Hi, I’m Monica Tolete, a results-driven Video Journalist and Social Media Producer with 5+ years in fast-paced digital newsrooms. I research, report, and produce multimedia content—shooting and editing video, and publishing social-first stories across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and X. I’ve covered breaking news, live events, and Capitol Hill in real time, blending editorial instincts with strong Premiere Pro skills and data-driven storytelling. I excel at building audience-focused journalism that informs and engages. I lead cross-platform content, analyze performance metrics, and stay ahead of platform updates to inform creative strategy. Fluent in English and Filipino, with working knowledge of French and Italian, I’m inspired by international affairs, art, fashion, and sustainable business practices.

Monica Tolete

Hi, I’m Monica Tolete, a results-driven Video Journalist and Social Media Producer with 5+ years in fast-paced digital newsrooms. I research, report, and produce multimedia content—shooting and editing video, and publishing social-first stories across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and X. I’ve covered breaking news, live events, and Capitol Hill in real time, blending editorial instincts with strong Premiere Pro skills and data-driven storytelling. I excel at building audience-focused journalism that informs and engages. I lead cross-platform content, analyze performance metrics, and stay ahead of platform updates to inform creative strategy. Fluent in English and Filipino, with working knowledge of French and Italian, I’m inspired by international affairs, art, fashion, and sustainable business practices.

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Hi, I’m Monica Tolete, a results-driven Video Journalist and Social Media Producer with 5+ years in fast-paced digital newsrooms. I research, report, and produce multimedia content—shooting and editing video, and publishing social-first stories across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and X. I’ve covered breaking news, live events, and Capitol Hill in real time, blending editorial instincts with strong Premiere Pro skills and data-driven storytelling.

I excel at building audience-focused journalism that informs and engages. I lead cross-platform content, analyze performance metrics, and stay ahead of platform updates to inform creative strategy. Fluent in English and Filipino, with working knowledge of French and Italian, I’m inspired by international affairs, art, fashion, and sustainable business practices.

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Language

English
Fluent
Tagalog
Fluent
French
Beginner
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Live Event Clipper at Off The Press
March 1, 2026 - Present
Monitor live events in real time — Capitol Hill hearings, press conferences, and more. Identify compelling moments as they happen and quickly clip, caption, and publish videos to social platforms including Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and X. Collaborate with team to maintain a daily schedule of events and ensure livestreams are set up on Off The Press platforms.
Social Media Marketing Specialist at Monica Tolete (Freelance)
September 1, 2024 - Present
Manage a portfolio of clients, overseeing their full social media presence across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. Develop and execute comprehensive content and growth strategies aligned with each client's brand identity and marketing objectives. Serve as lead content creator — producing, filming, and editing video and photo content that reflects each brand's tone and visual aesthetic. Edit and produce podcast episodes, ensuring alignment with brand messaging and high-quality audio storytelling. Analyze performance metrics to evaluate campaign impact, providing clients with actionable insights and monthly reports. Stay at the forefront of emerging social media trends, platform updates, and digital innovations to inform creative strategy.
Social Media Producer / National Digital News Producer at The National Desk, Sinclair Broadcast Group
December 1, 2021 - July 31, 2024
Led the brand's cross-platform presence across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube for a major national news network. Served as lead content creator, producing, filming, and editing daily video content aligned with brand identity and editorial objectives. Developed, scheduled, and published engaging daily content, driving community growth and brand engagement. Wrote and published timely social copy across Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and X with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and audience growth. Coordinated real-time content and livestreams during major national events — elections, congressional hearings, and breaking news. Provided analytics insights and reporting dashboards to executive leadership to guide editorial strategy. Maintained and updated digital asset libraries and editorial trackers.
Associate Producer at Real America's Voice
October 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021
Produced a live daily newscast, elevating scriptwriting and content quality for national broadcast. Researched facts, selected stories, and coordinated production crew members for live programming. Directed live broadcasts, films, and recordings in a fast-paced breaking-news environment. Pitched compelling stories and ideas for on-air discussion, demonstrating editorial creativity and news judgment. Produced and edited digital content to support live programming and social amplification.

Education

B.A. Communications at George Mason University
August 7, 2017 - May 18, 2020
Bachelor of Arts in Communications at George Mason University
August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2020
INSIDE LVMH Certificate at LVMH
July 1, 2024 - June 3, 2026

Qualifications

INSIDE LVMH Certificate
July 1, 2024 - June 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Other, Government, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet