Ana María Castro Castro
Periodista / Journalist
COLOMBIAN JOURNALIST
E-mail: anitatuntun55@gmail.com
Summary
Journalist and Social Communicator, with a Master’s in Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law and Operative Law. With nine years of work experience in media (ELTIEMPO), NGO and international organization (UN). Among my skills, I highlight my capacity to write human stories for advocacy, media reporting, websites management and content creation, social media management, basic video edition, basic design of graphic pieces and planification and implementation of communication strategies. I enjoy working for social subjects and human rights. I feel deeply moved by seeing children smile, as well as everything related to animals and inspiring stories.
Education
Nebrija University
Madrid, España
Master's in Human Rights, International Law and Operational Law
1 year duration
Finished in: March 2020
University of Manizales
Manizales, Caldas, Colombia
Bachelor of Communications (Journalism)
5 years duration
Finished: octubre 2012
Centro Colombo Americano
Manizales, Caldas, Colombia
English as a Second Language
2 years duration. 16 levels
Graduated: 2007
Truman College
Chicago, IL, United States
English as a Second Language
6 months duration
Graduated: 2009
Employment History
July 04 of 2020 - present time
Multimedia Communication Assistant at UNICEF Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador
Responsabilities:
-Write press releases and human stories about the beneficiaries children
of UNICEF Ecuador programs.
- Video production (interviews, human stories).
- Social media management.
- Implementation of C4D and AAP strategies during migration
emergency.
- Communication Focal Point for the bi-national (Ecuador – Colombia)
Peacebuilding Fund Project.
August (2017) - June 2018
Journalist at Anadolu Agency (Turkish International News Agency)
Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia
Responsibilities:
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Social media management.
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Translation English to Spanish and Spanish to English
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Research and write stories on a variety of topics and global news.
February (2016) – June (2017)
Communications Coordinator at Connect Bogotá Region (www.connectbogota.org)
Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia
Responsibilities:
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Research and write stories about innovation in companies and entrepreneurs’ successful histories.
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Writing annual reports.
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Production of Monthly Newspaper.
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Video Edition and graphic design (basic level)
June (2011) – February (2015)
Digital Journalist at EL TIEMPO newspaper (www.eltiempo.com)
Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia
Responsibilities:
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Research and write stories on a variety of topics (technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, economics, Colombian armed conflict and social context).
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Updating de website eltiempo.com with international and national news.
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coverage of international events on innovation and technology.
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Social Networks Management.
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Multimedia specials.
May (2012) to august (2012)
Freelance Journalist at AXXIS MAGAZINE (Architecture and design)
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Research and write stories about architecture and design.
NOTE: My work has been published in Javeriana Magazine, AXXIS Magazine, EL TIEMPO newspaper and Portafolio Newspaper.
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