ABIGAIL AMENGUAL
Summary
Experienced with conducting in-depth research and uncovering newsworthy stories. Utilizes strong writing and editing skills to produce compelling and accurate reports. Track record of effective communication and collaboration with team members to meet tight deadlines.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Reporter/Writer
El Especialito
10.2024 - Current
- Pitch and write two to three bilingual stories per day catering to lifestyle, entertainment and current news in the form of listicles, how-tos and reviews on a tight deadline.
- Investigate important community issues and put together well-received reports.
- Developed and maintained network of contacts to facilitate story development.
- Built strong relationships with sources to gain access to exclusive information.
Freelance Entertainment Writer/ Reporter
The Knockturnal Magazine
01.2023 - Current
- Write and edit detailed articles based on interviews with various entertainment figures and/or high end celebrities for online publication
- Utilize standard SEO implementation techniques to drive editorial, social media traffic and improve website rankings.
- Cover music and entertainment events, research stories and attend press junkets by maintaining thorough communication with PR agencies
- Executive produced editorial and social media coverage for industry events generating 100k plus views
- Responsible for editing interview footage for social channels such as Instagram and YouTube
- Operate digital recording equipment, film b-roll footage, and interview (vo’s, vosot, soundbites)
National News Anchor/Executive Producer
ULFN
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Mid-day news anchor of national newscast focused on domestic and foreign stories and breaking news
- Enterprising reporter, responsible for gathering news, and covering general assignment stories, including entertainment, community stories and breaking news on a tight deadline
- Wrote and copyedited concise scripts for VOs, VOSOTs and packages while adhering to AP and newsroom style
- Reviewed scripts for accuracy, clarity, and conciseness before going on-air to ensure the highest quality of content delivery.
- Pitched, booked interviews, researched, wrote, shot and edited two to three day-of-air packages for TV News
Creator/Host/Executive Producer
The Chicas Project Podcast
10.2020 - Current
- Enhanced listener engagement by incorporating creative storytelling and audio techniques into podcast episodes.
- Increased podcast listenership by establishing a consistent, high-quality production schedule.
- Secured sponsorship deals to generate revenue streams and support the growth of podcast.
- Managed social media accounts to promote new episodes and engage with podcast community effectively
Freelance Entertainment Writer/ Reporter
The Hot Zone media
05.2020 - Current
- Book Celebrity guests for on-set interviews and special segments
- Interview celebrities and newsmakers via zoom or at red carpet events
- Manage The Hot Zone 'THZ' social media pages updating trending news, entertainment, and pop culture happenings increasing monthly pageviews to 500k per month.
- Developed engaging articles for online publications, resulting in increased readership and social media shares.
Education
B.A. - Spanish and Media Communications
Kean University
Union, NJSkills
- ENPS
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Storytelling
- Robust Video Production
- Newsroom Leader
- Copy Editing
- Script Writing
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- SEO
- AP style expert
- Field reporting
- Social media proficiency
- Improvisation
- Deadline-oriented
- Exceptional communication
- In-Depth Research
Timeline
Reporter/Writer
El Especialito
10.2024 - Current
Freelance Entertainment Writer/ Reporter
The Knockturnal Magazine
01.2023 - Current
National News Anchor/Executive Producer
ULFN
08.2021 - 12.2023
Creator/Host/Executive Producer
The Chicas Project Podcast
10.2020 - Current
Freelance Entertainment Writer/ Reporter
The Hot Zone media
05.2020 - Current
B.A. - Spanish and Media Communications
Kean University