I'm Camille Rodriguez Montilla, a foreign correspondent and multimedia journalist with 7+ years reporting from Venezuela for international media. I specialize in breaking news, investigative features, and multimedia storytelling that puts people at the center of the story. I work across print, radio, and digital platforms to deliver accessible, human-centered coverage. I’m fluent in English and Spanish and collaborate with editors and sources across government, civil society, and international organizations. I've covered political upheaval, humanitarian crises, and economic collapse across Latin America, building a robust network of sources and delivering deadline reporting under challenging conditions. My work aims to inform policy-makers and communities, while amplifying voices often left on the margins.

Camille Rodriguez Montilla

I'm Camille Rodriguez Montilla, a foreign correspondent and multimedia journalist with 7+ years reporting from Venezuela for international media. I specialize in breaking news, investigative features, and multimedia storytelling that puts people at the center of the story. I work across print, radio, and digital platforms to deliver accessible, human-centered coverage. I’m fluent in English and Spanish and collaborate with editors and sources across government, civil society, and international organizations. I've covered political upheaval, humanitarian crises, and economic collapse across Latin America, building a robust network of sources and delivering deadline reporting under challenging conditions. My work aims to inform policy-makers and communities, while amplifying voices often left on the margins.

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I’m Camille Rodriguez Montilla, a foreign correspondent and multimedia journalist with 7+ years reporting from Venezuela for international media. I specialize in breaking news, investigative features, and multimedia storytelling that puts people at the center of the story. I work across print, radio, and digital platforms to deliver accessible, human-centered coverage. I’m fluent in English and Spanish and collaborate with editors and sources across government, civil society, and international organizations.

I’ve covered political upheaval, humanitarian crises, and economic collapse across Latin America, building a robust network of sources and delivering deadline reporting under challenging conditions. My work aims to inform policy-makers and communities, while amplifying voices often left on the margins.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Advanced
English
Fluent
Russian
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Creative Director and Journalist at Embassy Of The Netherlands In Venezuela
June 1, 2024 - June 19, 2024
Fostered relationships with industry professionals to build a reliable network for future projects. Oversaw daily shooting schedules to maximize productivity and stay within budget constraints. Implemented marketing strategies to promote releases across various platforms. Maintained detailed records of production expenses for accurate budget tracking. Reviewed final product, making critical decisions on edits for pacing, storytelling, and audience appeal. Conceptualized, pitched, researched and wrote a compelling story. Booked locations and interviews with important subjects. Filmed underwater using a professional camera and housing while scuba diving. Coordinated post-production work, including all editing in Premiere Pro.
Film Director at The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting in Collaboration with The Washington Post
January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Resolved conflicts within the production team quickly to maintain a positive working environment. Oversaw daily shooting schedules to maximize productivity and stay within budget constraints. Negotiated contracts with talent, crew members, and vendors to secure the best rates and terms. Maintained effective communication between all departments on set to prevent delays. Liaised with distributors to secure distribution channels for completed projects.
Filmmaker and Writer at Embassy Of Germany In Venezuela
January 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Managed film projects including conceptualization, scripting, shooting, and editing. Led project teams to deliver creative content on budget and on schedule. Utilized digital video production skills to produce engaging visual storytelling content. Collaborated closely with industry professionals and distributors to ensure project success.
Venezuela Correspondent
January 1, 2025 - September 15, 2025
Reported extensively on Venezuela’s political, economic, and humanitarian crises for major international audiences. Produced breaking news, in-depth features, and human-centered narratives from one of the world’s most challenging reporting environments. Delivered multimedia coverage (print, digital, radio) reaching global readers, policy-makers, and diaspora communities. Coordinated field reporting under restrictive press conditions, ensuring accuracy and safety while covering protests, elections, and border crises. Regularly pitched and delivered stories on deadline to top-tier editors in North America and Europe. Built a strong network of sources across government, civil society, and international organizations.
Venezuela Correspondent at Various international media outlets
January 1, 2025 - September 15, 2025
Reported extensively on Venezuela’s political, economic, and humanitarian crises for major international audiences. Produced breaking news, in-depth features, and human-centered narratives from one of the world’s most challenging reporting environments. Delivered multimedia coverage (print, digital, radio) reaching global readers, policy-makers, and diaspora communities. Coordinated field reporting under restrictive press conditions, ensuring accuracy and safety while covering protests, elections, and border crises. Regularly pitched and delivered stories on deadline to top-tier editors in North America and Europe. Built a strong network of sources across government, civil society, and international organizations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Information and Communication
June 1, 2018 - June 30, 2018
Masters degree in Journalism, Media and Globalization at Aarhus University
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Information and Communication at Université Lumière Lyon 2
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
High Level Diploma in French as a Foreign Language at Université Catholique de Lyon
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Master's degree in Journalism, Media and Globalization at Aarhus University
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Information and Communication at Université Lumière Lyon 2
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
High Level Diploma in French as a Foreign Language at Université Catholique de Lyon
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

French as a Foreign Language
June 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015
National Geographic Society — Storytelling Grant Recipient
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting — Reporting Grant Recipient
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Picture of the Year Latin America — 2023
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
National Geographic Society — Storytelling Grant Recipient
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting — Reporting Grant Recipient
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Picture of the Year Latin America — 2023
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

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