Hi, I'm AJ!
Born and raised in the Philippines, I am currently based in Manila.
I am a 2021 graduate of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and a 2020 graduate of the University of the Philippines Diliman College of Mass Communication.
I speak English, Tagalog and Hiligaynon. I am an avid fan of hip-hop, sitcoms and gender equality.
My Experience
Showrunner
Quezon City, Philippines | Sep. 2024 - present
I manage and oversee the production of shows and programs for TVUP, the internet television station of the University of the Philippines, working closely with the project team, artists, production crew and stakeholders to ensure the successful planning, execution and delivery of high-quality shows and programs.
Freelance Journalist
New York City, United States; London, United Kingdom & Manila, Philippines | Sept. 2021 - present
Most prominently, I have been working as a digital content specialist for BKLYN Commons, a co-working space for Black entrepreneurs in Brooklyn, New York City. I also worked as a production assistant for Univision's special coverage of the 20th-year commemoration of the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
Digital Content Producer | PIX11 News
New York City, United States | Jan. 2022 - Nov. 2022
I wrote stories, including breaking news, for the station’s website, crafted copies for our social media platforms and contributed to maximizing engagement with our digital audience.
Social Media and Community Intern | Rappler
Pasig City, Philippines | May 2019 - August 2019
As an intern for the Community unit, I was also assigned to accomplish tasks under MovePH, Rappler's civic engagement arm. I was assigned to write articles, as well as to document and do live coverage of pertinent events.
Radio Production Intern | DZUP 1602
Quezon City, Philippines | June 2019 - August 2019
My cohort was tasked to produce a segment for an entire month, and this was comprised of conceptualization, pre-production, live airing and pre-recorded editing for a live broadcast.
