Jessica Santina

Writer/Editor | Owner of Jessica Santina Writing Services | Writing/Communications Instructor

sparks, nevada, united states

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Award-winning professional writer and editor with two decades' experience in broadcast and print media and 15 years’ experience as owner of writing/editing business. Seasoned writer, editor, proofreader, and educator recognized for strong argumentative/persuasive skills; extensive academic training; thorough knowledge of grammar, mechanics, and editorial style; and keen understanding of effective communication with impact. Interested in all opportunities, from commercial writing and editing to direct marketing content creation, corporate communications, and magazine or book-length projects.Specialties: Marketing/Advertising | Broadcast Media | Editing | Proofreading | Speeches | Nonfiction Articles/Publications | Arts & Culture Reviews and Features | Political Campaigns | Newsletters | Blogs | Websites | Public Relations | Brochures & Collateral | Resumes & Cover Letters | Ghost Writing

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Something old, something new: A local designer turns her passion for sustainable wedding style into a new local bridal fair

People talk a lot about the financial costs involved with planning a wedding, but few consider the environmental costs, which are exorbitant. Some experts say that a single wedding in the United States can create more than 57 metric tons of greenhouse gas... See more

renonr.com•Jessica Santina•Jan 5, 2026

Merry and gay: Goodluck Macbeth presents 'My Big Gay Italian Christmas' • Reno News & Review

As a devout fan of Hallmark Christmas movies, I also fully recognize how ridiculous they are. They’re far too perfect, the problems not messy enough, the plots too predictable. That’s what I love about them, to be honest. In my house, we even play Hallmar... See more

renonr.com•Jessica Santina•Dec 4, 2025

A Dickens of a detour: Reno Little Theater debuts leaner, livelier version of the holiday classic

From the moment my family and I sat down and prepared to watch the media sneak preview of Reno Little Theater’s newest show, Samuel Kebede’s A Christmas Carol, two things were clear: First, it was going to be fun, and second, we were probably going to be ... See more

renonr.com•Jessica Santina•Nov 16, 2025

Ready for our close-up: The grassroots efforts to grow a Nevada film scene

A couple of years ago, Reno-based cinematographer Bryon Evans was working on a low-budget film with his friend, director Mitch Yapko, in Los Angeles. “I just wanted to go outside and get a quick shot of this building,” Evans said. “(Mitch) said, ‘Stop. Yo... See more

renonr.com•Jessica Santina•Nov 11, 2025

Don Bernard named 2025 Alumnus of the Year by the University of Nevada, Reno

When I met Don Bernard ’85 (speech communications) on campus, he almost immediately explained that he prefers to lie low — though that’s hard to do when you’re Alumnus of the Year. His love for the University of Nevada, Reno was visible on his face, but s... See more

unr.edu•Jessica Santina•Oct 10, 2025

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Bachelor Of Arts, English, Theater at Emory UniversityGraduated: 1994

Master Of Arts, English, Writing at University Of Nevada, RenoGraduated: 1980

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Something old, something new: A local designer turns her passion for sustainable wedding style into a new local bridal fair

Merry and gay: Goodluck Macbeth presents 'My Big Gay Italian Christmas' • Reno News & Review

A Dickens of a detour: Reno Little Theater debuts leaner, livelier version of the holiday classic

Ready for our close-up: The grassroots efforts to grow a Nevada film scene

Don Bernard named 2025 Alumnus of the Year by the University of Nevada, Reno

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Something old, something new: A local designer turns her passion for sustainable wedding style into a new local bridal fair

Merry and gay: Goodluck Macbeth presents 'My Big Gay Italian Christmas' • Reno News & Review

A Dickens of a detour: Reno Little Theater debuts leaner, livelier version of the holiday classic

Ready for our close-up: The grassroots efforts to grow a Nevada film scene

Don Bernard named 2025 Alumnus of the Year by the University of Nevada, Reno