MARICARMEN CAJAHUARINGA

Multimedia Journalist & Digital Marketing Specialist

Connecticut, US - maricarmencajahuaringa@gmail.com




ABOUT ME

Bilingual journalist and digital marketing professional with experience across digital, TV, and print platforms. Skilled in storytelling, content creation, and social media strategy. Creative, adaptable, and committed to producing impactful, audience-focused work.


EXPERIENCE

2023 -2024     CT Public /NPR 
Reporter
  • 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


2022 - 2023      Telemundo Atlanta
Reporter/Producer
  • 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


2020 -2021    FOX 61
Assignment desk editor
  • 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


2019 - 2022    BOCETO MEDIA DIGITAL NEWS
Reporter/Producer/ Social media manager

  • 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


2020    Hartford News - Newspaper
Reporter
  • Covered stories on current developments in the Hartford area
  • Wrote bi-weekly articles and took accompanying photos
  • Interviewed individuals in person for the story's content
  • Reviewed reference materials such as books, news files, and public records to gather relevant facts.


2018 - 2019       Identidad Latina Multimedia
Reporter/Producer/Social media manager
  • 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
  • Collaborated with the editor to select stories based on audience interest and relevance
  • 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


2019      HPA-TV
Producer/Host
  • 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


2018    SCESA
Event coordinator/ Social media manager
  • 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

2021   Sacred Heart University
Master of Journalism and Media Production

2020   Springfield College
Bachelor of Social Work

2024   Institute of Marketing - IPM
Digital Marketing certificate