I'm a multilingual journalist and research specialist with 2+ years of experience investigating and distilling complex social, policy, and institutional issues across Europe. Published in top media outlets like El País and La Tribuna de Automoción, with a track record of transforming deep research into structured, accessible narratives. Experienced in cross-topic analysis — from gender rights and EU regulation to migration, geopolitics, and sustainability. Highly skilled at synthesizing information into bullet-pointed outlines, verifying sources, and delivering research via collaborative platforms like Google Docs.

Irene Vega Medina

I'm a multilingual journalist and research specialist with 2+ years of experience investigating and distilling complex social, policy, and institutional issues across Europe. Published in top media outlets like El País and La Tribuna de Automoción, with a track record of transforming deep research into structured, accessible narratives. Experienced in cross-topic analysis — from gender rights and EU regulation to migration, geopolitics, and sustainability. Highly skilled at synthesizing information into bullet-pointed outlines, verifying sources, and delivering research via collaborative platforms like Google Docs.

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I’m a multilingual journalist and research specialist with 2+ years of experience investigating and distilling complex social, policy, and institutional issues across Europe. Published in top media outlets like El País and La Tribuna de Automoción, with a track record of transforming deep research into structured, accessible narratives. Experienced in cross-topic analysis — from gender rights and EU regulation to migration, geopolitics, and sustainability. Highly skilled at synthesizing information into bullet-pointed outlines, verifying sources, and delivering research via collaborative platforms like Google Docs.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Reporter – Institutional & Human Rights Coverage at El País (Planeta Futuro & Madrid Sections)
September 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Produced 50+ articles on gender, migration, and institutional accountability based on field research and stakeholder interviews. Investigated overlooked policy issues (e.g., Muslim burial access), prompting national media coverage and institutional response. Synthesized complex legal and cultural topics into engaging, fact-checked journalism.
Reporter – Economic & Industrial Affairs at La Tribuna de Automoción
March 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Investigated EU regulation and industrial policy impacts with a human-centered focus. Delivered 80+ SEO-optimized articles distilling technical subjects into readable formats. Identified power dynamics and lobbying trends through source-based research.
Freelance Researcher & Writer at eldiario.es, El Salto, Nos Vemos los Jueves
January 1, 2022 - Present
Created research-backed features on social movements, public policy, and institutional narratives for multiple outlets, with source verification and clear storytelling.
Awareness & Communications Officer at ONG Rescate
March 1, 2025 - Present
Designed research-informed messaging strategies across social media and web platforms; Scripted institutional videos and wrote educational content on migration and gender-based violence; Delivered 30+ public workshops based on in-depth topic analysis.
Communications Technician at Accem
September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Researched and developed trauma-informed content on asylum, gender, and refugee experiences; Collaborated on awareness campaigns with accurate, multilingual outputs.

Education

MA in Journalism at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid / El País
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
MA in International Relations & African Studies at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
BA in Modern Languages, Culture & Communication at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026

Qualifications

Gender-Based Violence Diploma
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Inclusive Communication
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Social Media Management
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
FGM Awareness
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
LGTBIQ+ Sensitization
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Government