Christian Alejandro Olivo
"Life is a ladder. Don't forget that each step has to be taken one at a time to get to the top."
About Me
My name is Christian Olivo. I am a Morning Producer at KOAT Action 7 News in Albuquerque, NM, where I currently reside. I also worked at KBMT/KJAC 12NewsNow in Beaumont, TX. I graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelors Degree in Mass Communications with an emphasis in Multiplatform Journalism
I'm from Pasadena, Texas, where I lived for a majority of my life before moving to Spring, Texas and living there for a couple of years.
While attending Sam Houston State, I have taken on several roles such as reporter, producer, director, sports commentary, and production crew.
Work Experience
2020-present
KOAT Action 7 News
Albuquerque, NM
During my time at KOAT, I have produced several shows, including the morning, evening and nightly newscasts. For a better part of 2 years, I worked on the weekend morning show, before moving to the weekly morning news. I've also contributed to helping with news specials, including sports and the ALbuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. When I'm not producing shows, I've been working towards improving my skills for digital content, and working with the digital team.
2018 - 2020
KBMT/KJAC 12News
Beaumont, TX
My position at 12News is a Morning Producer. During my time, I am in charge of the 6 a.m hour of the morning newscast. Other duties that I have taken part of includes production crew for the stations sports show, 409Sports, and editor for my morning newscast. I have also taken part in revibing of the 6 am show, with the addition of Morning Rush, a fast-paced segment of local, state and the nation's top stories.
2015 - 2017
Cable 7 Huntsville/KSHU 90.5
Sam Houston State University
While working with Cable 7 Huntsville, I was a reporter as well as working with the production crew with CG (Character Graphics). While working with KSHU 90.5, I was a sports commentator for the 2015-2016 football season. I was mostly the color commentator for a good part of the season.
Work Experience continued
2012 - 2013
Audio/Video Intern
RREA Media
Responsibilities included editing audio bites and video footage for their radio show on Houston Real Estate Radio. Other responsibilities included visiting homes to take pictures for postings.
Education
2015 / JAN - 2017 / MAY
Sam Houston State University
Studied as an undergraduate student with my major being Mass Communications with an emphasis on Multiplatform Journalism.
2013 / AUG - 2014 / DEC
Lone Star College System
I attended Lone Star College-University Park to cover the majority of my core requirements before transferring to Sam Houston State.
