Hi, I’m Alejandro Figueroa Mendoza, a journalist and audiovisual producer with a passion for storytelling across media platforms. I’ve built a career covering theatre, music, international news, and documentary projects, blending reporting with production, editing and post-production to deliver engaging content. I thrive on collaborative work, delivering clear messages and high-quality visuals for diverse audiences. I’ve collaborated with organizations like UNU-BIOLAC and teleSUR, coordinating teams in English and Spanish, producing press materials, photos, videos, and web content. I’m a bilingual communicator who enjoys cross-cultural storytelling and helping institutions share impactful messages with clarity and creativity.

Alejandro Enrique Figueroa Mendoza

Hi, I’m Alejandro Figueroa Mendoza, a journalist and audiovisual producer with a passion for storytelling across media platforms. I’ve built a career covering theatre, music, international news, and documentary projects, blending reporting with production, editing and post-production to deliver engaging content. I thrive on collaborative work, delivering clear messages and high-quality visuals for diverse audiences. I’ve collaborated with organizations like UNU-BIOLAC and teleSUR, coordinating teams in English and Spanish, producing press materials, photos, videos, and web content. I’m a bilingual communicator who enjoys cross-cultural storytelling and helping institutions share impactful messages with clarity and creativity.

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Hi, I’m Alejandro Figueroa Mendoza, a journalist and audiovisual producer with a passion for storytelling across media platforms. I’ve built a career covering theatre, music, international news, and documentary projects, blending reporting with production, editing and post-production to deliver engaging content. I thrive on collaborative work, delivering clear messages and high-quality visuals for diverse audiences.

I’ve collaborated with organizations like UNU-BIOLAC and teleSUR, coordinating teams in English and Spanish, producing press materials, photos, videos, and web content. I’m a bilingual communicator who enjoys cross-cultural storytelling and helping institutions share impactful messages with clarity and creativity.

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Language

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

Work Experience

Consultant Information & Networking Assistant at UNU-BIOLAC (Venezuela) - United Nations University – United Nations Programme for Biotechnology in Latin America and the Caribbean
September 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Preparation and updating of communication materials; support to media campaigns worldwide and locally; monthly newsletter; production of web content; and various public relations tasks to advance biotechnology communication in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Journalist at Institute of Performing and Musical Arts Venezuela
June 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Coverage of theatrical and musical events; production of photographs, videos, and press releases.
Columnist at SL Web Cast Venezuela
March 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024
Analyze, research, and write about global issues; collaborate with editorial teams.
Broadcast Line Manager at teleSUR Venezuela
July 1, 2019 - June 1, 2022
Led multidisciplinary and international teams, primarily broadcasting in English; production, translation, editing, voice-over of breaking news, reports, and news rounds; increased information coverage; recruited and trained personnel; provided material to the Multimedia team; managed bilingual broadcasting for major events including US elections and early Russian-Ukrainian War coverage.
Co-producer – News Programmes Coordinator at Venezuela, Russia teleSUR – World Cup: De la Mano del Diez with Diego Maradona – El Golazo del Diez
June 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018
Streamlined production processes, improved sending/receiving materials, promoted the use of dedicated clouds for coverage, and assisted international journalists on-site for coverage.
Producer – Between Borders at Venezuela, Spain, teleSUR
June 1, 2017 - September 1, 2017
Reported Mare Mortum – Mediterranean Survivors; produced segments across borders.
Coordinator – Informative Programming at teleSUR Venezuela
December 1, 2016 - March 1, 2019
Managed a multidisciplinary team; coordinated weekly management and channel planning; developed new programs and formats; assembled the dubbing module; updated Avid/Final Cut editing workflows; implemented podcast and multimedia initiatives; produced events with international guests, including coverage of AMLO’s inauguration special.
Producer – Between Borders at teleSUR Venezuela
January 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016
Developed format changes for in-situ imagery; coordinated with UNHCR, UNICEF, CEAR, CONARE, migratory entities, civil/human rights groups, and embassies; produced, recorded, voice-over, edited, and interviewed ambassadors and personalities.
Assistant Producer – Producer – Economic Impact at teleSUR Venezuela
July 1, 2014 - December 1, 2015
Wrote, recorded, expanded and diversified topics; conducted translations.
Assistant Producer – Documentary: El río que nos atraviesa at Occhi Producciones
February 1, 2012 - May 1, 2013
Assistant Producer for the documentary shot in Caracas and Anzoátegui; contributed to production, recording, voice-over, interviews, and editing; project earned awards and honorable mentions at various festivals.

Education

Bachelor of Communications at Universidad Bolivariana de Venezuela
October 1, 2010 - November 1, 2015
English Language Course (B2) at Escuela Oficial de Idiomas de Alicante
October 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

Introduction to Digital Journalism – Reuters
July 1, 2022 - June 27, 2026
Covering Migration and its Relationship to Sustainable Development – Gabo Foundation and IOM
November 1, 2020 - June 27, 2026
Techniques and methods for Documentary scripts – National Cinematic Foundation – Ministry of Culture
August 1, 2020 - June 27, 2026
Audiovisual Production – National Cinematic Foundation – Ministry of Culture
August 1, 2020 - June 27, 2026
Workshop on Contemporary Problems in Sub-Saharan Africa – teleSUR
February 1, 2019 - June 27, 2026
Tools for Informing on Refugees – UNHCR
March 1, 2017 - June 27, 2026
Workshop for Locution Techniques and Radio Production – Venezuela National Radio
November 1, 2016 - June 27, 2026
Introductory Course on Venezuelan Hydrocarbon Industry – PDVSA
June 1, 2016 - June 27, 2026
Effective Organizational Communication – teleSUR
March 1, 2015 - June 27, 2026
Digital Photography Workshop – National Gallery Art – Luis Chacín
May 1, 2013 - June 27, 2026
Digital Photography Workshop – Edisson Villegas
July 1, 2012 - June 27, 2026
Production and Directing Workshop – National Gallery Art – Alfredo Lugo
March 1, 2012 - June 27, 2026

Industry Experience

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