Adriana Montes
Falls Church
Summary
Effective polyglot news reporter driven to find breaking news stories and deliver factual and engaging reports. Proficient in news writing and on-camera appearances. Dedicated professional highly skilled in handling tense situations with poise and charisma.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Owner
Soiree Elegance LLC
06.2024 - Current
- Own and manager a Photo Booth business consisting of 360 cameras and DSLR cameras
- Manage website, marketing and social media
- Provide exceptional customer service to guests, and ensure that all guests have an enjoyable and memorable photo booth experience
- Manage the printing and distribution of photos to guests
Bilingual Reporter
Archdiocese of Baltimore
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Produce enterprise coverage of traditionally under-covered areas of the church, including Latino Catholics and other Catholics minorities
- Cover news and feature stories as assigned by editors in a timely fashion
- Conduct interviews in Spanish and English focusing on thought-provoking angles on issues surrounding the U.S
- Catholic community
- Interact regularly on social media platforms that grow traffic and reach across generations
Copy Editor Lead Internship
Hola Cultura
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Lead teams of 3-5 Interns and Volunteers, assisting them in the production of 3 to 5 stories for publication over the course of the semester
- Serve as mentors, resources, and project managers to Interns
- Collaborate with other SPEL story teams on special projects
- Other duties, as needed
Reporter
NPR
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Researching: Gathering information for news stories and studying background information for interviews and programs
- Writing: Verifying and writing stories
- Interviewing: Conducting in-studio interviews and profiling personalities
- Editing: Finding and editing audio to illustrate stories
- Practicing: Preparing and practicing how to read the news live on air
- Producing: Producing long-form features
News Reporter/Anchor
ABC10
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Identifying newsworthy events and developments in their region of operation
- Conducting research and writing scripts on topics prior to broadcasts
- Attending and reporting on events that are of interest to the public
- Delivering scripted, spontaneous, live, and prerecorded reports on newsworthy events
- Interviewing eye-witnesses, authorities, and people of interest in news stories
- Transcribing and summarizing events for further news purposes
Reporter
Sputnik News
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Prepares investigative content for online publication, performs thorough research and secures information sources
- Writes for the web and makes final decisions on feature stories and layout design
DC Court Reporter Intern
DC Witness
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Attend court hearings/trials on homicides
- Write briefs and long-form stories on homicide cases
- Interview families of defendants and victims
Radio Host
UHD iRADIO
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Educated listeners about breaking news and led regular station news announcements every morning
Legal Assistant
Danziger & De Llano, LLP
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Respond to emails and phone calls, contact opposing attorney offices, take dictation, and inform the team of deadlines
- Consult with expert witnesses, clients, medical professionals, and vendors
- Ordering medical and billing records and electronically filing in state and federal courts
- Help prepare litigation documents like pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs, and proofread as needed
Education
Master's degree - Journalism
Georgetown University
Washington, DC01.2025
Master's - Political Communication
American University
Washington, DC01.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Communications and Journalism
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2020
Skills
- WordPress
- Investigative Reporting
- Adobe Premiere
- Excellent Writing Skills
- Interviewing
Certification
News ReelGroups, National Association of Hispanic Journalists, 01/01/23, Present, Organize and provide support for Hispanic Journalists., Foster a greater understanding of the unique cultural identity, interests and concerns of Hispanic communities.
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Affiliations
National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Albanian
Professional Working
Italian
Professional Working
Timeline
Business Owner
Soiree Elegance LLC
06.2024 - Current
Bilingual Reporter
Archdiocese of Baltimore
02.2023 - 08.2024
Copy Editor Lead Internship
Hola Cultura
01.2023 - 06.2023
Reporter
NPR
01.2022 - 01.2023
News Reporter/Anchor
ABC10
06.2021 - 12.2022
Reporter
Sputnik News
01.2021 - 06.2021
DC Court Reporter Intern
DC Witness
01.2021 - 05.2021
Radio Host
UHD iRADIO
08.2019 - 12.2019
Legal Assistant
Danziger & De Llano, LLP
01.2018 - 12.2019
Master's degree - Journalism
Georgetown University
Master's - Political Communication
American University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications and Journalism
University of Houston
News ReelGroups, National Association of Hispanic Journalists, 01/01/23, Present, Organize and provide support for Hispanic Journalists., Foster a greater understanding of the unique cultural identity, interests and concerns of Hispanic communities.
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