Professional Summary
Professional Summary
Bilingual (English/Spanish) editor, content strategist and writer with 20 years of experience crafting impactful digital, print and social media content. Expertise in leading teams, growing brand presence, driving engagement and curating creative storytelling that resonates with diverse audiences.
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Editorial Experience
Senior Community Editor & Managing Editor at Courier Newsroom (2023-2025)
Managed a team of bilingual writers, reporters and social media managers.
Produced a three-times-weekly newsletter and special editions.
Edited and fact-checked articles, videos and social media assets in Spanish and English.
Led audience growth for Floricua, increasing Instagram from 9K to 21K, building TikTok from 0 to 75K, and growing newsletter subscribers from 8K to 19K in 18 months.
Developed bespoke style guide.
Managing Editor at EveryDay Health Group (2018-2020)
Led editorial and branded content strategy for BabyCenter en Español across website, apps, social media, and newsletters.
Improved SEO performance through keyword optimization, content updates, and metadata improvements.
Managed and mentored a team of writers, editors, and social media managers.
Oversaw UX and content development during a major app redesign.
Produced, edited and quality-checked video scripts for educational and branded content.
Wrote, edited, fact-checked and updated evergreen and service website articles for Spanish-speaking parents, ensuring accuracy and cultural relevance.
Freelance bilingual writer, copy editor and translator (2013-2018)
Wrote features, profiles and service journalism for national outlets including Prevention.com, Hola! USA, Café Media, People Inc., and The New York Times Company.
Interviewed celebrities, authors, artists and entrepreneurs for profiles and cover stories.
Provided copyediting, proofreading and translation for digital and print publications.
About.com Spanish Literature Editor at The New York Times Company (2011-2016)
Built and maintained a Spanish-language site that provided an introduction to literature from Spain and Latin America.
Produced nearly 400 pieces of content covering classic works, authors, literary periods, movements, theory and terminology.
Managed site architecture, SEO strategy and social media promotion.
Senior Editor at Meredith Corporation (now People Inc.) (2008-2013)
Planned editorial calendars and story concepts tailored to U.S. Latino families across digital and print platforms for the Ser Padres (Parents in Spanish) brand.
Wrote features and service content in Spanish on parenting, travel, culture and health.
Managed freelance contributors.
Produced and hosted videos, and made on-air appearances on CNN en Español and NY1 Noticias.
Translated, copy edited, fact-checked and proofread Spanish-language content across multiple channels.
Associate Editor at Scholastic Corporation (2007-2008)
Prepared and edited the index for a children’s book catalog for Lectorum.
Edited catalog copy and book descriptions to improve clarity, consistency, and accuracy.
Education
Saint Louis University, Madrid, Spain
Master of Arts, Spanish literature
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Bachelor of Science, journalism
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish
Key Competencies
Editorial: Content planning, digital publishing, newsletter strategy, audience engagement, reporting, feature writing, storytelling, bilingual (English/Spanish) copyediting, proofreading, fact-checking, translation, video scripting, social media content and brand voice development.
Technical: SEO, Google Analytics, AI content tools, CMS, WordPress, Sailthru, MailChimp, Sprout Social, Airtable, Asana, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, HTML, metadata optimization, performance tracking, social media analytics, A/B testing.
Leadership: Editorial team management, cross-functional collaboration, project management, creative direction, freelancer management.