SHAYLYN MARTOS
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producer + editor + GM

​​shaylyn martos (she/they) is a Gracie Award winning producer, host and GM drawing from multimedia experience to produce solutions-focused work. They hope to provide better representation of LGBTQ+ and Indigenous people in media. shaylyn currently serves as an at-large board member of the SF-Bay Area chapter of AAJA. She was an AIR New Voices Scholar, an NPR NextGenRadio mentee, and a member of the inaugural early-career cohort of Chips Quinn Scholars.
​instagram @shaylynmartos
linked-in @shaylyn-martos

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podcasts/audio

YR Stars' KQED Perspectives and KCBS Commentaries / YR Media / 9.16.21 - 11.08.24 / Editor

Recognizing My Romani Identity / KQED and YR Media / 4.11.24 / Editor

Green Spaces: An Urban Necessity / KCBS and YR Media / 3.27.24 / Editor

Lessons Learned in Getting My Driver’s License / KQED and YR Media / 3.14.24 / Editor

How Choir Saved My Mental Health / KCBS and YR Media / 3.12.24 / Editor

Androgynous Characters Helped Me Find My Style / KCBS and YR Media / 11.30.23 / Editor

College Applications: The Fear of Rejection / KCBS and YR Media / 11.8.23 / Editor

My 14-Year Long Friendship / KCBS and YR Media / 11.1.23 / Editor


Keep Coal Out of West Oakland / KQED and YR Media / 9.21.23 / Editor

College Admissions: Affirmative Action vs. Legacy Applicants / KCBS and YR Media / 9.5.23 / Editor

Tick Tock: In College, There’s Never Enough Time / KCBS and YR Media / 9.01.23 / Editor


Inherited Season 3: Bonus Storyteller interview episodes / Critical Frequency and YR Media / 7.19.23 - 9.6.23  / Host and producer
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Inherited Season 3: Ep.8 “Island of People” by Keerti Gopal / Critical Frequency and YR Media / 9.6.23  / Host

Inherited Season 3: Ep.7 “Home and Away” by Vi Pham / Critical Frequency and YR Media / 8.30.23  / Host

Honoring Transgender and Queer Riots This August / KQED and YR Media / 8.24.23 / Editor

Inherited Season 3: Ep.6 “Bag of Bags,” by Radu Stochita / Critical Frequency and YR Media / 8.23.23  / Host

Inherited Season 3: Ep.5 “Beyond the Anthropomass” by Reece Whatmore / Critical Frequency and YR Media / 8.16.23  / Host

Inherited Season 3: Ep.4 “One Day at a Time” by Emma Schulman / Critical Frequency and YR Media / 8.9.23  / Host

Inherited Season 3: Ep.3 “Loss is on the Calendar” by Mo Isu / Critical Frequency and YR Media / 8.2.23  / Host

Inherited Season 3: Ep.2 “Maíz es Vida” by Paloma Moreno Jiménez / Critical Frequency and YR Media / 7.26.23  / Host

Inherited Season 3: Ep.1 “Mama’s House” by Camara Aaron / Critical Frequency and YR Media / 7.19.23  / Host

I’ve Got the Perfect Role Model of Masculinity — My Dad / KCBS and YR Media / 6.18.23 / Editor

Pride’s History of Resistance Makes Us Powerful / KCBS and YR Media / 6.15.23 / Editor


Wood Street Commons: When Your Neighbors are Forced to Leave / KQED and YR Media / 6.1.23 / Editor

AAPI Need Transformative Representation in Hollywood / KCBS and YR Media / 5.11.23 / Editor

I’m 18 Now, Who’s Changed? Not Me / KCBS and YR Media / 5.3.23 / Editor

TikTok is Ruining my Favorite Apps / KCBS and YR Media / 4.25.23 / Editor


YR Media Eco-Party Hour: Inherited Podcast Presentation / KQED Live / 2.25.23 / Storyteller

Opinion: Dahmer and Glorifying Serial Killers / KQED and YR Media / 11.14.22 / Editor

Our Language is Our Mothers' Gift / Inherited Podcast / 10.19.22 / Storyteller and Producer

Teens in America / YR Media and The Washington Post's Post Reports / 4.20.22 / Producer

Remembering the Atlanta Spa Shooting — And How We Move Forward / The Bay KQED / 3.14.22 / Intern

