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Migdalia Fernandez Orlando, FL  ▪  (407) 535-2990- ▪ migdaliafernandez@journalist.com
www.mfernandezjournal.com/www.latinfamilynow.com 

Communications

Media Editor, Reporter, Journalist, Editor, Talent, Public Relations

Award winning, highly energetic, talented and enthusiastic news reporter with huge experience in reporting stories for live and on tape newscasts. Expert in researching, coordinating, developing and writing news scripts. Outstanding news writing and editorial with superior live reporting skills. Exceptional ability of generating ideas and stories on a regular basis. Excellent communication with bilingual skills English/Spanish (verbal/written)
 
Areas of expertise include but are not limited to:Community JournalismWritingProofreading & EditingMultimedia Reporting
Investigation & Problem solving  Meet &  Exceed Company Goals
Costumer Service & CareRelationship Building
Social MediaGreat Phone Etiquette   PhotojournalismMulti-Task & Meet DeadlinesTrouble Shooting/Problem Solving     Time Management    Research & Fact-Checking   

Education:

Work Experience:

Total Years Experience:

6 years

Skills:

Award winning, highly energetic, talented and enthusiastic news reporter with huge experience in reporting stories for live and on tape newscasts. Expert in researching, coordinating, developing and writing news scripts.             Outstanding news writing and editorial with superior live reporting skills. Exceptional ability of generating ideas and stories on a regular basis. Excellent communication with bilingual skills English/Spanish (verbal/written)
 
Areas of expertise include but are not limited to:Community JournalismWritingProofreading & EditingMultimedia Reporting
Investigation & Problem solving  Meet &  Exceed Company Goals
Costumer Service & CareRelationship Building
Social MediaGreat Phone Etiquette   PhotojournalismMulti-Task & Meet DeadlinesTrouble Shooting/Problem Solving     Time Management    Research & Fact-Checking   

EDUCATION

BA in Mass Communication & Psychology - University of Puerto RicoDisney's College Program earned what they call a Disney "Ductorade Degree", 2000

AFFILIATIONS

National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ)-Central Florida Chapter
Past Elected member of the Board of Directors, Central Florida Chapter
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Secr  Secretary     Elected in June 2007
Tre   Treasurer        Reelected in Nov. 2008
Sec   Secretary        Reelected in Nov. 2009
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Ce     Central Florida Ballet- Advisory Board of Directors
Ma    Madison’s Who’s Who
G;p   Global Peace Network- Founding Lifetime Member
Glo   Global Peace News- Founding Lifetime Member
Flor  Hispanic Press Association- Board of Directors. Founder, member
 
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AWARDS

 Paoli awards winner – Editor of the Year 2007
Connections Award 2009
International Center for Journalists- Fellowship and McGraw Hill finalist
Miami Fashion Week Editors and Alumni Association
International Society of Photographers
Entrepreneurs in Red Heels Contribution to Society award 2012
Hispanic Periodicals -Best Improved Newspaper Award 2013
Jose Marti –Best Sports Photography 2013
 

Fellowships

 International Center for Journalist fellow in Finance reporting in October 2011
National Press Foundation fellow in Alzheimer’s disease and NIH reporting  in May 2012
New America Media Fellowship in Education journalism August 2012

 

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