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Isabel Ortiz

@isabelortiz

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Experienced journalist specializing in political reporting, investigative research, and multimedia storytelling.

Guatemala

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role producing investigative political reporting and multimedia stories at an editorially rigorous outlet that values public-impact journalism and opportunities for leadership and growth.

I’m a journalist and storyteller with over five years of experience shaping human stories and political realities into clear, resonant narratives. I work at the intersection of deep research, careful listening, and precise language—transforming complex ideas, lived experiences, and power dynamics into stories that feel human and true. Whether through interviews, reported pieces, or long-form writing, my focus is on voice, meaning, and impact: amplifying perspectives that deserve to be heard and crafting narratives that inform, move, and endure beyond the byline.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Political Journalist

Current

República

Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Covering Guatemala’s Executive Branch with analysis-driven reporting that produced four articles prompting direct responses from officials and an international interview that generated diplomatic attention.

Interviewing Podcast Production Storytelling Analysis Field Reporting

Web Editor

Diario de Navarra

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 (2 months)

Prepared, edited and published print-edition content for the web, managing over 240 articles in three months with 100% accuracy and SEO optimization to increase online visibility during high-traffic events like San Fermín.

Digital Editing SEO Content Publishing Headline Optimization Editorial Standards CMS

Content Producer

Nexus News

Jan 2022 - May 2022 (4 months)

Produced and managed international interviews and editorial production across multiple regions, developing a university thesis into a functioning digital media outlet and securing interest from Spanish media groups.

International Reporting Project Development Research

Editor In Chief

Tenet Ideas

Mar 2020 - Mar 2022 (2 years)

Led editorial workflow and community management for a digital writing platform, revitalizing social channels and enforcing quality standards to grow engagement.

Editorial Management Community Management Content Strategy Editing Social Media Quality Control

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Navarra

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Journalism

2018 - 2023

Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism at the University of Navarra with coursework and practical training in reporting, editing, and multimedia storytelling.