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Héctor Rios-Morales

@hctorrios-morales

I report Latino community, sports and culture stories across digital and broadcast media.

I've reported original sports, culture, politics and social-issues stories for The Latin Times, generating more than nine million article views since November 2023. I interview athletes, coaches, entertainers and business and media executives, and cover major events including the FIFA World Cup, MLS, WNBA and MLB.

At ESPN, I developed bilingual research and story angles for television and digital programming, supporting live coverage, ESPN FC and Futbol Americas. My work included major international competitions, breaking-news copy for BottomLine, and English- and Spanish-language X accounts.

I've also directed live newscasts at WAFF 48News and supported media relations, editorial content and event operations for Auburn Athletics. I bring reporting, production and communications experience shaped by global sports, local news and Latino audiences.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Multimedia Freelance Journalist

Current

The Latin Times

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Pitch, report, and write original stories covering sports, culture, politics, and social issues affecting Latino communities. Produce and optimize digital journalism for audience engagement and SEO, generating over 9 million article views since November 2023.

Reporting Writing Interviewing SEO CMS Digital Content Production Voice Over Social Media

Technical Media Producer

WAFF 48 News

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Directed live and prerecorded newscasts using Ross Overdrive, including high-volume morning broadcasts and breaking-news coverage. Collaborated with reporters and producers to adapt production plans and troubleshoot technical issues during live broadcasts.

Ross Overdrive Live Broadcast Production Newsroom Operations Troubleshooting Training

Bilingual Sports Content Researcher

ESPN

Jan 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 11 months)

Researched and developed original stories and statistical angles for ESPN's Spanish-language and English-language television and digital programming. Provided real-time research and story support for live broadcasts and major international competitions.

Research Story Development Archive Research Content Production Social Media Management X (Twitter)Bottomline

Media Relations Intern

Auburn Athletic Department

Jan 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 11 months)

Worked alongside Sports Information Directors across multiple Auburn sports, supporting communications and event-day operations. Served as a media relations liaison, providing reporters with game information, quotes, and statistics, and wrote editorial content for AuburnTigers.com.

Media Relations Writing Editing Adobe Creative Suite Social Media Event Operations