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Zayda Rivera

Experienced Writer and Editor
  • Jersey City, New Jersey
  • March 17, 2021

I've been a professional writer for the last two decades, toggling between public relations and journalism.

In public relations, I've held leadership positions as Executive Account Manager and Director, as well as the lead publicist for high-profile celebrities. In journalism, I've been both a writer and editor for several national publications in print and digital, with roles, including television correspondent and a voice on a national radio program.

Writing is in my wheelhouse and the fact that I truly enjoy doing it is the icing on the cake.

I'm looking to expand my portfolio by writing for reputable companies, businesses, and personal blogs, covering a wide variety of topics.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

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Personal Assistant / Virtual Assistant, Project Manager, Social Media Specialist
Writing Topic
Beauty, Creative, Family, Health and Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle, Marketing and Public Relations, Personal

Education

B.A. Communication Science @ University of Connecticut
Jun 1994 — May 1999

Studied various aspects of the communications field, including journalism, public relations, marketing, and advertising.

Experience

Daily News Writer @ BET.com
Aug 2019 — Jan 2020

- Wrote up to 8 news stories daily
- Covered breaking news
- Interviewed subjects for exclusive stories
- Heavily covered investigative news, like the untimely passing of NBA great, Kobe Bryant

Night/Weekend Editor - Latina.com @ Latina Media Ventures
Jan 2015 — Jan 2016

Wrote, edited, and published daily entertainment, culture, and lifestyle stories for Latina.com.

President/Founder @ 3L Communique, Inc.
Nov 2014 — Current

3L Communiqué is a public relations, event production, and social media management firm created by award-winning journalist, Zayda Rivera, who decided to explore entrepreneurship following over 16 years in newsrooms and public relations agencies.

Entertainment Editor @ New York Daily News
Jan 2013 — Sep 2015

- Wrote 6-to-8 stories daily for NYDN.com
- Wrote 3-to-5 stories monthly for the New York Daily News print newspaper
- Appeared weekly on the No. 1 morning radio show "Chaz & AJ in the Morning" as The Gossip Goddess
- Appeared as a recurring commentator on MSNBC's "Changing America with Maria Teresa Kumar"
- Editor and Senior Writer for the New York Daily News' monthly Hispanic magazine, Viva

Director of Hispanic Practice @ LAGRANT COMMUNICATIONS
May 2010 — Jan 2013

As director of the Hispanic Practice, my primary client was the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). I successfully established a year-long partnership between the Foundation and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) to produce four-to-six regional conferences around the country. Through a grant NAHJ was awarded by RWJF, regional conferences with a focus on health in the Hispanic community were produced. At each regional, an RWJF booth would be available with information about the Foundation's programs targeting the Hispanic community. I also collaborated with NAHJ to produce health panels at each regional RWJF funded.

Other clients, included:
- Harley Davidson
- Wells Fargo
- H&R Block

Duties:
- Lead multiple accounts interested in tapping into the Hispanic community through Hispanic media
- Grant writing
- Work with non-profits
- Press release (both English and Spanish)
- Talking points
- Interview coordinator
- Event planning
- Budgets (up to $500K)
- Sponsorship solicitation
- Staff management
- Reporting
- Deadline driven work

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