Amy Xiaoshi De Paola
About Amy Xiaoshi De Paola
Amy Xiaoshi De Paola is a Digital Producer at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in journalism and digital production, with previous roles at Arizona PBS, AsAmNews, and KTXL FOX40 News.
Work at Gannett
Amy Xiaoshi De Paola has been serving as a Digital Producer at Gannett, specifically within the USA TODAY NETWORK, since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for producing digital content, ensuring it meets the standards and expectations of the organization. Her position involves collaboration with various teams to enhance the digital presence of the news outlet.
Education and Expertise
Amy holds a Master's degree from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University, which she completed from 2018 to 2019. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in English/Language Arts Teacher Education from California State University-Long Beach, where she studied from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she has a minor in Chinese Language and Culture from the same institution.
Background
Amy has a diverse background in journalism and digital production. She worked as a reporter at Arizona PBS in the Washington D.C. Metro Area from 2019 to 2020. Her experience also includes roles at AsAmNews and The Downtown Devil, where she contributed as a writer. She has interned at various organizations, including the San Francisco Chronicle and azcentral.com, gaining valuable skills in digital production.
Professional Experience
Prior to her current role at Gannett, Amy worked as a Digital Producer at KTXL FOX40 News from 2020 to 2021. She also served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism, where she focused on research and support for journalism initiatives. Her reporting experience includes covering money and politics for Cronkite News in Washington D.C.
Involvement in Community and Advocacy
Amy has been actively involved in advocacy and community engagement. She served as the Secretary of LGBTQIA+ Affairs for Associated Students, Inc. at California State University Long Beach from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she has written about Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) issues as a staff writer for AsAm News, contributing to discussions on representation and community matters.