Expert in storytelling, communication, and editorial content, with an international background dedicated to transforming complex ideas into stories that inform, engage, and connect.

About

Multi-award-winning media and communications professional with over a decade of experience in editorial leadership and multimedia storytelling.

With roots in journalism and strategic institutional communications, Maria has spent the last decade working in media broadcasting in the U.S., covering everything from New York City news to two presidential elections, immigration and social issues, natural disasters, and public policy, while leading editorial teams in demanding news environments. Alongside her work in media, she has developed experience in corporate and institutional communication in both the U.S. and Spain. Known for her editorial judgment and ability to manage high-pressure projects, Maria thrives on bridging cultures and shaping clear, impactful messages across media and communications contexts that drive engagement and resonate.

Skills

Live event production
Cross-cultural communication
Editorial content management
SEO and digital marketing strategies
Storytelling and creative writing
Video editing (Adobe Premiere and Dalet)
Translation and localization (English-Spanish)
Bilingual English-Spanish ​communication
Public relations and media engagement
Script writing and copyediting
Digital Media production

Certifications

Certificate in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language
ELE Internacional / European University Miguel de Cervantes
Integrated Marketing 360 Certificate
eCornell, Cornell University

Awards

NY Emmy Award - News Excellence - Spectrum News NY1 Noticias
NY Emmy Award - Documentary Topical - “Crossing Borders: Inside the Migrant Crisis” - Spectrum News NY1