Erika Zaro
A dedicated reporter with a passion for investigative journalism and crime reporting, on the search for her next opportunity to grow and succeed as an up-and-coming investigative journalist.
Currently, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles and is currently in the two-year-long process of working on her Master’s of Journalism from UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism. She is also reporting for the Investigative Reporting Program.
EDUCATION
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA - Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, 2023
EMPLOYERS
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The Press Democrat - Napa Intern Reporter
AWARDS & HONORS
Los Angeles Press Club Southern California Journalism Awards - 3rd Place for Best Feature Writing for Off-Campus Issues (2023) - The Unhoused Women of Skid Row
Loyola Marymount University Journalism Department - 1st Place in Journalism Capstone Awards (2023) - The San Quentin News
Society of Professional Journalists Region 11 - Mark of Excellence Awards Finalist (2022) - The Unhoused Women of Skid Row
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
Co-Chair of Women in Media
REPORTING INTERESTS
Criminal Justice, Incarceration, Investigative Journalism, Local Reporting, child welfare