Victoria Pera

Hi there! My name is Victoria Pera and I am an aspiring multimedia journalist.

I am a recent UCF Broadcast Journalism Alum living in Orlando, Fla. Although I am young in my career, I am willing to take on any opportunity that comes my way. My dream is to be a multimedia journalist covering the stories my community wants to hear. Whether it is covering license plate reader initiatives in the city of Orlando or a new cancer-killing peptide discovered by a UCF researcher, no story is unimportant to me.

A quick look at my work

The Charge On Air • 4th December 2025

PKG on UCF Researchers Combining Ultrasound Technology with AI

A package I shot, wrote, and edited about two UCF researchers combining their expertise in ultrasound technology and AI to treat back pain better.

The Charge On Air • 7th November 2025

PKG on 20 Years of Direct Connect

I shot, wrote, and edited a package on the UCF Direct Connect program and its 20th anniversary.

The Charge On Air • 4th November 2025

PKG on "Renew U" Program

A package I shot, wrote, and edited about a UCF team that launched a free virtual program to support mental well-being and provide assistance to medical students and professionals.

The Charge On Air • 17th October 2025

PKG on a UCF Researcher Creating a Cancer Killing Peptide

A package I shot, wrote, and edited about a UCF researcher who is collaborating with other minds to make a cancer-killing peptide called Z-TOP.

The Charge On Air • 10th October 2025

PKG on The Sunrise Movement at UCF

A package I shot, wrote, and edited about a group on campus-- The Sunrise Movement at UCF. I highlighted their recent campaign calling for an end to the 287(g) agreement that UCF signed in April of this year. This federal agreement allows campus police to act as ICE agents.

The Charge On Air • 26th September 2025

PKG On Lack of UCF Faculty Raises

A package I shot, wrote, and edited about the lack of UCF faculty raises for the 2025-2026 school year.

The Charge • 5th December 2025

UCF researchers combine ultrasound technology with AI to treat back pain

A web story I wrote about two UCF researchers combining Ultrasound Technology with AI to better treat back pain.

Her Campus • 20th November 2025

Mamdani Wins Race for New York City Mayor

An article I wrote about Zohran Mamdani winning the election for New York City Mayor.

Her Campus • 8th November 2025

Trump's Grand Ballroom Leads to East Wing Demolishment

An article I wrote about President Trump's decision to demolish the East Wing of the White House to build his grand ballroom.

The Charge • 5th November 2025

UCF researchers receive new funding for targeted therapies to kill cancer cells

A web story I wrote about a newly found peptide by UCF researchers and its development towards targeted cancer therapy.

Her Campus • 1st November 2025

The Supreme Court To Decide if Marijuana Users Can Own Guns

A quick article I wrote about the Supreme Court planning to decide if marijuana users can own guns.

The Charge • 7th October 2025

UCF Faculty Union upset over lack of proposed salary increase for 2025-2026 school year

A web story I wrote about the lack of UCF's proposed faculty raises for the 2025-2026 school year.

Her Campus • 19th September 2025

UCF Raises Out-Of-State Tuition For The First Time Since 2012

A quick story I wrote for Her Campus about UCF raising out-of-state tuition costs by 10%.

Central Florida Public Media • 2nd September 2025

Orlando’s license plate readers aim to bolster downtown safety. For some, they raise privacy concerns

This is a super-spot story I did on the placement of new license plate readers in downtown Orlando parking garages. For this, I got in contact with City Commissioner Tony Ortiz, who spoke in support of the technology's usage. On the other side of the conversation, I included the voice of David Siminou, a downtown club owner who has worked in the district for over 20 years. This aired on 90.7 FM on 9/2/25.

Central Florida Public Media • 17th June 2025

Here’s where students can get free lunch in Central Florida this summer

I compiled a list of 2025 school summer lunch programs offering free meals and snacks for children while school is out. Parents can scroll down to their county and check for the programs offered in their area.

Her Campus • 20th February 2025

New Tariffs Alter SHEIN's Fast-Fashion Power

I wrote a quick web article about new Chinese tariffs having an affect on fast-fashion apps like SHEIN.

Recent Social Media Reels

While I pursue my career in the newsroom, I practice by writing news reels on my social media accounts. You can find more of these videos on the social media tab at the top of my website.

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“You can make anything by writing.”

C. S. Lewis