bf4d15.movWrote, shot, and edited the video, conducted the interview, shot standup, and voiced over the script. Anchor read lead and tag live.Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/video/4a4bc801-747b-4574-8919-95f794bf4d15.movhttp://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/roller-coasters-recipes-and-research-a-look-into-the-lives-of-students-in-the-new/article_1380a290-73bc-11ee-81b6-5f5570a3fc8c.htmlMost students don’t begin their days by walking through one of the most popular theme parks in the Orlando area; but for UCF junior Landen Engler, it’s not only how he starts and ends his days, but it’s what he is majoring in. He is one of the first students enrolled in the theme park and attractions management major at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management. The program, which is in its first semester, is aimed to give students the skills needed to work in a management position at a themeThu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000http://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/roller-coasters-recipes-and-research-a-look-into-the-lives-of-students-in-the-new/article_1380a290-73bc-11ee-81b6-5f5570a3fc8c.htmlhttp://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/from-ol-to-hello-new-ucf-program-aims-to-help-international-students/article_1ede4adc-77a6-11ee-bc59-839e77de4ff0.htmlA new program at UCF Global aims to bridge the linguistic gap between international students and others on campus while building a new sense of community. The Conversation Partner Program is designed for students in the Intensive English Program to practice their English. Dr. Silvana Dushku is the program director and faculty administrator at UCF Global English Language Programs. She said students are paired with fluent English speakers who will meet with them on a weekly basis to improve any sThu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000http://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/from-ol-to-hello-new-ucf-program-aims-to-help-international-students/article_1ede4adc-77a6-11ee-bc59-839e77de4ff0.htmlhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1686846278458486&set=pb.100013993893378.-2207520000&type=3You must log in first.Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1686846278458486&set=pb.100013993893378.-2207520000&type=3https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/video/2572b910-35b3-4951-a1ff-37d01a095180.mp4I reviewed the script and read it live on camera.Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/video/2572b910-35b3-4951-a1ff-37d01a095180.mp4https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/video/17cd0a81-b12b-48c3-ad4b-72c328d4beb3.mp4Wrote, shot, and edited the video, conducted the interview, shot standup, and voiced over the script. I read lead and tag live.Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/video/17cd0a81-b12b-48c3-ad4b-72c328d4beb3.mp4https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/audio/c235319a-a9f7-43a5-8101-03b230f08a97.mp3Arguments over Florida's redistricting plan are scheduled to begin next week.Tue, 24 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/audio/c235319a-a9f7-43a5-8101-03b230f08a97.mp3https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/video/6321f842-0b90-4765-b97a-bf0f4a45dce2.mp4Wrote, shot, and edited the video, conducted the interview, shot standup, and voiced over the script. Anchor read lead and tag.Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/video/6321f842-0b90-4765-b97a-bf0f4a45dce2.mp4https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/audio/2e552508-01c7-4f6e-853f-0e359b77501e.wavI wrote and voiced the script for a mid-day newscast.Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/audio/2e552508-01c7-4f6e-853f-0e359b77501e.wavhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/audio/2e552508-01c7-4f6e-853f-0e359b77501e.wavMon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/audio/2e552508-01c7-4f6e-853f-0e359b77501e.wavhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/audio/eced939e-11eb-4d5e-adbc-bce07e9a9dea.mp3NASA is set to launch a billion dollar mission that could reveal new details about how earth was created.Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/audio/eced939e-11eb-4d5e-adbc-bce07e9a9dea.mp3https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/video/f3c672d1-e663-4237-9871-bb22e7009ff2.mp4Wrote, shot, and edited the video, conducted the interview, shot standup, and voiced over the script. Anchor read lead and tag.Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/video/f3c672d1-e663-4237-9871-bb22e7009ff2.mp4https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/audio/74baf611-3222-44b8-933e-69666eda6c0f.mp3Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/audio/74baf611-3222-44b8-933e-69666eda6c0f.mp3https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/audio/eff2a686-f36b-49e1-89ea-817f1087258d.mp3A renaming of state road A1A has been proposed in the Florida house to honor late singer Jimmy Buffett.Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/audio/eff2a686-f36b-49e1-89ea-817f1087258d.mp3https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/audio/ed275a8b-ab0d-43e2-b66b-17e673cd013f.mp3I wrote and voiced the script for a morning newscast.Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/audio/ed275a8b-ab0d-43e2-b66b-17e673cd013f.mp3https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/video/712a6c63-5701-4a25-8396-5039c460cfe8.mp4Reel composed of several standups from my work at Knightly News UCF, WFTV, and WKMGSun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/video/712a6c63-5701-4a25-8396-5039c460cfe8.mp4https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/video/b1ce3212-30c3-465d-ae8d-f513418d9791.movWrote script for standupFri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/video/b1ce3212-30c3-465d-ae8d-f513418d9791.movhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/video/f0623bc6-17da-47c7-a8c1-e26ffce01a05.movWrote, shot, and edited the video, conducted the interview, shot standup, and voiced over the script. Anchor read lead and tag.Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/video/f0623bc6-17da-47c7-a8c1-e26ffce01a05.movhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/video/0adfc530-e673-4e8a-8bd7-e45c127f0a3a.movWrote the script and shot/edited the VO same day for coverage on the arrival of the Brightline train from Miami to Orlando.Fri, 22 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/video/0adfc530-e673-4e8a-8bd7-e45c127f0a3a.movhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/video/4d8db7a5-cb03-49ef-bc87-2db2a775cc51.movWrote, shot, and edited the video, conducted the interview, shot standup, and voiced over the script. Anchor read lead and tag.Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/video/4d8db7a5-cb03-49ef-bc87-2db2a775cc51.movhttp://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/at-ts-new-5g-network-brings-improved-coverage-at-fbc-mortgage-stadium/article_9f3b74b6-533e-11ee-85d4-e338561a910e.htmlFans attending Saturday's home game may notice something different when watching the game: 5G coverage inside the bounce house. Large-level stadiums like Hard Rock and Bank of America have started installing 5G networks, according to the NFL communications website. David Hansen, UCF senior executive associate athletics director and chief operating officer, said this new feature puts the FBC Mortgage stadium on a short list of stadiums that can offer that. "That's a rare thing, that's a high-lFri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0100http://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/at-ts-new-5g-network-brings-improved-coverage-at-fbc-mortgage-stadium/article_9f3b74b6-533e-11ee-85d4-e338561a910e.htmlhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/audio/5e63dda1-f61f-4d84-a366-18d7e5d00de9.mp3After a decision to pull annual pass benefits for district employees proved to be controversial, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is going back to the drawing board.Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/audio/5e63dda1-f61f-4d84-a366-18d7e5d00de9.mp3https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/audio/fc2a2102-4a2c-462c-9d96-f7695bf653f1.mp3While all three Florida NFL teams are kicking off their season this weekend, fans will have to wait a bit more to legally bet on those teams.Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/audio/fc2a2102-4a2c-462c-9d96-f7695bf653f1.mp3https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/audio/5d527b1c-518a-4b14-a490-c20c3e7779cc.wavThe haunts are back in Orlando...Sat, 02 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/audio/5d527b1c-518a-4b14-a490-c20c3e7779cc.wavhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/video/b5eac90d-2291-464e-a1c5-6528f9fb6418.movWrote, shot, and edited the video, conducted the interview; Anchor read the script on air.Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/video/b5eac90d-2291-464e-a1c5-6528f9fb6418.movhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/video/1484aa3c-14b5-44a9-8c17-9e8ca56eb63e.movWrote, shot, and edited the video, conducted the interview, shot standup, and voiced over the script. Anchor read lead and tag.Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/336355/video/1484aa3c-14b5-44a9-8c17-9e8ca56eb63e.movhttps://www.wdbo.com/news/cftod-cuts-walt-disney-world-benefits-employees/PDEORHPF7ZG47KOQLE6LCGRAD4/Firefighters lined up for public comment at the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board meeting on Wednesday, voicing their opinions on the recent cut to their benefits. Prior to the meeting, the board said in a press release that they would be cutting annual passes and discount benefits Reedy Creek district employees recieved for Walt Disney World. Firefighter and Lieutenant Paramedic Pete Simon says this the passes were huge part of being a district employee. “The removal of this bThu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.wdbo.com/news/cftod-cuts-walt-disney-world-benefits-employees/PDEORHPF7ZG47KOQLE6LCGRAD4/https://www.wdbo.com/news/oneblood-changes-questionare-blood-donors/RLVEC7NGMJG7RFNFDAPQ2PDCMI/OneBlood is one of the first blood donation centers to implement the new FDA guidelines for donor assessment. The new policy will require all potential donors to answer the same eligibility questions, regardless of sexual orientation or gender. Susan Forbes, senior vice president of corporate communications for OneBlood, says they have been working diligently to implement the new questionnaire since the FDA’s announcement. “We had the wheels in motion very quickly to be able to implement thisTue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.wdbo.com/news/oneblood-changes-questionare-blood-donors/RLVEC7NGMJG7RFNFDAPQ2PDCMI/