Shaylyn Martos: Finding Their Way / KQED Perspectives / 1.6.22 / Producer

The Happy Hour Newscast / 2.20 - 11.21 / Host and producer

The learning gaps are real: A high school junior returns to class / NPR All Things Considered / 8.31.21 / Producer

California Extended Its Eviction Moratorium (Again). Now What? / The Bay KQED / 6.30.21 / Intern

From AIDS to COVID-19, Gay Activists in San Francisco Have Been Organizing in Public Health for Decades / The Bay KQED / 6.23.21 / Intern
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Live Events Are Coming Back, But Challenges Remain for Arts Workers and Venue Owners / The Bay KQED / 6.16.21 / Intern

​Can California's 'Red Flag Law' Stop Gun Violence Before it Happens? / The Bay KQED / 6.9.21 / Intern
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Fentanyl Overdoses are Claiming Younger People’s Lives in Santa Clara County / The Bay KQED / 6.2.21 / Intern

The Black and Brown Families in Oakland Reimagining Education for Their Kids / The Bay KQED / 5.26.21 / Intern

After Nearly A Year, California’s New AG Will Investigate Vallejo Police Killing of Sean Monterrosa / The Bay KQED / 5.19.21 / Intern

The PG&E Fire Victim Trust Owes Billions to Survivors — and Most Are Still Waiting / The Bay KQED / 5.12.21 / Intern

A New Generation of Filipinx Organizers Is Building on the Legacy of Stockton’s Little Manila / The Bay KQED / 5.7.21 / Intern

The Lasting Impact of COVID-19 in San Quentin State Prison / The Bay KQED / 4.28.21 / Intern

A Quick Message From The Bay on George Floyd / The Bay KQED / 4.21.21 / Intern

Will Anti-Asian Violence Lead to More Policing in Oakland’s Chinatown? / The Bay KQED / 4.7.21 / Intern

How the Bay Area Shaped Mills College (and Vice Versa) / The Bay KQED / 3.31.21 / Intern

With Calls to #StopAAPIHate, Specificity Matters / The Bay KQED / 3.24.21 / Intern

Local School Boards Have a Lot of Power. Will the Pandemic Change That? / The Bay KQED / 3.17.21 / Intern

Navigating This Fragile and Hopeful Moment in the COVID-19 Pandemic / The Bay KQED / 3.10.21 / Intern
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'All Eyes Should Be on Marin': A Racial Reckoning in the Bay’s Whitest County / The Bay KQED / 3.3.21 / Intern

Helping Oakland's Chinatown From the Street Level / The Bay KQED / 2.17.21 / Intern

The Messy Path to Reopening Public Schools / The Bay KQED / 2.10.21 / Intern

California’s COVID-19 Vaccine Information Void​ / The Bay KQED / 2.3.21 / Intern

​The Bay Live: What Will Living in the Bay Area Be Like in 2021? / The Bay KQED / 1.27.21 / Intern
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By the People: A New Presidency and a ‘Window’ of Opportunity for the Iranian Diaspora​ / The Bay KQED / 1.20.21 / Intern

print/online


Opinion: The New Disney Dark Age / YR Media / 3.26.24 / Editor

Opinion: The Larger Picture Surrounding Nex Benedict / YR Media / 3.13.24 / Editor

Level Up With These 5 Tabletop Games / YR Media / 3.5.24 / Editor

California’s Proposition 1: ‘Treatment Not Tents’ / YR Media / 3.4.24 / Editor

Toxic Coal Terminal in West Oakland Seems Imminent / YR Media / 1.25.24 / Editor


How Should Award Shows Honor Nonbinary Artists? / YR Media / 1.12.24 / Editor

Stan Culture Has Gone Too Far / YR Media / 1.8.24 / Editor

If New Year’s Resolutions Stress You Out, Start Small / YR Media / 1.5.24 / Editor

On Being Jewish and anti-Zionist This Hanukkah / YR Media / 12.15.23 / Editor

The Dangers of “Girl Dinner” / YR Media / 12.6.23 / Editor

Strangers on Display: Power Dynamics on Social Media / YR Media / 12.6.23 / Editor

​What Keeps Teachers Motivated / YR Media / 11.15.23 / Editor

The Colorado Hotel That Fascinated Stephen King / YR Media / 10.31.23 / Editor

Gen Z Workforce Combats Toxic Kitchen Culture / YR Media / 10.30.23 / Editor

Opinion: ‘Sexy’ Halloween Costumes Perpetuate Toxic Gender Norms / YR Media / 10.30.23 / Editor

