Zachary Perez
Media Portfolio
Hi, I'm Zach. I'm a producer, performer, writer and award-winning on-air personality living in the Kansas City area. I graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications, specializing in Broadcast Media. I've also recent completed a Technical Film Certificate through Kansas State and completed a minor in Political Science with a specialization in Race in Politics.
This site is a showcase of educational, professional and personal projects and awards from my time working the fields of Journalism, Public Relations and Media Production.
Honors & Awards
Throughout my time working with various media groups, I've been lucky enough to recognized for my work through a multitude of honors and awards from various different organizations.
Awards Listed Below:
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Award of Excellence: Specialty Program
Issued by Broadcast Educators Associations
"The Vibe Check" Radio Program
1st Place: Best Radio Variety Show
Issued by Kansas Association of Broadcasters
"The Vibe Check" Radio Program
1st Place: Enterprise News Package
Issued by Kansas Association of Broadcasters
"The Garage" Franchise Segment
1st Place: Best Variety Program
Issued by Intercollegiate Broadcast System
"The Garage" Franchise Segment
1st Place: Public Affairs Program
Issued by Kansas Association of Broadcasters
"MHK All Day" Newscast
2nd Place: Entertainment Program
Issued by Kansas Association of Broadcasters
"MHK All Day" Newscast
2nd Place: Complete Newscast
Issued by Kansas Association of Broadcasters
"MHK All Day" Newscast
Video & Audio Work
In recent years I've been heavily involved in student and professional media within the Manhattan community. Below you'll find examples of my work as a reporter, producer and on-air personality.
All Videos
All Videos
The Garage: Kansas Native Prepares For Album Release
The Garage: Student Composer Releases Album
The Garage: Professor helps students connect with local jazz scene
Vibe Check KAB Episode (Breaks Only)
Radio Programs
During my time working with Wildcat 91.9 FM, I've had the pleasure of producing multiple popular specialty shows which air weekly each semester. These include:
Know The Sound: An educational program which focuses on exploring the origins and story of some of our station's most featured artists.
The Garage: A feature program which I co-hosted with my former coworker Desire Powell. The program featured music and interviews from different local musicians from across the state of Kansas.
The Vibe Check: My personal, award winning program centered around psychedelic rock, jam band and bluegrass music.
Photography has become a small side passion of mine. This page represents some of the educational, professional and personal projects I've created over the past four years.
Photo-Journalism
This section showcases two of my most recent photo-journalism projects, created in conjugation with the A.Q Miller School of Journalism at Kansas State Univiersity.
