Isabel Contreras joined News 9 in June 2026 as a digital content producer, adding recent practical experience from campus media and a summer internship with the station. Her arrival comes as local newsrooms sharpen their focus on digital-first storytelling and audience engagement across platforms.
Born and raised in Duncan, Oklahoma, Contreras moved to Edmond to study at the University of Central Oklahoma. While a student she took on social media responsibilities for the campus broadcast and contributed to the student newspaper, building skills in audience management and cross-platform publishing.
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Contreras completed a year-long internship at News 9 in summer 2025, where she worked with the digital team to publish and manage content. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, concentrating on professional media, in May 2025.
- Current role: Digital Content Producer, News 9 (since June 2026)
- Education: B.A. in Mass Communication, University of Central Oklahoma, May 2025
- Student media: Social media manager for UCentral; contributor to The Vista
- Practical training: News 9 digital internship, summer 2025
- Personal interests: film, reading, crafts, and music
Her background in student-led broadcast and print outlets gave her hands-on experience with the fast pace of digital newsrooms — from shaping social posts to preparing copy for publication. That practical foundation is increasingly valuable as news organizations prioritize speed, accuracy, and platform-native formats.
Outside the newsroom, Contreras pursues creative hobbies that feed into her editorial instincts: watching films, reading widely, and making arts and crafts. Those interests inform a storytelling sensibility that balances visual thinking with concise written work.
Colleagues say she brings a methodical approach to daily digital tasks and a willingness to adapt as audience habits shift. As News 9 expands its digital capacity, producers with cross-platform experience like Contreras are central to maintaining consistent, reliable coverage for local readers.
