Manuel Antonio Restrepo Mendoza

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Recent Journalism, Media and Globalisation Master’s graduate with experience in cultural reporting (cinema, books), social communication, and text editing.

About

Recent Journalism, Media and Globalisation Master’s graduate with experience in cultural reporting (cinema, books), social communication, and text editing. Skilled in linguistic analysis, journalistic and academic writing, copyediting, editorial work, and data analysis. Eager to contribute to cultural and multidisciplinary projects that require expertise in the fields of communication, culture, and media.

  • 5 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Languages

  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • DutchIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience

Freelance Journalist · Self-employed / Freelance JournalistOct 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

Wrote articles and produced videos independently while pursuing Master’s studies. Topics included politics in sports, freedom of the press, ethics, Latin American politics, and cinema.

Journalist / Historian · Diario Critério S.A.S.Apr 2021 – Aug 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos

Co-edited the ranking of the best books published in Colombia in 2021. Wrote and edited daily articles and long-term stories about culture and international politics. Led the international affairs section of the independent Colombian media outlet Diario Criterion. Produced videos, reels and live streams for the outlet's social media pages.

Education

BA in Social Communicator and Journalist · Universidad Sergio Arboleda2030 – 2020
Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics · Universidad Nacional de Colombia2030 – 2018
Master of Arts in Journalism, Media and Globalization · University of Amsterdam / Aarhus University2030 – 2025

Certifications and awards

Cum Laude Honors2030 – 2026
Best admission score for Linguistics - Universidad Nacional de Colombia2030 – 2026

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