REYNA FIGUEROA
***** ** ***** **., *********, FL 33032 ● (786) 641- 4361● adi5y0@r.postjobfree.com
- Online Portfolio: https://reynafigueroa.contently.com
EDUCATION
- Florida International University Miami, FL
Bachelor of Science in Communication
Major: Broadcast Media; Minor: Political Science
Dean’s List All Semesters, GPA: 3.2/4.0
EXPERIENCE
- PULSO POP News Miami, FL
Multimedia Reporter April 2018 – Present
Interview over 30 Latinx artists and actors including preparing interview scripts, shooting and editing videos which generated 164, 836 views
Attended Premios Juventud 2018 and 2019 with red carpet and media room access, interviewed more than 15 artists
Developed relationships with PR managers at Spinning Records, Sony Music, Warner Music and Billboard which resulted in follow-up interviews
Work Sample (Interview with EMILIA): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBEN9ewhIQI
- Writer on the Go! Miami, FL
Blogger May 2017 – Present
Created a website using WordPress and basic knowledge of HTML / CSS and write articles summarizing interviews performed through PULSO POP NEWS or personal relationships
Website Link: https://reynawriteronthego.wordpress.com
- Student Organization Council (SOC) BBC – FIU Miami, FL
Events Coordinator June 2020 – Present
Responsible for initiation of SOC-sponsored events including FIU SOC Student Panel and SOC Taco Tuesday Game Night and created multimedia pieces such as flyers, social media posts and polls to spread awareness of various events on campus
- National Association of Hispanic Journalists – FIU Chapter Miami, FL Marketing Director September 2019 – June 2020
Produced marketing campaigns for events such Las Voces Del Periodismo 2da Edición, and workshops by creating flyers and social media posts using Adobe Premier, Photoshop, and Canvas
- Cadena Azul WRHC Miami, FL
Radio Co-host December 2017 – May 2018
Hosted weekly 1-hour radio show covering Nicaraguan events with an audience of up to 10,000 listeners
- Miami Dade College – The Reporter Newspaper Miami, FL
Brief Section Writer February 2018 – August 2018
Published 5 articles covering various events including a symposium with the award-winning photographer Roger L. Hammer
Work Sample: https://www.mdcthereporter.com/author/reyna-figueroa/
- PeaceJam Miami Miami, FL
Social Media Marketing Intern September 2017 – August 2018
Managed organization’s social media profiles (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) and increased subscribers through weekly posts to spread awareness and drive engagement
Work Sample: https://www.instagram.com/peacejam305
ORGANIZATIONS
- National Association of Hispanic Journalist – Member
August 2019 – Present
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society – Member
December 2017 – Present
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Skills: Photoshop, Adobe Premier, Adobe Audition, Microsoft Software’s, Canva, and Photography
Languages: Spanish: Native proficiency, English: Full professional proficiency