Hi, i’m Jessica De La Torre

I’m a California-based video storyteller with a focus on short-form content for digital media and television. I’m passionate about creating authentic, impactful stories that connect with diverse audiences. I’ve had the opportunity to work with creative agencies, political campaigns, and independent filmmakers, honing my ability to craft compelling narratives across a range of platforms.

Currently, I’m the Creative Coordinator at Thematic Campaigns, where I write bilingual scripts and source voice-over talent for ads that are broadcast nationwide, aired on radio, and shared across digital platforms. In this role, I get to combine my storytelling skills with my bilingual expertise to create meaningful content that resonates with a wide audience.

In addition to commercial work, I’m involved in longer-form projects. I recently co-produced and filmed a short documentary about an Indigenous first-time voter in Oakland, CA. This documentary is part of a 10-part digital series for PBS SoCal, set to be released in early October 2024.

I hold a master’s degree from UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism, where I specialized in short-form video storytelling, and I earned my bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a minor in International Relations from San Francisco State University.

Fellowships and Artist Awards:

2024 Renaissance Journalism LaunchPad Fellowship

2024 Wake Forest University Mellon Environmental Justice Journalism Fellow

2024 Monterey County Artist Grant

2024 Fund For Investigative Journalism Seed Grant

2022 UC Berkeley 11TH Hour Food and Farming Fellowship

jedelato2@gmail.com