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Celia Mendoza

Washington D.C

Summary

Strategic communications expert with over 17 years of experience in developing and executing impactful communication strategies. Demonstrated success in stakeholder management and team collaboration within dynamic environments. Expertise in policy analysis and translating complex research into actionable insights for senior leadership. Proven ability to foster productive relationships and provide strategic guidance to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Correspondent, Latin America Division

Voice of America
06.2022 - Current
  • Generated ideas for feature segments based on current events or social issues.
  • Interviewed government officials, industry experts, and other key figures relevant to stories.
  • Posted on social media sites frequently to increase news broadcast traffic.
  • Presented local news and feature reports in public radio style on both local and national news programs.
  • Developed and produced stories for television news broadcasts, including researching topics, conducting interviews, shooting video footage, and writing scripts.
  • Verified information rigorously to ensure accuracy in reporting processes.
  • Coordinated field teams as pool reporter for White House events, supporting division initiatives.
  • Established relationships with local sources to improve news coverage quality.
  • Interviewed government officials and industry experts for relevant insights.
  • Regularly posted on social media to increase broadcast traffic.

Senior United Nations Correspondent Latin America Division in NY

Voice of America
06.2012 - Current
  • Delivered comprehensive analysis and reporting on U.S. foreign policy for VOA's global audience.
  • Conducted on-site interviews with sources to enhance reporting accuracy.
  • Collaborated with diverse coworkers to address product and service-related issues.
  • Fostered team environments to improve overall workplace productivity.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to successfully achieve project goals.
  • Introduced innovative ideas that significantly improved team performance.
  • Executed daily responsibilities with precision and efficiency.
  • Established relationships with public relations contacts, securing valuable news story sources.

Bilingual Reporter/Anchor/Photographer and Editor

News 12 New Jersey
01.2010 - 09.2012
  • Produced and edited daily news packages covering New Jersey content.
  • Anchored Spanish newscast for web and on-demand channels.
  • Focused news coverage by monitoring local, national, and international events.
  • Responded to public inquiries regarding reported stories.
  • Conducted thorough research on diverse topics for interviews and articles.
  • Presented news stories through live transmissions and in-depth videotaped segments.
  • Pitched engaging story ideas during editorial meetings.
  • Collaborated with editors and videographers to ensure accurate, timely content.

TV Reporter

Univision/KCEC TV
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Proposed and produced daily stories, finding contacts and sources while meeting deadlines
  • Edited packages, delivered live reports, and served as backup producer and anchor
  • Created tightly written news stories crafted from reliable sources.
  • Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of current affairs by reading newspapers, magazines and online publications.
  • Participated in meetings with station executives regarding programming decisions.
  • Gathered information and developed perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews and observation.
  • Discussed issues with editors to establish priorities or positions.
  • Presented news stories through in-depth videotaped segments or live transmissions from on-scene reporters.
  • Delivered breaking news updates on air when needed.
  • Presented local news and feature reports in public radio style on both local and national news programs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Central University of Colombia
Bogota, Colombia
11-2001

Skills

  • Communication strategy and execution
  • Content creation and editing
  • Media relations and earned media
  • Leadership and management
  • Interpersonal and technical communication
  • Planning and coordination
  • Collaboration skills
  • Field reporting
  • Multimedia production
  • Story pitching
  • News analysis
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Public relations
  • Relationship building
  • Project coordination
  • Effective communication
  • Creative thinking
  • Research skills
  • Public and media relations
  • Foreign language proficiency
  • Writing and editing
  • Broadcast journalism
  • Problem-solving
  • Television reporting
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Source building
  • Fact-checking
  • Active listening and feedback

Relevant Skills For Communications Manager Position

  • Excellent technical communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to understand and distill complex information, generate key messages and calls to action
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in all aspects of communications
  • Outstanding management and planning skills, including the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent writing and editing skills
  • Experience in media relations
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple groups

Skills

Design, implement, and evaluate creative and tactical strategic communication plans, Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate coordination with messaging, Create and coordinate content for various platforms, including social media, articles, videos, and event materials, Write, design, edit, and produce reports, campaigns, graphics, and other documents, Partner with media relations teams to collaborate on media relations strategy and execution, Pitch stories and ideas to media outlets and coordinate interviews, Create and adhere to project plans and timelines to guide communications strategies, Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Correspondent, Latin America Division

Voice of America
06.2022 - Current

Senior United Nations Correspondent Latin America Division in NY

Voice of America
06.2012 - Current

Bilingual Reporter/Anchor/Photographer and Editor

News 12 New Jersey
01.2010 - 09.2012

TV Reporter

Univision/KCEC TV
01.2007 - 01.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Central University of Colombia
Celia Mendoza