Jenna Delgado
I am originally from Westchester, NY; my family now lives in Land O Lakes, FL. I currently live in Tampa and attend UTampa. I am a Sister of Sigma Delta Tau and the former Health and Intramurals Chair. I am also a Fellow with The Emma Bowen Foundation where I network with Media professionals for my future career in the News field. I am passionate in fitness, specifically weight lifting. I also love to go on long walks, go to pilates, shop, read and tan.
• The University of Tampa
• Dean's List 6 semesters in a row
• Sigma Delta Tau
• Order of Omega
• The Emma Bowen Foundation
• Drink PRIME Girls
• Jewish Women International
• Prevent Child Abuse America
• The SDT Foundation
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my parents. Without them, I wouldn't have the educational resources to be where I am today in my career. The Emma Bowen Foundation also granted me the opportunity to work temporarily alongside the FOX13 team, giving me an outstanding learning experience. Also, in my Writing for Broadcast News class with Spectrum Bay News 9 Dalia Dangerfield, I gained the skills needed to work in a newsroom. In another class at UTampa, Studio TV I with Jemaine Browne, he gave me the resources to apply as a Radio Producer at Genesis Communications. Lastly, my former professor in my Media Writing class Chloe Corwin, connected me with her colleagues at La Gaceta for an internship in 2024.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
If you show news stations that you've got what it takes through confidence and a strong on-air personality, you'll get hired.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Be your most authentic self! There's never a limit to how much you can network with people. You never know where great opportunities lie.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Many people want to be working on-camera for the news. It's a very competitive field. To end up in a good news market, you need years of on-air experience. It's often hard to start your career at first.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Dedication, fairness and staying busy at work. Personally, I try to be as real as I can be, have empathy for others and be loyal to my loved ones.
Locations
Jet Set Pets
Tampa, FL