Hi, I’m
Ana María Parra
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Dedicated bilingual journalist and writer with extensive experience in international affairs, and cultural topics/ Digital marketing certification with experience in social media content production/Skilled segment and news producer for TV and digital platforms, proficient in writing for media outlets including digital platforms and social media/ Native Spanish speaker with in-depth knowledge of diverse cultures worldwide/
Overview
14
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
CNN Español
Associate TV Producer/Digital Producer
04.2016 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Produce digital pieces, ensuring accuracy, proper attribution, balance, clarity, context, and creativity
- Produced engaging segments for digital platforms and authored scripts for TV and digital content
- Created bilingual (English Spanish) content for TV and digital media
- Coordinated with international, national, and affiliate desks to gather relevant multimedia
- Collaborate with graphics artists to enhance stories for shows
- Provide Spanish voiceovers for multimedia pieces
- Select most relevant and accurate video elements for newscasts
- Translate and adapt digital stories and packages from English to Spanish.
- Enhanced audience engagement with innovative visual storytelling techniques and high-quality graphics.
- Improved show ratings by developing compelling content and storylines for various TV programs.
- Managed creative teams through every stage of the production process, ensuring top-notch results from concept development to final broadcast.
Univision Communication Inc.
News Producer
05.2015 - 10.2015
Job overview
- Produced news segments and pilots for 'Noticias 34 Atlanta.' Authored banners and operated graphics on-air
- Edited and copyedited scripts to ensure accuracy and clarity
- Translated and adapted digital stories and packages from English to Spanish
- Produced Latin American news segments for US audiences.
- Reviewed and edited colleagues' scripts for improved flow and voice.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current events and industry trends.
- Developed relationships with sources and community members to identify unique local stories of interest to viewers.
- Provided support during live events such as elections or severe weather coverage through effective coordination with various departments involved in the broadcast process.
Mayor's Office
Journalist-Reporter/PR
01.2012 - 10.2012
Job overview
- Managed public relations and press releases for the Mayor's Office and compiled daily news summaries of relevant local, national, and international events impacting the city's development for the Mayor’s work.
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels.
- Developed story ideas and conducted interviews with industry experts and celebrities.
- Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
- Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.
Teleantioquia Noticias (Teleantioquia News)
Journalist-Reporter
06.2011 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Investigate and report on regional and national crime and judicial events in Medellín and Colombia
- Gathering facts, interviewing eyewitnesses, and writing compelling news segments for TV
- Create a weekly agenda of potential news events with a focus on the judicial source.
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels.
- Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.
- Developed story ideas and conducted interviews with industry experts and celebrities.
- Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
A Primera Hora (Cultural T.V. Magazine) Teleantioquia
Journalist-Reporter
01.2011 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Investigate and report on cultural and artistic events in the city and its surrounding areas
- Produced segments focusing on night events and artist performances and conducted profiles and interviews of public and non-public figures relevant to the audience.
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels.
- Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.
- Developed story ideas and conducted interviews with industry experts and celebrities.
- Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
El Mundo Newspaper
Journalist-Reporter-writer
01.2010 - 01.2011
Job overview
- Investigate and report on regional and national crime and judicial events in Medellín and Colombia
- Conduct interviews and write compelling news articles and journalist investigations
- Authored articles about tourist spots within the state for a weekly magazine.
- Developed story ideas and conducted interviews with industry experts and celebrities.
- Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels.
- Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
- Covered high-profile events such as political elections and natural disasters, providing timely updates to readers.
- Developed strong relationships with sources, leading to exclusive interviews and scoops.
Education
Kennesaw State UniversityKennesaw, GA
Digital Marketing Science Certificate from Digital Marketing Science
11.2023
Universidad Luis AmigóMedellin-Colombia
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communications and Journalism from Communication Studies And Journalism
12.2012
Universidad De AntioquiaMedellin-Colombia
Master of Arts from Visual And Performing Arts
06.2007
Skills
- Copywriter Spanish/English- Scriptwriter
- Digital Marketing Science/Creative Writing
- Compelling Storytelling
- Newsgathering and research
- Fast-Paced Environments
- Content Creation
- Social Media Engagement
- Breaking News Coverage
- Storyboarding
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Effective Communication
Personal Information
Title: communication specialist-digital marketing
Certification
Digital Marketing Science
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Associate TV Producer/Digital Producer
CNN Español
04.2016 - 10.2023
News Producer
Univision Communication Inc.
05.2015 - 10.2015
Journalist-Reporter/PR
Mayor's Office
01.2012 - 10.2012
Journalist-Reporter
Teleantioquia Noticias (Teleantioquia News)
06.2011 - 01.2012
Journalist-Reporter
A Primera Hora (Cultural T.V. Magazine) Teleantioquia
01.2011 - 01.2012
Journalist-Reporter-writer
El Mundo Newspaper
01.2010 - 01.2011
Kennesaw State University
Digital Marketing Science Certificate from Digital Marketing Science
Universidad Luis Amigó
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communications and Journalism from Communication Studies And Journalism
Universidad De Antioquia
Master of Arts from Visual And Performing Arts
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