Malena Marchan
MIAMI,FL
Summary
Creative, driven and trusted bilingual journalist with vast experience in current affairs, pop culture, writing scripts, breaking news coverage, field production, bookings and special coverage. Works well during stressful situations, reacts quickly during last minute changes. Meets tight deadlines. Possesses excellent communication with executives, correspondents and colleagues. Knowledge of INEWS, Avid Media Player and Interplay.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
NEWS PRODUCER/ASSIGNMENT DESK EDITOR
NBC/TELEMUNDO
Miami, Florida
10.2022 - 01.2025
-Researched stories and provided ideas for the primetime newscast.
-Helped with the angle of stories as well as content for the newscast.
-Organized coverage with local stations.
-Helped writers with information and writing.
-Supervised news stories from bureaus in different cities and countries.
-Booked interviews.
-Field producer for crew in Ecuador covering presidential elections in August of 2023.
ASSIGNMENT DESK MANAGER | NEWS EDITOR
DESPIERTA AMERICA, UNIVISION NETWORK
Miami
01.2011 - 01.2021
- Supervised and assigned stories booked by morning desk editors
- In charge of discussing story angle, interviews, graphics needed and all news elements with correspondents stationed in the US and Latin America before each live coverage
- Assigned stories for research to assignment desk members, as well as to field reporters
- Actively participated in all Univision News editorial meetings pitching stories and ideas
- Produced, wrote and presented news stories on-air on occasion
- Wrote banners for all live news interventions
- Producer and news editor involved in political content for all network newscasts
- Wrote political news stories for the Univision digital site: http://www.univision.com/noticias/destino-2016/carolina-del-sur-la-cara-pobre-de.
WRITER/PRODUCER
BBC World News Service
MIAMI, FL
01.2004 - 10.2005
- Radio announcer and producer.
- Researched, wrote and presented stories for Latin American audiences.
- Topics not only included current affairs but also, science, health and history.
- Workshop for writing/editing for for the Internet
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Universidad Catolica De Chile
Santiago, Chile10-1989
Skills
- Segment Production
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Writer Spanish/English
- Superb news editorial judgement
- Knowledge of Latinos in the US
- Experience in field production
- Extensive list of contacts
- Breaking news coverage
- Team leader with outstanding planning skills
- Fact checker
Languages
- Fluent English, Spanish spoken and written.
- Basic knowledge of French.
Additional Information
- The National Academy of TV Arts and Science Emmy ‘Outstanding morning program in Spanish’ for Despierta America | 2018.
- The National Academy of TV Arts and Science Emmy 'Outstanding Spanish language newscast Noticiero Univision | 2017.
- United States Navy. Distinction for coverage of Operación Martillo, an annual operation done by the navy to control and interdict drug trafficking in the Caribbean Sea | 2011.
- CAIR: Award for Journalistic Integrity given by the Council for American – Islamic Relations, CAIR | 2006
Affiliations
- https://www.aarp.org/espanol/trabajo/busqueda-de-empleo/info-2020/oportunidades-trabajadores-bilingues.html
- https://www.elmundo.es/america/2009/12/05/estados_unidos/1260033716.html
- Avid runner, has run Miami half marathon 2014 and 2018.
- Horseback rider, former showjumper.
- Climbed Mount Aconcacagua 22,837 ft and reached summit.
Timeline
NEWS PRODUCER/ASSIGNMENT DESK EDITOR
NBC/TELEMUNDO
10.2022 - 01.2025
ASSIGNMENT DESK MANAGER | NEWS EDITOR
DESPIERTA AMERICA, UNIVISION NETWORK
01.2011 - 01.2021
WRITER/PRODUCER
BBC World News Service
01.2004 - 10.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Universidad Catolica De Chile
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