Laura Hernández
Orlando
Summary
A seasoned, versatile, and bilingual News Anchor, Journalist, and Editor with 12+ years of experience in live reporting, storytelling, and content creation across traditional and digital media platforms. Proven ability to write, edit, and curate compelling content with strong editorial judgment. Experienced in working under tight deadlines, collaborating with remote teams, and managing digital transformations in newsrooms.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications & Media Specialist
FARMASI US / Canada / Dominican Republic
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Developed and edited digital content for press releases, corporate news, and media initiatives
- Managed communication strategies for various digital and traditional media platforms
- Ensured content accuracy and alignment with corporate messaging
- Collaborated with marketing teams to optimize written and visual content for maximum reach
LATAM Communications & Strategic Events Specialist II
Top Brand Worldwide
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Oversaw internal and external communication strategies, ensuring high-quality editorial standards
- Led content creation efforts, editing articles, press materials, and marketing campaigns
- Provided editorial guidance to teams, ensuring consistency in messaging and branding
News Anchor
Cablenoticias
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Presented news and reports on the channel's prime-time newscasts and digital platforms as a trusted news anchor & reporter
- Wrote, reported, and presented breaking news live, providing frequent updates on key stories throughout the day
- Wrote, edited, and curated news stories for digital platforms and on-air broadcasts
- Conducted interviews and wrote investigative reports to enhance audience engagement
News Anchor, Journalist & Digital Content Editor
Canal Capital
04.2016 - 12.2019
- Served as News Anchor; presented news magazine-type programs & live interviews with experts/individuals who were the news of the day
- Reported on news events, delivering timely and well-researched content across platforms.
- Edited and curated digital news stories for digital and on-air platforms, ensuring timely publication
- Collaborated with production teams to optimize multimedia storytelling
- Led coverage of major events, including presidential debates and elections
Presenter & Journalist (Special Assignment)
Canal RCN
09.2015 - 11.2015
- Acted as the Presenter of the National Beauty Contest
- Successfully recorded & presented journalistic notes with the National Beauty Contest's Candidates in Latin America's key tourist spots
- (These were transmitted in all the unitary programs of Canal RCN, its digital platforms, and all social platforms of the National Beauty Contest)
News Anchor & Journalist
Noticias Caracol
06.2013 - 04.2015
- Served as an Entertainment News Anchor and Journalist, conducting daily investigative reporting and journalistic coverage for digital and online platforms
- Edited, reviewed, and wrote scripts and stories for national newscasts
- Managed the editorial workflow for entertainment and cultural news segments
- Developed compelling feature stories and investigative reports
Education
Diploma - Strategic Communication
Universidad de la Sabana
01.2019
Master’s Degree - Investigative Journalism, Data & Visualization
UNIR, Universidad De La Rioja
01.2018
Specialization - Strategic Management
Universidad de la Sabana
01.2015
Bachelor’s Degree - Industrial Engineering
Universidad Industrial de Santander
01.2010
Skills
- Bilingual: Spanish (Native) & English (Professional Proficiency – Speaking & Writing)
- Skilled journalist
- Expert in writing, editing, and curating content across multiple platforms
- Strong editorial and news judgment for contents
- Experienced in breaking news coverage
- News Anchoring
- Digital Content Management
- Content Curation
- Investigative Reporting
- Multimedia Production
- Editorial & Newsroom Experience
- On-camera skills
- Deadline management
- Storytelling
- Copy Editing
- Strategic Communication
Timeline
Communications & Media Specialist
FARMASI US / Canada / Dominican Republic
01.2023 - 03.2024
LATAM Communications & Strategic Events Specialist II
Top Brand Worldwide
01.2020 - 09.2022
News Anchor
Cablenoticias
01.2020 - 07.2021
News Anchor, Journalist & Digital Content Editor
Canal Capital
04.2016 - 12.2019
Presenter & Journalist (Special Assignment)
Canal RCN
09.2015 - 11.2015
News Anchor & Journalist
Noticias Caracol
06.2013 - 04.2015
Master’s Degree - Investigative Journalism, Data & Visualization
UNIR, Universidad De La Rioja
Specialization - Strategic Management
Universidad de la Sabana
Bachelor’s Degree - Industrial Engineering
Universidad Industrial de Santander
Diploma - Strategic Communication
Universidad de la Sabana
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