Maite Ballesteros
Journalist
Barcelona
Summary
Dynamic Journalist and Marketing Specialist with 15 years of Experience. Proven Expertise in WordPress, SEO, and Multimedia Integration. BA in Communication/International Studies. Eager to bring Storytelling and Growth Strategies to Your Team.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
5
5
Languages
Work History
Freelance Content Creator/Client Development Executive
Freelance
Remote
01.2020 - Current
- Utilized advertising strategies to drive the acquisition of new clients and prospects for a lifestyle magazine.
- Generated digital content to enhance online visibility and boost revenue from products or services.
- Developed and executed efficient e-mail marketing campaigns.
- Coordinated social media content and blog posts.
Multimedia Reporter
Cox Media Group
Los Angeles
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: Cox Media Group
- Managed a fast-paced work environment, delivering breaking news, social media updates, and real-time stories to create unique and exclusive content.
- Increased readership and app subscription base by creating original exclusive stories and interviews, resulting in enhanced social media engagement.
- Utilized digital technologies such as Adobe Creative Suite to design interactive webpages for online publications
- Compiled images, text, audio, and video elements into a cohesive package for publication.
- Revised work to meet editorial approval and meet time or space requirements.
- Edited audio and video clips to create compelling multimedia packages for broadcast.
- Conducted live broadcasts on-site at various events.
Multimedia Journalist
Los Angeles
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: USA Hispanic Press
- Conducted extensive research and data analysis to develop unique content for online platforms aimed at the Hispanic community in LA.
- Produced, wrote, and edited original content to expand target audience and boost website engagement across digital platforms.
- Wrote content in Spanish and English encompassing a wide range of subjects such as entertainment, sports, and business.
News Correspondent
Rome
01.2009 - 12.2013
- Company Overview: Intereconomía TV
- Provided coverage of news and entertainment stories as a correspondent for a Spanish TV network based in Rome, Italy.
- Conducted interviews with a range of professionals including film directors, actors, politicians, and pundits to generate exclusive stories
- Curated and segmented editorial content, resulting in increased engagement and audience growth.
Education
Digital Marketing
CEAM
Barcelona, Spain01-2024
BA - Communication/International Studies
University of Saint Thomas
MASTER - Media Studies
Blanquerna- Universitat Ramon Llull
Skills
- WordPress
- Multimedia Integration
- Video Editing
- Campaign Development
- Digital Photography
- Social Media Marketing (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn)
- Research and data analysis
- SEO optimization
- Google analytics
- Content Curation
- Research and Interviews
- Audience Engagement
- Digital publishing
Affiliations
- Foreign Press Correspondents Association
- Association of Hispanic Journalists
- UST Alumni Association
- Habitat for Humanity
- UNICEF
- Human Rights Watch
Languages
- Spanish
- Italian
- French
- Catalan
- English
Certification
- Journalism
- Digital Marketing
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Italian
Advanced (C1)
C1
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Accomplishments
- Achieved increased website engagement and subscription base through effective content creation
- Obtained exclusive stories for publication
- Collaborated with a team for successfully increasing revenue for a lifestyle magazine
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Freelance Content Creator/Client Development Executive
Freelance
01.2020 - Current
Multimedia Reporter
Cox Media Group
01.2017 - 12.2019
Multimedia Journalist
01.2015 - 12.2017
News Correspondent
01.2009 - 12.2013
Digital Marketing
CEAM
BA - Communication/International Studies
University of Saint Thomas
MASTER - Media Studies
Blanquerna- Universitat Ramon Llull
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