Cassia Pollock

Encinitas, CA

Digital Media Specialist, Graduate of UC San Diego with bachelor of arts degree in Communication. Digital Media Producer at NBC 7, and former Editor at Times of San Diego.

Cassia Pollock

Encinitas, CA

Digital Media Specialist, Graduate of UC San Diego with bachelor of arts degree in Communication. Digital Media Producer at NBC 7, and former Editor at Times of San Diego.

Chula Vista to Swear-In First Woman as 24th Police Chief
The first-ever woman to hold the position of police chief for the Chula Vista police department (CVPD) will be sworn in Friday, marking a major milestone for the City of Chula Vista. Roxana Kennedy will be sworn in as the CVPD's 24th police chief in a public ceremony at 11 a.m. in the City Council Chambers, according to the CVPD.
NBC San Diego
Bill Addressing Bluff Erosion in Encinitas and Solana Beach Passes
The House of Representatives passed the ‘Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act‘ (WIIN) on Thursday, which will address public safety issues such as the bluff erosion in Encinitas and Solana Beach. According to Congressman Darrell Issa, this act may help to fund projects such as the Coastal Storm Damage Reduction, a plan crafted to address beach erosion by the US Army Corps of Engineers last April.
UCSD Makes Top 10 Public Colleges With Six-Figure Salaries for Grads
UC San Diego makes the top ten list of public colleges where alumni eventually make six-figure salaries with just a bachelor's degree, according to the university's report. The website Money.com used data from Payscale to rank UCSD as the fifth best college for students seeking high-paying jobs from an affordable public school, with students making a mid-career salary of $106,000 and an early career salary of $53,700 on average.
NBC San Diego
Police Arrest Woman Accused of Embezzling Over $500K From Employer in Temecula
Escondido Police have arrested a woman accused of embezzling $500,000 from her employer, on multiple felony charges. Sheila Jo Jackson, a 46-year-old resident of Temecula, has been booked into the Vista Detention Facility on a breadth of serious felony charges including embezzlement by employee, forgery, grand theft and identity theft, said Escondido Police Lieutenant Ed Varso.
NBC San Diego
Michelle Obama Urges San Diego to Vote Democrat in Late Ad
The California Democratic Party released TV and radio ads Saturday of Michelle Obama imploring San Diegans to vote for Democrats in Congress on election day. “San Diego, everything we’ve accomplished in the past eight years is at stake in this election,” said Obama in the ad. “That’s why we need to elect democrats who share our values.”.
San Diego Catholic Bishop Distances Church From Political Fliers
The San Diego Catholic Bishop released a statement Friday in regards to the distribution of fliers at a church in Old Town, that said Satan was working through presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Reverend Robert McElroy, bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego said that the parish had violated the duty of religious communities to maintain civility and balance in political discussions.
Death Toll Rises to 14 Horses at Del Mar Races Amid Protests
Two horses have died at the Del Mar Races since the beginning of August, bringing the summer’s racing death toll to a total of 14 animals, according to the California Horse Racing Board.
Times of San Diego
Protests After Horse Collapses at Opening of Del Mar Horse Races
After a horse racing at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club’s opening day had to be euthanized Friday, this immediately sparked a few protests over the weekend.
Times of San Diego
Military Film Festival Asks San Diegans to Submit Original Films
The 2016 GI Film Festival is asking local San Diegans to quickly submit their original films by the final deadline on June 30, in only five days. It’s the second year that the festival has been held in various places throughout San Diego, on Sept. 14 through Sept. 18. A media report said the festival is military themed and will feature films for, about and by service members.
Times of San Diego
SeaWorld and Humane Society Praise Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act
SeaWorld has delivered a letter to the Senate and House sponsors to applaud the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2016, along with support from the Humane Society of the U.S. (HSUS) and the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation. The President and CEO of SeaWorld, Joel Manby, and the HSUS President and CEO, Wayne Pacelle, and the Founder of the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, Guy Harvey, have signed the letter.
Times of San Diego
Social Media Trend of Running Selfies May Slow Racers Down
There was no shortage of selfies at this past weekend's San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon.
NBC San Diego
Splat Goes the Watermelon at UCSD’s 51st Annual Drop
With a satisfying splat the doomed watermelon exploded on the pavement after a seven story decent from Urey Hall at UCSD. It was dropped by sophomore Karlee Garcia from Revelle college, who was selected as this year’s “Watermelon Royalty.”. The 51st UCSD Watermelon Drop took place at noon on Friday, on the east side of Urey Hall next to the ridge walk.
Times of San Diego
High-Achieving Student Honored With JCF Leadership Award
A local student was recognized for her outstanding achievements with the Peter Chortek Leadership Award from the Jewish Community Foundation (JCF). The 2015 award recipient Noa Eaton is a senior at Canyon Crest Academy in Del Mar. According to JCF, the award ceremony was held on May 15 during the Jewish Teen Foundation’s check presentation at the San Diego Jewish Academy.
Times of San Diego
San Diego Honors Military Heroes on Memorial Day Weekend
San Diego will honor U.S. military heroes this weekend with a host of special remembrance ceremonies for fallen service members and veterans. Here's a guide to those events. The fifth annual memorial service for veterans will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Miramar National Cemetery. Major General Joseph M.
NBC San Diego
105th White Fronted Bee-Eater Chick Born at San Diego Zoo
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park welcomed the 105th white fronted bee-eater bird born at the park since the breeding program started in 1993, according to a media report. Zoo Keepers performed a routine health check on the 22-day old hatchling this Tuesday. It appeared to be in good health. The bird weighed 43 grams (about the same as a golf ball.)
Times of San Diego
San Diegan Wins $543K in Fantasy 5 Lottery Days After Birthday
A San Diego resident kicked off his birthday by winning over a half-million dollars in the Fantasy 5 lottery, and had to step outside of a dinner gathering to double-check his ticket in disbelief. Sean Zanderson from Encinitas realized he won when his ticket matched five numbers out of 36 for the May 1 Fantasy Five drawing, winning $543,579.
NBC San Diego

About

Cassia Pollock

Copy Editing

Research

Writing

Storytelling

Public Relations

Media Relations

Blogging

Arts and Entertainment Reviews

Social Media Management

Mentoring

Press Releases

Content Marketing

Digital Media

Journalism

Interpersonal Communication

Video Editing

Newsletters

Articles

Website Management

Editorial Judgement

SEO Writing

Broadcast News

News Alerts

Live Streaming

Pitches

Creativity

Freelancer

Cassia is a graduate of UC San Diego with a bachelor of arts degree in Communication. She works as a Digital Media Producer at NBC 7. Her special skills include storytelling, substantive editing, breaking news, proofreading, copy editing, AP Style, interviewing, research, SEO writing, publishing, fact-checking, media relations and social media management.

While working in digital media, she has cultivated a passion for keeping up with the latest content marketing trends and always looks for new ways to expand her knowledge of the field.

As a Digital Media Producer, she has provided extensive coverage on topics ranging from crime, weather, politics, business, socioeconomics and lifestyle. While studying Communication at UCSD, she worked as an editor at the Times of San Diego and the bi-weekly campus newspaper, The Guardian.