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Carla Bauto Deña is a journalist and creative storyteller with two decades of experience across broadcast, print, and digital media. She covers local governance, environment, culture, and viral stories, and consistently delivers high-performing news and features.
She also creates SEO/AEO/GEO content and marketing copy for global B2B and B2C brands, leveraging research, keyword analysis, and WordPress publishing to grow organic traffic and brand authority. Her work has supported major audience growth and achieved outstanding satisfaction and performance metrics.
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Work Experience
News Correspondent at Manila Bulletin
May 1, 2020 - PresentCovers and produces news reports on local governance, environment, culture, and viral content for Cavite. Consistently included in the Top 20 Authors based on story page views. Produced 2,000+ news reports and features published in print and shared on the newspaper’s online platforms, reaching 4.8M+ followers.
TV Producer at ABS-CBN News Channel (The Game Changer)
June 1, 2016 - June 1, 2017Produced segments and wrote scripts for broadcast on ABS-CBN News Channel. Interviewed experts and case studies and wrote/produced segments about innovations, sustainability, and technology for two seasons. Led a team of 4–6 staff during on-site shoots and supervised video editing.
Internet Marketing Manager at Marcelinos Pte. Ltd.
February 1, 2015 - September 1, 2018Mounted digital marketing strategies to boost the kitchenware company’s online presence. Wrote press releases, SEO blogs, marketing email newsletter copy, and social media posts that helped increase Amazon sales by 70%.
Freelance Content Writer (Remote)
January 1, 2015 - PresentCollaborates with clients remotely to produce ranking B2B and B2C blogs, articles, and marketing copy. Implements digital marketing strategies through SEO content creation to increase organic traffic and strengthen brand authority. Produces SEO/AEO/GEO content for Penji and worked with the SEO team to generate 78.7M website impressions in 2025. Produced 2,909 pieces of tours-and-experiences content for Booking.com’s Attractions page with a 99.98% satisfaction rate.
News and Public Affairs Writer-Producer at GMA 7
October 1, 2008 - October 1, 2014Covered events, produced segments, and wrote scripts for award-winning newscasts and public affairs programs aired nationwide. Wrote and produced news reports for the award-winning morning show Unang Hirit, helping it consistently top AGB Nielsen ratings. Edited scripts of other writers as Head Writer. Served as executive producer for Balitanghali, leading a team of 30 production staff including writers, researchers, editors, and technical personnel.
Writer at PTV4
October 1, 2007 - September 1, 2008Covered and wrote scripts for TV programs focusing on women empowerment, youth development, and local governance. Produced segments and supervised video editing for SheKa, ASK, and Abante Pilipinas.
Education
Master of Arts in Media Studies (major in Broadcasting) at University of the Philippines - Diliman
April 1, 2014 - April 1, 2014Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Cum Laude) at De La Salle University - Dasmariñas
March 1, 2007 - March 1, 2007Qualifications
AI in the newsroom: the ethical approach
January 1, 2026 - July 9, 2026Digital Investigation Techniques Master Certificate
January 1, 2025 - July 9, 2026Political Reportage in the Age of Disinformation
January 1, 2024 - July 9, 2026Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing
January 1, 2023 - July 9, 2026Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce
January 1, 2023 - July 9, 2026Introduction to Digital Journalism
January 1, 2023 - July 9, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Government
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