Fany Luna Espinal
Westbury
Summary
Enthusiastic News Anchor with 10 years of broadcasting experiences. Skilled Journalist conceptualizing and reporting on diverse stories. Strong background in investigative journalism. News producer and writing dynamic, hard-hitting scripts. Good interview skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
News Reporter
AN7 Noticias
05.2014 - 01.2024
- Delivered live reports from site of event and from mobile broadcast unit.
- Responded 24/7 to emergencies and breaking news stories with strong sense of urgency.
- Deployed to news events locales to provide on-the-ground broadcast solutions and news coverage.
- Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
- Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for television or radio broadcast.
- Partnered with media executives to produce compelling stories.
- Utilized social media outlets to connect directly with public.
- Helped shape narrative on key issues through effective storytelling and knowledge of public opinion.
- Managed all aspects of content production for digital properties.
- Interviewed guests on specific topics.
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging and fact-checked stories.
- Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.
- Conducted live and taped interviews to obtain information.
- Researched and produced daily news reports.
- Selected material to develop interesting and professional presentations for different formats.
- Established and maintained relationships with credible sources.
- Fact-checked breaking news headlines by performing background research, contacting experts or witnesses and conferring with lawyers to comply with legal boundaries for sensitive stories.
- Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing.
- Anchored popular broadcast program with good ratings and audience engagement.
- Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
- Investigated crimes, disasters and tips.
- Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
- Completed assigned pieces and developed independent stories.
- Broadcasted and blind read copy for advertisements and breaking news developments.
- Collaborated with producers and management to develop newscasts, promotions and teases.
- Presented developments in stories in live broadcasts and recordings.
News Anchor
Prensa Prensidencia Del Estado Dominicano
06.2008 - 06.2012
- Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
- Collaborated with producers and management to develop newscasts, promotions and teases.
- Established and maintained relationships with credible sources.
- Completed assigned pieces and developed independent stories.
- Presented developments in stories in live broadcasts and recordings.
- Investigated crimes, disasters and tips.
- Wrote news stories, developed leads and constructed headlines.
Education
J.D. - Law (Pre-Law)
Universidad Del Caribe
Santo Domingo, Republica Dominicana 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Universidad O&M
Santo Domingo, Republica Dominicana 04.2010
Skills
- Background Research
- Specialized Area Reporting
- Relationship Building
- On-scene Reporting
- Breaking News Coverage
- Story
- Narrative Filming
- Fact Checking
- Lead Follow Up
- Information Gathering
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem Solving
- Column Writing
- Script Writing
- Customer Service
- Editorials and Commentaries
- News Anchoring
- Information Search Software
- Story Development
- Decision Making
- News Reporting
- Material Organization
- Daily Planning
- Feature Writing
- Staff Collaboration
- Public Speaking
- Visual Element Development
- Editorial Standards
- Telephone Interviews
Timeline
News Reporter
AN7 Noticias
05.2014 - 01.2024
News Anchor
Prensa Prensidencia Del Estado Dominicano
06.2008 - 06.2012
J.D. - Law (Pre-Law)
Universidad Del Caribe
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Universidad O&M
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