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Professional Summary

 

Bilingual media leader with nearly 20 years of experience in journalism, visual editing, and digital content creation. Expert in storytelling, social media strategy, and team management, with a proven ability to deliver compelling content and drive digital innovation. Adept at thriving in fast-paced environments and managing multiple priorities effectively.

 

Professional Experience

 

Senior Assistant Managing Editor, Visuals & Graphics | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Remote | October 2018 – Present

 

  • Led a team of visual editors and graphic designers in creating impactful, award-winning visual content, including news stories, photos, and graphics for digital and print platforms.

  • Streamlined breaking news processes, reducing response time by 30% and improving social media interaction.

  • As assignment editor, helped to coordinate Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage and ensured secure, efficient field operations, enhancing the newsroom’s ability to deliver timely, high-impact stories.

  • Cultivated a collaborative environment that encouraged creativity, resulting in numerous accolades for the team.

 

Director of Visuals | Rockford Register Star, Rockford, IL | November 2016 – October 2018

 

  • Directed visual content creation, including live-streamed segments “Jamming at the Tower”, and “Talking Sports” to enhance the publication’s online presence and community engagement.

  • Won the 2018 Peter Lisagor Award for exceptional visual storytelling in digital and print media.

  • Delivered presentations on photojournalism, emphasizing the importance of visual narratives in modern journalism.

 

Senior Picture Editor | MailOnline.com, New York, NY | June 2014 – April 2015

 

  • Supervised a team of photo editors to deliver top-tier breaking news photography, ensuring rapid turnaround and high engagement on digital and social platforms.

  • Enhanced reader engagement through strategic photo selection and digital storytelling, increasing site traffic and social media interaction.

 

Photo Editor | The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, IA | March 2005 – June 2011

 

  • Led a team of photographers, including Pulitzer Prize winners, in producing high-impact photography for digital and print platforms.

  • Edited the winning entry for the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography, demonstrating superior news judgment and editorial leadership.

 

Technical Skills

 

  • Content Management: Extensive experience with digital publishing and content optimization across various CMS platforms.

 

  • Live Streaming: Proficient in live streaming on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, X, and Facebook, with experience in engaging audiences in real-time.

  • Visual Production: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite for producing high-quality photo and video content.

  • Analytics: Skilled in monitoring and interpreting digital analytics to inform content strategies and boost performance.

 

Education

 

Bachelor of Arts in Photography | Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL 

 

Awards & Honors

 

  • Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Foundation: Helped the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette achieve News Organization of the Year for three consecutive years, recognizing overall departmental excellence.

  • Keystone Media Awards: 1st place, News Event Photo, 2024.

  • Keystone Excellence in Journalism Awards: 1st place, Features Photo, 2023.

  • Pulitzer Prize Finalist in Local Reporting: Served as Photo Editor for the finalist entry, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

  • Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting: Contributed as Assignment Photo Editor to the 2019 Pulitzer Prize-winning entry, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

  • Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards: Supported the production of multiple Emmy-winning content.

  • Peter Lisagor Award: Best News Photo, 2018.

  • Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography: Contributed as Photo Editor to the 2010 Pulitzer Prize-winning entry, The Des Moines Register.

 

Professional Memberships

 

  • National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ)

 

Additional Experience

 

  • CNN Producers Workshop – Participated in an exclusive, competitive full-day workshop at NAHJ, led by CNN leaders, anchors, and correspondents. Focused on advancing skills in news journalism and leadership, and evaluated readiness for network-level reporting.

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