Brendalis Puig
Hollywood,FL
Summary
Bilingual media and broadcast professional with experience in newsroom operations, assignment desk coordination, and live sports production. Currently supporting Telemundo Deportes' FIFA World Cup coverage by coordinating daily assignments for reporters, producers, and ENG crews while managing field operations and editorial logistics in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Strong background in journalism, multimedia storytelling, and digital content creation, with proven ability to collaborate across teams, adapt to breaking news, and deliver high-quality broadcast coverage. Fluent in English and Spanish.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assignments Assistant
Telemundo Deportes
Miami, Florida
05.2026 - Current
- Coordinate daily sports coverage for FIFA World Cup broadcasts, ensuring timely execution of editorial priorities.
- Assign and manage daily assignments for reporters, ENG camera crews, and producers across multiple World Cup host countries and cities.
- Facilitated communication among producers, reporters, and ENG camera crews to promote seamless FIFA World Cup coverage.
- Monitor breaking news, match schedules, press conferences, training, and developing stories to adjust assignments based on reporters and cities.
- Support live television productions by rapidly responding to schedule changes, breaking news, and last-minute operational needs in a fast-paced environment.
Staff Writer | The Buccaneer Student Newspaper
Barry University
03.2024 - 03.2025
- - Wrote and published 25+ articles on campus news, technology in media, environmental debates, and cultural trends.
- - Conducted interviews with faculty, students, and guest speakers; collaborated with editors to meet deadlines.
- - Wrote the lead article featured on the cover of The Buccaneer, which won Best Newspaper at the College Media Association Apple Awards Division III, Spring 2025.
Board Member | Honors Program Student Advisory Board
Barry University
03.2023 - 03.2025
- - Represented 200+ honors students in program planning and academic policy feedback.
- - Helped organize and promote honors events and workshops, increasing student participation by 30%.
- - Gained experience in leadership, public speaking, and strategic communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication & Media Studies, Television and Digital Media
Barry University
Miami, FL05-2025
Skills
- Broadcast & News Operations: Assignment Desk Coordination, Live Sports Production, Story Assignment, ENG Crew Coordination, and Production Scheduling
- Media & Technology: Wondershare Filmora, Canva, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Management, Multimedia Production
- Communication: Writing, Reporting, Interviewing, Public Speaking
- Leadership & Professional Skills: Team Collaboration, Leadership, Time Management, Problem Solving, Deadline Management, Organizational Skills, Multitasking, and Attention to Detail
- Languages: English (Fluent), Spanish (Fluent)
- Soft Skills: Time Management, Research, Collaboration, Adaptability, Leadership
Honors & Awards
Senior of Distinction, Department of Communication, Barry University (2025), President's List (All semesters, 2021 2025), Lead article featured in award-winning Buccaneer (CMA Apple Awards, 2025)
Timeline
Assignments Assistant
Telemundo Deportes
05.2026 - Current
Staff Writer | The Buccaneer Student Newspaper
Barry University
03.2024 - 03.2025
Board Member | Honors Program Student Advisory Board
Barry University
03.2023 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Communication & Media Studies, Television and Digital Media
Barry University