Created a multiple-award winning documentary about culture in Puerto Rico. Worked with LGBTQ+ artists. Develop new and innovative styles for filming.

Maria Fernanda Cestero

Created a multiple-award winning documentary about culture in Puerto Rico. Worked with LGBTQ+ artists. Develop new and innovative styles for filming.

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Created a multiple-award winning documentary about culture in Puerto Rico. Worked with LGBTQ+ artists. Develop new and innovative styles for filming.

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Reporter at Self-Employed
March 1, 2024 - Present
Film, edit, script and produce broadcast news; researched subject matter; fact-checked sources and interviews; remained informed on current/breaking news
Archival Intern at Ark Media
September 11, 2024 - December 12, 2024
Researched and logged a variety of assets for the upcoming docuseries; Cleaned scripts and created transcripts
Reporter at NYU Now
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Gathered news, edited broadcast videos and fact-checked stories; Anchored for the weekly live stream broadcast show and produced stories; Interviewed sources
Reporter at Long Island Herald
December 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Reported local news for the weekly paper and covered community events; Interviewed sources and fact-checked stories; Managed multiple assignments at a time while meeting deadlines
Intern Reporter at Greater Long Island
December 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Reported weekly on the local community and fact-checked for the news feed; Photographed for the weekly blog; Pitched story ideas
Student Reporter at The Statesman
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018
Contributed/pitched weekly news stories for the campus newspaper

Education

Master of Arts in News/Documentary at New York University
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at Stony Brook University
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment