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Amanda Rabines

Amanda Rabines

Altamonte Springs,FL

Summary

Dynamic journalist with a seven-year history of reporting on a wide-range of important stories. Versed in breaking news, investigative reporting, real estate coverage, digging up records and getting scoops.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Product Manager

The Walt Disney Company
03.2024 - Current
  • Collaborates with technology, sales and marketing teams to launch quarterly offers, in addition to daily sustainment work and commercial initiatives for Disneyland and Aulani resorts.
  • Develops product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
  • Oversees the preparation and delivery of media and copy assets to final production.

Reporter

Orlando Sentinel
04.2022 - 03.2024
  • Wrote and submitted accurate and engaging stories on a wide-range of topics, including the downfall of the OnePulse Foundation and the lack of A/C in Florida's prisons.
  • Developed and maintained network of contacts to facilitate story development.
  • Researched and produced breaking news reports.
  • Produced comprehensive news stories that covered important community issues.

Reporter

GrowthSpotter
01.2019 - 04.2022
  • Responsible for tracking high-value property transactions and mortgages, as well as development applications filed in cities, counties and water management districts across Central Florida.
  • Talked to real estate developers, investors, field experts and public officials regularly for exclusive news and insider intelligence regarding Central Florida real estate happenings and economic growth patterns.

Freelance Reporter

The Real Deal
05.2017 - 12.2018
  • Reported breaking news and trend stories about South Florida's residential and commercial real estate markets.
  • Stayed up-to-date with current events and trends to stay ahead of competition.
  • Retrieved and reviewed deeds, mortgages and lawsuits pertaining to real estate in South Florida.

Education

Bachelor's - Journalism And Mass Communication

Florida International University
Miami, FL
01.2016

Accomplishments

NAREE 2019 Silver Award Winner: Best Online Commercial Real Estate Story • Opportunity Zones in Central Florida: A game of know-how and what-ifs Judges wrote: Through compelling numbers and interactive graphics, she finds that the trend is growing and raises the question of who may benefit most.


National 67th Annual Green Eyeshade Awards Winner • Personal Essay: A Cuban's First Time in Cuba

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Associate Product Manager

The Walt Disney Company
03.2024 - Current

Reporter

Orlando Sentinel
04.2022 - 03.2024

Reporter

GrowthSpotter
01.2019 - 04.2022

Freelance Reporter

The Real Deal
05.2017 - 12.2018

Bachelor's - Journalism And Mass Communication

Florida International University
Amanda Rabines