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Cynthia Corzo

Miami,FL

Summary

Dynamic managing editor with a proven track record, recognized for strategic leadership and excellence in media relations. Achieved significant enhancements in readership through targeted audience engagement initiatives. Skilled in content development and team collaboration, utilizing critical analysis and creative thinking to craft impactful narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. Career goals include further advancing digital media strategies to maximize audience interaction.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Editor

Marti Noticias
Miami, FL
12.2024 - 03.2025
  • Led a diverse team of writers to deliver high-quality content consistently.
  • Conducted daily editorial briefings.
  • Utilized market research insights to guide editorial planning.

Associate Director

FIU College of Business
Miami , FL
07.2014 - 12.2024
  • Led communications and media relations for FIU Business.
  • Enhanced collaboration between faculty and media.
  • Cultivated connections with key media, leading to frequent coverage.

Editor In Chief

Hispanic Market Weekly
Coral Gables, FL
01.2002 - 06.2014
  • Wrote and edited news content and features.
  • Achieved higher readership by implementing targeted initiatives.
  • Developed and supervised specialized editions aligned with key events.

Business Writer

The Miami Herald
Miami, FL
01.1999 - 01.2002
  • Covered the tourism and cruise line industries in South Florida.
  • Initiated coverage of media and marketing industries plus the U.S. Hispanic market.
  • Developed strong working relationships with industry leaders.

Staff Writer

El Nuevo Herald
Miami, FL
01.1989 - 01.1999
  • Started as an intern, grew to become a senior writer.
  • Reported on local news, state, national politics and U.S.-Cuba relations.
  • Worked on in-depth investigative reports.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Sociology -

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
05.1989

Skills

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Critical analysis
  • Content Development Strategy
  • Project Management
  • Effective communication
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Creative thinking
  • Media relations

Awards

  • Pulitzer Prize in Journalism for Breaking News Reporting, 2001
  • Interamerican Press Society Jorge Mantilla Ortega Award for News Reporting, 1994

Timeline

Managing Editor

Marti Noticias
12.2024 - 03.2025

Associate Director

FIU College of Business
07.2014 - 12.2024

Editor In Chief

Hispanic Market Weekly
01.2002 - 06.2014

Business Writer

The Miami Herald
01.1999 - 01.2002

Staff Writer

El Nuevo Herald
01.1989 - 01.1999

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Sociology -

University of Miami
Cynthia Corzo