Will Selva's Schools

• Arizona State University , Class of 1995 Bachelors in Broadcast Journalism

Will Selva's Publications

• Will Selva on Manny Ramirez’ 2008 Trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Will Selva July, 2011 One of the most notable moments of Will Selva’s career occurred on August 1, 2008, when Manny Ramirez, a member of the Boston Red Sox, was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Will Selva utilized these skills during the press conference in order to live translate the event for ESPN. An outfielder, Ramirez began his baseball career with the Cleveland Indians in 1993. He signed an 8-year contract with the Red Sox in 2001 worth $160 million. During the next seven years, Ramirez continued his career as a remarkable player. He maintained a .312 batting average and won several Silver Slugger awards. In addition, he was named Most Valuable Player of the 2004 World Series. However, his relationship with the baseball club became tumultuous. During an interview, he claimed “the Red Sox don’t deserve a player like me,” while criticizing the 110-year-old Massachusetts franchise for its treatment of other players, including Pedro Martinez and Nomar Garciaparra, both of whom also played for the Dodgers. When the opportunity arose for Ramirez to switch teams, the deal happened “very quickly,” according to Dodgers manager Joe Torre, who appreciated Ramirez’ abilities and recognized how his talents could serve as a potential boon for the Dodgers’ post-season. The agreement that brought Ramirez to the West Coast involved three teams: the Red Sox, the Dodgers, and the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Red Sox had to pay the $7 million left on Ramirez’ contract and received Jason Bay, an outfielder from the Pirates. The Pittsburgh ball club obtained four recruits from the minor leagues, two players from the Dodgers and two players from the Red Sox.

• A Brief Overview of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists – by Will Selva , Will Selva's Blog on Bigsight August, 2011 Currently serving as an anchor with ESPN, accomplished sports broadcaster Will Selva has hosted a wide range of shows, including SportsCenter, College Football Live, and NBA Tonight. He has also represented ESPN at the National Association of Hispanic Journalists convention in Denver, Colorado. The National Association of Hispanic Journalists: Honor Ruben Salazar posted by edinburgpolitics.com Founded in 1984, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) supports the professional goals and recognition of Hispanic people in the journalism and news industries. The NAHJ serves as a unified voice for Hispanic journalists around the country. Currently, the organization has around 2,300 members, including teachers of journalism, media professionals, working journalists, and students of journalism. It is governed by a board of 18 directors from across the United States and the Caribbean. The NAHJ maintains a national office in the National Press Building in Washington, D.C. National Press Building posted by skylineviews.typepad.com The NAHJ runs a range of workshops and seminars around the country in addition to sponsoring a National Convention and Career Expo each year where Hispanic journalists can meet others and network to create opportunities for their careers. The NAHJ also lists jobs for working professionals as well as students. Finally, the NAHJ provides extensive educational opportunities for students of all levels, scholarships, and a range of awards for excellence in journalism. Public image domain posted by aaas.org Today, Latinos and other people of color are underrepresented in the newsroom. Although one in three American citizens are people of color, only 13.41 percent of newsroom employees at newspapers and 22 percent of those at English-language television stations are African American, Hispanic, Native American, Asian American, or of mixed race. Along with a number of other organizations, the NAHJ strives to improve these numbers, creating a media workforce that reflects the race, culture, and interests of the American people. By stepping up and taking part in the conversation reflected in the nation’s media, Hispanic journalists help newspapers, radio, and television news to better reflect the true nature of our increasingly diverse country. Latino ABC News Reporter: Rick Sanchez posted by lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com John Quinones’s excellent ABC 20/20 posted by seriesthesituationist.wordpress.com

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