Hi, I’m
Nilda Melissa Diaz
Journalist and Content Writer
San Juan,Puerto Rico
Timeline
Content Writer
BOLD
2021.12 - Current (3 education.years_Label & 7 education.months_Label)
Content Writer
Parallel 18
11.2016 - 04.2019
Curation Manager
Stringr
2014.10 - 2015.05 (7 education.months_Label)
Freelance Journalist
Self
09.2014 - Current
Columbia University
Master of Science from Journalism: Long-form Narrative And Data
08.2013 - 05.2014
News Aide
Washington Post
03.2008 - 07.2014
Translator and Interpreter
Self
01.2008 - Current
Universidad De Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Science from Information And Journalism
Work History
BOLDSan Juan, Puerto Rico
Content Writer
2021.12 - Current (3 education.years_Label & 7 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Performed keyword research to optimize content for SEO.
- Crafted SEO-friendly content for websites and blog posts to increase organic traffic.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
- Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to generate topics.
- Formatted content to adhere to industry-specific style guides.
- Developed content for variety of topics, ranging from technical to lifestyle, for multiple websites.
SelfSan Juan, Puerto Rico
Freelance Journalist
09.2014 - Current
Job overview
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels.
- Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
- Developed story ideas and conducted interviews with industry experts.
- Organized material, determined area of emphasis and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
- Collaborated with editors and other journalists to create compelling content.
SelfSan Juan, Puerto Rico
Translator and Interpreter
01.2008 - Current
Job overview
- Translated documents from English to Spanish.
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
- Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents for immediate use.
- Replicated flow, style, and overall meaning of original texts.
- Listened to recordings and translated confidential information.
Parallel 18San Juan, Puerto Rico
Content Writer
11.2016 - 04.2019
Job overview
- Crafted SEO-friendly content for websites and blog posts to increase organic traffic.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Developed content for variety of topics, ranging from technical to lifestyle.
- Repurposed and optimized existing content for use in different mediums.
- Developed content for press releases and newsletters to promote products and services.
StringrNew York, NY
Curation Manager
2014.10 - 2015.05 (7 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Researched daily news reports and social media to create push notification requests to stringers.
- Crafted well-written news stories based on facts and edited content when time and space required it.
- Managed content across multiple platforms for the widest audience reach.
- Organized, prioritized and managed multiple projects according to the dedicated release schedule.
- Created content for website and blog.
Washington PostWashington, DC
News Aide
03.2008 - 07.2014
Job overview
- Implemented workflows to streamline publishing processes.
- Assisted reporters with Spanish interpretation.
- Developed job aids and tools to support departmental need for quality processes.
- Assisted with layout work to meet aggressive production schedules.
- Handled internal staff correspondence through emails and scheduling.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
1
year of post-secondary education
2
Languages
Education
Columbia University New York, NY
Master of Science from Journalism: Long-form Narrative And Data
08.2013 - 05.2014
University Overview
- [Scholarship Name] Scholarship Recipient
- National Association of Hispanic Journalists' Columbia Journalism School Chapter Member
Universidad De Puerto RicoRío Piedras
Bachelor of Science from Information And Journalism
University Overview
- Cum laude graduate
- School of Communication's Student Council Member
- School of Communication's Journalism Students Association Member
Skills
- News Reports Rewrites
- Content Adaptation
- Digital Content Development
- News Stories
- News Writing Skills
- Research Assignments
- Content Curation
- Data Analysis
- Story Development
- Web Page Creation and Editing
- Administering Social Media Accounts
- Investigations Expertise
- Interview Strategies
- Feature Writing
- Breaking News Coverage
- Writing and Editing
- Editorial Standards
- Content Management Systems
- Content Review
- Online News Content
- Editorial Collaboration
- Check Facts
Summary
Skilled Journalist with 15 years of history conceptualizing and reporting on diverse stories. Versed in digital media and skilled in writing and editing pieces for online platforms.
Affiliations
Affiliations
- National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ)
- Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARWCC)
Certification
- Certified Professional Resume Writer
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