MARIANA RETHEN
Montevideo
Summary
Talented Reporter with anchoring expertise. Enthusiastic about shaping public opinion on key issues. Highly effective at working a clear narrative. Proficient in research, writing and delivery. Experience in hostile and complex news coverage, war reporting and in depth interviews.
Proven to thrive in deadline-driven environments.
Experienced professor and instructor in media issues with strong skills in Media Literacy. Founder and coordinator of a local initiative in Media Literacy in Uruguay.
Skilled communication professional with record in media training, communications campaigns, and coaching for international organizations, NGOS, media outlets, and private sector.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
General Coordinator InfOK
CED
12.2019 - Current
InfOK is an initiative dedicated to bring media literacy training to teenagers and elder citizens. I personally outlined the project, built alliances and coordinate activities to deliver different formats of training and events to reach the target audiences in the fight against misinformation.
ON AIR REPORTER AND Producer
Teledoce
03.2013 - Current
- Senior Reporter at newscast Telemundo, daily reporting live from site, delivering news packages and also on set in depth perspectives and interviews of several issues.
- Previously reporter and producer at a weekly television show, dedicated to cover political and social affairs,called Código País. I produced, researched and scripted in depth news packages, and took care of bookings, interviews and editing.
IDB-TV Reporter and Producer
Inter-American Development Bank, IDB
03.2012 - 03.2013
- Producer and reporter of news packages and host in a daily show during the IDB annual Board of Governors (Montevideo and Panama)
Broadcast Producer and Editor
AFP (France Presse)
05.2011 - 12.2012
- Complete production of international news on video from production, to script to edition.
Professor
Universidad Católica del Uruguay
03.1999 - 01.2012
- Teaching and mentoring Communications college students
- Several courses dictated: Journalism Narrative Writing, Local and International Analysis of Communications, New trends in Communications, Seminary on How to gain a perspective on International Communications.
Investigative Producer
Box Multimedia
03.2009 - 05.2011
- Production of multimedia content, from news to documentaries
Communication Assistant
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
07.2007 - 12.2009
- Develop and follow communication strategies, perform training and guidance to third parties like NGOs (across the world) to deliver better communication.
Reporter and Correspondent
Diario Plan B
02.2007 - 12.2007
- Write and edit stories on different topics: health, education, international, etc
- Correspondent from Canada.
Broadcast Producer and Reporter
Cable 8
08.2004 - 05.2006
- Complete production of news packages and documentaries.
Student Advisor
Washington State University
08.2004 - 05.2006
- Advice Communication grad students.
Reporter
Diario El País
09.1999 - 06.2004
- Write news stories about health and education and cover political campaigns.
Broadcast Producer and Reporter
KMOS TV channel 6
01.1997 - 05.1997
- Production of news and magazine packages
Broadcast Producer
Channel 10
03.1996 - 01.1997
- Broadcast production for a weekly show.
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Studies
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05.2006
Scriptwriting Diploma -
Universidad De Montevideo
Montevideo, Uruguay10.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Universidad Catolica Del Uruguay
Montevideo, Uruguay12.1997
Skills
- Over 20 years of experience writing and producing for broadcast, video multimedia and print media I have held various positions from anchor, reporter to investigative producer in some of Uruguayan biggest media organizations as well as PBS and cable stations in the US, and international news agencies
- Over 13 years of experience teaching and mentoring Communications college students Over 5 years of experience in developing communications, advising and training NGOs and creating communications strategies for international organizations
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
General Coordinator InfOK
CED
12.2019 - Current
ON AIR REPORTER AND Producer
Teledoce
03.2013 - Current
IDB-TV Reporter and Producer
Inter-American Development Bank, IDB
03.2012 - 03.2013
Broadcast Producer and Editor
AFP (France Presse)
05.2011 - 12.2012
Investigative Producer
Box Multimedia
03.2009 - 05.2011
Communication Assistant
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
07.2007 - 12.2009
Reporter and Correspondent
Diario Plan B
02.2007 - 12.2007
Broadcast Producer and Reporter
Cable 8
08.2004 - 05.2006
Student Advisor
Washington State University
08.2004 - 05.2006
Reporter
Diario El País
09.1999 - 06.2004
Professor
Universidad Católica del Uruguay
03.1999 - 01.2012
Broadcast Producer and Reporter
KMOS TV channel 6
01.1997 - 05.1997
Broadcast Producer
Channel 10
03.1996 - 01.1997
Master of Arts - Communication Studies
Washington State University
Scriptwriting Diploma -
Universidad De Montevideo
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Universidad Catolica Del Uruguay
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