Reporter, multimedia producer and multilingual researcher with 10+ years of experience. Former pro soccer player. Focus on sports and global news. I was a correspondent at the 2016 Rio Olympics for El Comercio, and later covered the aftermath for The Associated Press. Covered former Peruvian president Alejandro Toledo's extradition process from the U.S._Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_). _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Liliana Michelena

Reporter, multimedia producer and multilingual researcher with 10+ years of experience. Former pro soccer player. Focus on sports and global news. I was a correspondent at the 2016 Rio Olympics for El Comercio, and later covered the aftermath for The Associated Press. Covered former Peruvian president Alejandro Toledo's extradition process from the U.S._Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_). _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Reporter, multimedia producer and multilingual researcher with 10+ years of experience. Former pro soccer player. Focus on sports and global news. I was a correspondent at the 2016 Rio Olympics for El Comercio, and later covered the aftermath for The Associated Press. Covered former Peruvian president Alejandro Toledo’s extradition process from the U.S.Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup).

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Language

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

Work Experience

Freelance Journalist at Self-employed / Independent
December 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Multimedia journalist, international reporter and researcher covering sports, business, culture, immigration and labor; correspondent at the 2016 Rio Olympics; covered the Alejandro Toledo extradition process for The Associated Press.
Correspondent (Rio Olympics) at The Associated Press
September 1, 2016 - September 30, 2025
Correspondent covering the Rio 2016 Olympics; later contributed to AP coverage on the aftermath and related international stories.
Reporter at Revista Caretas
June 1, 2013 - September 30, 2025
Reported on politics, business, culture and international topics from Lima, Peru.
Sports Desk Intern at Miami Herald Media Company
December 1, 2017 - September 30, 2025
Intern on the sports desk; contributed to sports coverage.
Graduate Student Instructor at University of California, Berkeley
August 1, 2017 - September 30, 2025
Graduate Student Instructor for Media Studies courses.
Interactive Producer at KQED
May 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Produced and edited digital content; collaborated with editors, developers and photographers; contributed to web, webinars, salons and video events.
Reporter at Mission Local
November 1, 2018 - September 30, 2025
Reported local city news in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Video Producer at Reading The Pictures
May 1, 2020 - September 30, 2025
Produced and edited the site’s digital output and social media; led the flagship video podcast on media literacy and news photography; organized webinars, salons and video events.
Global News Intern at The Associated Press
August 1, 2016 - September 30, 2025
Based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; contributed to AP coverage of global news events.
Freelance Journalist at The Associated Press
December 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Covered the extradition process of a former Peruvian president from the United States; continued international reporting and investigative work.
Video Producer at Reading The Pictures
May 1, 2020 - September 30, 2025
Produced, edited site content and photo-editing for a non-profit focused on visual culture, literacy, and media literacy; shaped digital output and storytelling.
Interactive Producer at KQED
May 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Produced interactive digital stories, edited graphics, and coordinated with editors, developers, and photographers to streamline content creation and project management.
Reporter at Mission Local
November 1, 2018 - September 30, 2025
Covered local politics, immigration, labor, and related community issues; produced multi-format reporting with a focus on urban life in San Francisco.
Sports Desk Intern at Miami Herald Media Company
December 1, 2017 - September 30, 2025
Gained experience on the sports desk, assisted with assignments, and supported daily coverage under tight deadlines.
Graduate Student Instructor - Media Studies at University of California, Berkeley
August 1, 2017 - September 30, 2025
Led seminars and assisted in coursework for media studies; supported students with research and writing.
Freelance Journalist / Correspondent at The Associated Press / Various outlets
December 31, 2016 - September 30, 2025
Covered the 2016 Rio Olympics and the post-Olympics developments for AP, contributing multi-format reporting and enterprise pieces.
Freelance Reporter at Various outlets
December 31, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Reported on politics, international affairs, science, sports, and culture; documented coverage of major political events including extradition developments.
Reporter at Revista Caretas
May 1, 2015 - September 30, 2025
Cover politics, international affairs, science, sports, and cultural topics; produced enterprise reporting for a leading Peruvian news magazine.
Producer at CalMatters
November 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Curated the visual identity and supervised SEO best practices of a non-profit news organization covering California state politics and policies; produced and packaged reporters' work for digital distribution; crafted compelling graphics and visualizations to present their stories; orchestrated cross-functional teamwork; liaised between editors, developers, and photo editors to streamline content creation and project management processes.
Freelance Journalist / International Reporter / Multimedia Producer at Independent / Freelance
November 1, 2016 - Present
Multimedia producer and researcher focusing on sports, business, culture, immigration and labor; served as a correspondent at the Rio 2016 Olympics and later covered the aftermath for The Associated Press.
Video Producer at Reading The Pictures
May 31, 2020 - September 30, 2025
Produced, edited and photo-edited the site's content; contributed to visual literacy and media literacy; created visuals and stories to highlight media literacy.
Interactive Producer at KQED
May 31, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Led interactive multimedia productions, coordinating cross-platform storytelling and digital output.
Reporter at Mission Local, Inc.
November 30, 2018 - September 30, 2025
San Francisco-based reporting on local issues; produced daily stories and contributed to blog posts and social media outputs.
Sports Desk Intern at Miami Herald Media Company
December 31, 2017 - September 30, 2025
Gained experience in sports journalism and newsroom operations.
Graduate Student Instructor - Media Studies at University of California, Berkeley
August 1, 2017 - September 30, 2025
Teaching assistant for media studies courses; supported student learning and seminars.

Education

Master's Degree at University of California, Berkeley
August 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018
Bachelor's Degree at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
March 1, 2008 - June 1, 2013
Master's Degree at University of California, Berkeley
August 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018
Bachelor's Degree at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
March 1, 2008 - June 1, 2013
Master's Degree at University of California, Berkeley
March 1, 2008 - June 1, 2013
Bachelor's Degree at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025

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Industry Experience

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