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Jessica Medina
Reporter/Writer
Union City,NJ
Summary
Enthusiastic professional offering exceptional skills in interviewing on camera and off camera for digital media, researching and writing memorable short and long-form stories.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Spanish Freelance Writer
Heavy
Remote
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Translated technical terminology and jargon into plain, clear language.
- Repurposed and optimized existing content for use in different mediums.
Freelance NY Correspondent
Mega TV Network
New York, NY
08.2015 - 01.2019
- Met deadlines to provide relevant information quickly to staff and general public.
- Delivered content to broad audience by simplifying complex information.
- Followed-up on leads for information regarding news and events.
- Spearheaded integration of Puerto Rico staff as they operate in New York/Researched, reported, edited, and presented quality video packages.
- Managed social media story development, maintained an active presence, and networked to build a loyal following.
- Served as the organization’s representative at red-carpet events, movie premieres, and sporting events. Coordinated interviews and organized event coverage
- Conceptualized impactful video content for a targeted audience, covering current events and trending news stories.
Reporter / Writer
IBT Media Inc.
New York, NY
12.2014 - 03.2015
- Responded 24/7 to emergencies and breaking news stories with strong sense of urgency.
- Confirmed veracity of articles weekly, communicated with journalists and interviewed subjects to gather details.
- Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging and fact-checked stories.
- Interviewed guests on specific topics.
- Utilized social media outlets to connect directly with public.
- Completed assigned pieces and developed independent stories.
- Drafted and produced summaries and recaps for Univision and Telemundo Network soap operas.
- Participated in strategic planning for stories, evaluated relevance/impact of article pitches, and visualized potential video footage.
Freelance Entertainment Reporter /Producer
ELE Productions
New York, NY
10.2009 - 06.2012
- Anchored popular broadcast program with good ratings and audience engagement.
- Completed assigned pieces and developed independent stories.
- Followed-up on leads for information regarding news and events.
- Established and maintained relationships with credible sources.
- Selected material to develop interesting and professional presentations for different formats.
- Conducted interviews in English and Spanish to obtain the latest information and updates from notable celebrities.
- Managed reporters covering red carpet events, movie premieres, and community events throughout the Tri-State area.
- Masterminded marketing initiatives to attract additional viewers and supervised social media and blog posts. Sourced, interviewed, hired, and trained new reporters.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communications
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 10.2016 - 05.2021
Master of Communication And Media - Digital Media
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ 09.2021 - Current
Skills
Creative writing
undefinedAffiliations
National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Software
Aimersoft Editing System
Adobe Premiere
Audacity
Adobe Audition
CMS
Wordpress
Certification
HarvardX: Backyard Meteorology: The Science of Weather
Interests
Entertainment Reporting
News Reporting
Writing
Timeline
Master of Communication And Media - Digital Media
Rutgers University
09.2021 - Current
Spanish Freelance Writer
Heavy
06.2021 - 07.2021
HarvardX: Backyard Meteorology: The Science of Weather
06-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communications
University of Arizona
10.2016 - 05.2021
Freelance NY Correspondent
Mega TV Network
08.2015 - 01.2019
Reporter / Writer
IBT Media Inc.
12.2014 - 03.2015
Freelance Entertainment Reporter /Producer
ELE Productions
10.2009 - 06.2012
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