Ricardo Espitia

Post-Secondary Education

University of Texas Austin
BS Radio TV Film
Radio Television Film

University of Texas Austin
Master of Arts
Journalism

Teaching Experience

The University of Texas at Austin

Teaching Assistant - Broadcast News Writing - Dept. Radio-Television-Film

1981-1983

Taught Broadcast News writing and oversaw student production of news program utilizing production equipment, coordinating news writing and information with emphasis on news gathering and presentation.

Professional Publications

1991 - Present

Publisher, Editor: The Burnet County Citizens Gazette

Launched and operated weekly county newspaper in Burnet County overseeing all facets of production, editorial functions and business operations.

1988-1991

Publisher - Burnet Bulletin, Marble Falls Highlander

Oversaw operation of two products with staff of over 20 and annual revenue in excess of $1.5 million.

1987-1988

Editor - Burnet Bulletin

Managing editor of weekly publication including all editorial staff and operations

1986-1987

ENG Editor - KIII Television, Corpus Christi

Video photographer and editor for number one rated newscast in Corpus Christi, Coastal Bend area.

Additional Experience

Editorial Assistant 1982-83 Texas Highways Magazine

Editorial Assistant 1975-76 Political Science Quarterly