Maricarmen Cajahuaringa

(860) 578-8971 - Connecticut, US

maricarmencajahuaringa@gmail.com



Technical and demonstrated Skills

• Bilingual (English-Spanish) •Excellent storyteller and research skills • Savvy in social media and website publishing• Proficient with FCP, Premier, and Filmora • Ability to develop story ideas and networking • Strong work ethic • Superior organizational skills



Professional Experience

NPR / CT PUBLIC –Reporter – 2023

  • Planned, created, and edited content with a strong focus on Latino communities
  • Conducted in-depth research and interviewed a wide range of sources
  • Shot and edited audio and photos to enhance storytelling
  • Reported and produced long-form features, including voicers, spots, and cut-and-copy material
  • Prepared bilingual content for both web and radio platforms
  • Participated in audience-listening efforts to help shape news strategies that reflected community needs
  • Contributed creative ideas and story pitches throughout the newsroom

TELEMUNDO ATLANTA – Reporter/Producer – 2021
  • Found, collected, and investigated impactful stories
  • Produced, wrote, edited, and delivered news stories
  • Operated Dejero/LiveU and broadcast hardware for live shots
  • Applied knowledge of TV production activities and techniques
  • Published broadcast news stories to TV and digital platforms
  • Assisted in building the CAN rundown
  • Adhered to journalism’s ethics and codes
  • Contacted, interviewed, and researched sources
  • Collaborated with the chief editor and other producers
  • Followed news leads and tips
  • Stayed up to date on current events by analyzing local trends within the beat

Fox 61 Connecticut – Newsroom desk – 2020

  • Monitored multiple sources for potential news stories
  • Developed and proposed daily news coverage plans
  • Tracked ongoing stories to ensure they developed as planned and identified those that were not coming together
  • Served as the main point of communication between reporters, production teams, and executive staff in developing stories
  • Updated news content on the website and social media platforms

Boceto Media –Reporter/Producer - 2018/2021

  • Assessed leads and pitched captivating story ideas
  • Coordinated and hosted interviews with high-level local personalities
  • Worked as a field reporter covering a variety of local topics
  • Built and maintained trustworthy relationships with contacts and sources for future research
  • Collected, verified, and interpreted data
  • Curated, researched, wrote, and edited content, including articles, social media posts, video scripts, videos, emails, and interactive content
  • Delivered high-quality work under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations
  • Managed website and social media platforms
  • Promoted and supported digital advertising campaigns

Hartford News Newspaper –Reporter- 2020

  • Covered stories on current developments in the Hartford area
  • Wrote bi-weekly articles and took accompanying photos
  • Interviewed individuals in person for article content
  • Reviewed reference materials such as books, news files, and public records to gather relevant facts.

Identidad Latina Multimedia- Reporter/Producer– 2018/2019

  • Developed and maintained the creative vision for the podcast and newspaper
  • Coordinated and conducted interviews with politicians and local leaders
  • Edited video and photos for digital platforms
  • Reported from the field, covering a wide range of stories
  • Gathered and verified accurate information through interviews, statements, and research
  • Met crucial deadlines to deliver news stories in a timely manner
  • Managed various social media platforms to provide news updates and engage the public
  • Planned and executed digital marketing, email, social media, and display advertising campaigns
  • Designed, built, and managed the production team
  • Identified trends and insights to optimize performance and marketing spend
  • Collaborated with the editor to select stories based on audience interest and relevance

HPATV – Producer/TV host – Hartford, CT 2019 (Project)

  • Researched topics and background information for segments featured on the program
  • Wrote scripts for broadcast
  • Liaised with members of the production and technical teams
  • Interviewed guests in the studio and on location
  • Edited video content for the program
  • Maintained the program schedule, responding quickly and effectively to changes or unexpected issues and improvising when necessary
  • Communicated consistently with the director and production team in the studio gallery

SCESA- Media and public relations coordinator - 2018

  • Planned and managed nationwide meetings and events in compliance with federal regulations
  • Collaborated with the VPs of Meetings and Events on the production, build-out, and execution of events

  • Provided creative and original approaches to the planning and execution of all meetings
  • Processed and managed attendee registrations, payments, and communications

  • Provided on-site management and assistance at both internal and external meetings and events
  • Generated reports and responded to inquiries regarding entered data as requested

  • Functioned in accordance with HIPAA guidelines

Education

2020 Sacred Heart University – CT
Master’s in Broadcasting journalism and media production


2019 Springfield College - MA
Social Work

2024 Instituto Peruano de Marketing
Digital Marketing and Social Media Communications


2000 Las Toledo High School, Callao-Peru
High School Diploma