Prior to joining Arizona PBS, De La Rosa reported on education, immigration issues and covered local politics. She worked as an intern at Arizona PBS and the Arizona Republic. She ventured off into a journalism career after working as a receptionist at a local NPR station. De La Rosa has a master’s degree in mass communication from the Walter Cronkite School of Mass Communication, where she earned her bachelor’s in journalism. As a student she was a news reporter for the Cronkite Newsroom. She went on to travel to the Dominican Republic to report on immigration issues, as well as the border wall built along Haiti. Her other passion is sharing onstage stories about her life experiences.
Beat: On-camera multimedia journalist (MMJ) focused on education solutions
Arizona PBS seeks an on-camera multimedia journalist (MMJ) to cover education-focused, solutions-driven stories across Arizona. Duties include reporting, interviewing, filming, editing, writing, and producing content for TV, digital, social, and print. Candidates need 3+ years of on-camera experience, strong presentation skills, and editorial judgment. The MMJ will generate stories and build community contacts. This 24-month position is funded by the Arizona Local News Foundation, with a possible extension if funding allows.