How Girl Math Helps Justify Overconsumption / YR Media / 10.23.23 / Editor

The Transparency Deficit in “Clean” Beauty / YR Media / 10.18.23 / Editor

A Playlist for Desperate Times: Music to Help Deal With Major Stress / YR Media / 9.6.23 / Editor


Shifting the Conversation on AAPI Ethnic Studies / YR Media / 8.17.23 / Editor

Opinion: Sex Ed Should Cover Consent / YR Media / 7.12.23 / Editor

Lessons Learned During My Gap Year / YR Media / 7.11.23 / Editor

Being Black in Horror Isn’t a Death Sentence, It’s Empowering / YR Media / 6.23.23 / Editor

Study Smart, Not Expensive: Budget-Friendly ACT and SAT Prep Tools / YR Media / 6.22.23 / Editor

LGBTQ+ Resources in Conservative States / YR Media / 6.13.23 / Editor

The Fight Continues for Women in the Labor Movement / YR Media / 5.04.23 / Editor

Why Can’t School Lunches Be Good? / YR Media / 3.29.23 / Editor

It’s Time For Queer-Inclusive Sex Ed / YR Media / 2.9.23 / Editor

Just How ‘Optional’ are the SAT/ACT for College Admissions? / YR Media / 08.04.21 / Reporter


​Little Manila Perseveres: How Filipinx Leaders in Stockton Are Organizing for the Next Generation / The Bay KQED / 6.18.21 / Producer

​Los resultados de las propuestas de California favorecen a la legislación financiada por empresas, derechos de voto para personas en libertad condicional / Golden Gate Xpress / 11.9.20​ / Editor
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California proposition results favor corporate funded legislation, voting rights for parolees / Golden Gate Xpress / 11.4.20​ / Editor
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Bay Area residents share predictions on general election outcomes​ / Golden Gate Xpress / 11.3.20​ / Reporter and Editor

Lugar de votación en el campus se ve corto en audiencia / Golden Gate Xpress /  11.3.20​ / Editor
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Polling site on campus sees small turnout / Golden Gate Xpress / 11.3.20 / Reporter and Editor

Manny’s in the Mission holds socially-distanced dining and phone-banking event / Golden Gate Xpress / 11.3.20 / Reporter and Editor

Celebrate Filipino American History Month with 10 innovative films / Golden Gate Xpress / 10.27.20​ / Reporter and Editor

Oakland celebrates third Black Joy Parade / Golden Gate Xpress / 2.26.20 / Reporter and Photog

Give Multimedia Students Access to Resources / Golden Gate Xpress / 1.28.20 / Reporter and Photog

QUEERING YOUR WORKOUT: The Queer Gym in Oakland provides space for LGBTQ+ people to build muscle and community / NewsWorx / 12.20.19 / Producer

First days, last words: How one Honduran woman lost her native language​ / NPR Next Generation Radio / 10.17.19 / Reporter and Photog

University lacks staff to help students with anxiety, depression / Golden Gate Xpress / 3.19.19 / Reporter

Xpress Yourself: How do you feel about the upcoming election? / Golden Gate Xpress / 11.2.18 / Reporter and Photog


“So, these are your kids?” / Between the Lines: a border blog / 10.17.17 / Reporter

ASG president works to aid “Dreamers”: DACA recipient who works five jobs shares his story / City Times / 10.5.17 / Reporter and Photog

Fighting for an inclusive society / San Diego Union Tribune / 2.25.17 / Reporter

videos/photos

Media Literacy for Revolution : Better understand what you see online in 5 steps / Golden Gate Xpress / 9.21.20 / Producer and Host

Fires in Sonoma County prompt evacuations and endanger homes / Golden Gate Xpress / 9.28.20 / Editor

I shaved my head in quarantine, and I’m not alone/ Golden Gate Xpress / ​8.2.20 / Reporter and Photog

Market Car Ban changes local commutes / Golden Gate Xpress / 2.4.20 / Reporter and Photog

Queer Bound poetry open mic celebrates first anniversary / 9.23.19 / Reporter and Photog

Loving and Letting Go / 12.13.18 / Producer

APTRA Broadcast News Camp (staged!!) / 12.6.18 / Reporter
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"Newscene" / San Diego City College / 2018 / Reporter, Anchor and Producer

creative work

Kinship: A Quaran-Zine / 5.11.20 / Poet

spectranima part 1: lyrics to go / 7.24.19 / Author
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