My name is Camila Thur de Koos. I’m a multimedia journalist and writer.
Check out my previous work below.
All inquiries can be sent to my email: camilathurdekoos [at] gmail [dot] com.
Video
I reported and edited for Annenberg Television News (ATVN) and produced CU@USC, the university’s flagship interview show on its student-run television station.
ATVN- Proposition 22
Reported and edited package explaining what Proposition 22 on the 2020 California ballot was and how rideshare drivers felt about the measure. Aired Nov. 4, 2020 as part of ATVN’s Election Day Coverage.
CU@USC- Christian Oliver
Christian Oliver discusses about his role in Amazon Prime's “Hunters” and his other acting experiences. Originally aired on Feb. 26, 2020 on Channel 8.1 in Los Angeles.
CU@USC- Jordan Martinez
Former Army paratrooper and USC grad film student, Jordan Martinez talks about his short film "The Gatekeeper." Originally aired on Oct. 10, 2019 on Channel 8.1 in Los Angeles.
Audio
I produced and edited audio segments for KCRW’s “All Things Considered” and “Morning Edition,” Annenberg Radio News, and Match Volume. Take a listen below to some of my work.
KCRW
California’s four-year university systems saw an increase in their overall enrollments this past year, but for community colleges, it’s a different story. Some of those institutions are now at risk statewide after they saw a steep decline in enrollment this past year amid the pandemic. Originally aired on KCRW’s “All Things Considered” on Apr. 12, 2020.
KCRW
LA bar owners face tough decisions ahead of reopening after experiencing financial strain from a year of closures. Originally aired on KCRW’s “Morning Edition” on Apr. 9, 2020.
KCRW
A California assemblymember introduced a bill to decriminalize jaywalking in the state. Originally aired on KCRW's "All Things Considered" on Apr. 1, 2020.
From Where We Are
A former nurse at the Irwin County Detention Center filed a complaint Monday alleging inadequate protection against COVID-19 and a high rate of hysterectomies being performed on detainees. Originally published on Sept. 15, 2020 for Annenberg Radio show “From Where We Are.”
From Where We Are
Professors across the country are standing in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and raising awareness about the effects of race and racism in their individual fields. Originally published on Sept. 8, 2020 for Annenberg Radio show “From Where We Are.”
Match Volume
I spoke with USC Alum Kayla Carlisle about her experience working from home as a storyboard artist for the Cartoon Network. Originally published on Nov. 19, 2020 for Annenberg Radio show “Match Volume.”
Text
I have written stories on Annenberg Media and coded multimedia features for various classes. Click on the headline to read the full story.
The challenges college students and professors face with remote learning.
The challenges college students and professors face with remote learning.
USC professors joined educators across the nation who canceled classes to raise awareness of issues of racial inequality.
Some students fear the increased caseload could dampen their winter break plans.
With stay-at-home orders shutting down Hollywood production, animated television series barely missed a beat amid the pandemic.
The decision comes one day after sheriff’s deputies shot and killed a Black man in South Central Los Angeles.
The event hosted by the Annenberg Cross-Cultural Students Association encouraged some to prioritize self-care over tracking election results.
Campus organizations and school administration encouraged USC students to register to vote and “have a voice.”
Some restaurants in South Los Angeles have been providing meals to the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic.