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Julio Cesar Ortiz

Social Justice / Immigration Beat / Special Assignment Reporter

My name is Julio Cesar Ortiz and I am a Journalist in the Television Broadcast Community. After five and half years as a reporter for Univision in Arizona, I am now a reporter for KMEX – 34 Univision Los Angeles. http://mipagina.univision.com/juliocesarortiz My stories and my involvement with the Immigrant community have been recognized at local, state and National Levels. I have been Nominated for 34 Emmys and I have received 15 which include best writer, best on –air talent, Journalistic Reporter of the year and best series coverage amongst others. I have been recognized by the Arizona Associated Press Broadcasting Association with 14 awards including writer of the year and best feature story . In 2004 , I received an Edward Murrow Regional Awards for Best Series. In 2005 , I received the Edward Murrow Reginal Award for Best Writer, an award that is usually not received by a Spanish broadcasting station due to its close competition by English –only reporters. I also received the Edward Murrow in 2008 in for Best writer as well. The National Association of Hispanic Journalists Has recognized me four times since 2002 as the Best News Feature, Investigative and Human Interest reporter. My stories have made National Headlines. http://twitter.com/JulioCOrtiz34

 

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<p><strong>Julio Cesar Ortiz</strong>, a reporter for <strong>KMEX TV 34 (Univision)</strong> in Los Angeles, produced a three-part series that examined the effects of Alzheimer's disease on elderly Latinos. Titled "Thief of Memories," his Spanish-language series highlighted the various stages of the memory-destroying condition and presented options for families who are struggling to care for a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease.