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Micaela Hood

Bethlehem

Summary

Experienced journalist with 15+ years covering arts, entertainment, culture, lifestyle, and community impact across digital and print platforms. Skilled in feature writing, SEO-driven storytelling, and deadline execution.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Arts & Culture Reporter

Lehigh Valley Public Media
Bethlehem
01.2023 - 01.2026
  • Cover arts, music, theater, food, and cultural events in the Lehigh Valley.
  • Produce daily digital reports, weekly newsletters, and in-depth features.
  • Elevate diverse community voices.
  • Develop multimedia storytelling for digital audiences.
  • Orchestrated community-driven 'Meet the Reporter' events for PBS39, fostering transparency and strengthening public trust in local journalism.
  • Moderated live, public-facing discussions and panel series, directly connecting viewers with editorial teams to discuss regional news and community issues.
  • Produced audio and visual content for broadcast television or online platforms.

Features Reporter

USA Today Network
01.2018 - 01.2023
  • Covered arts, culture, lifestyle, and human-interest stories.
  • Produced engaging narratives rooted in regional trends.

Digital Entertainment Reporter

New York Daily News
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Wrote entertainment and pop culture content for digital audiences.
  • Leveraged SEO strategies to increase readership.

Digital Entertainment Reporter

South Florida Sun-Sentinel
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Reported on entertainment, events, and lifestyle topics.
  • Spearheaded on-site coverage of Art Basel and the NBA Finals, delivering breaking news, artist interviews, and comprehensive gallery reviews to a global audience.

Freelance Writer

Us Weekly
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Produced celebrity and entertainment feature content.

Reporter

Miami Herald
01.2005 - 01.2011
  • Covered features and community stories in a fast-paced newsroom.
  • Directed a team of writers and photographers to produce engaging daily entertainment and celebrity features.
  • Attended press conferences to gather information and report on key developments.
  • Developed story ideas based on current events, trends, or tips from viewers or readers.
  • Collaborated with editors to ensure timely publication of news articles.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Miami Dade College

Skills

  • Feature & Arts/Culture Reporting
  • Entertainment & Lifestyle Journalism
  • SEO Optimization & Digital Publishing
  • Source Development & Interviewing
  • Breaking News Coverage
  • Social Media Engagement
  • Editorial Collaboration
  • community engagement
  • digital storytelling
  • Event coverage
  • Supporting public relations

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Affiliations

Member, National Association of Hispanic Journalists

Timeline

Arts & Culture Reporter

Lehigh Valley Public Media
01.2023 - 01.2026

Features Reporter

USA Today Network
01.2018 - 01.2023

Digital Entertainment Reporter

New York Daily News
01.2015 - 01.2016

Digital Entertainment Reporter

South Florida Sun-Sentinel
01.2012 - 01.2015

Freelance Writer

Us Weekly
01.2010 - 01.2012

Reporter

Miami Herald
01.2005 - 01.2011

Associate of Arts -

Miami Dade College
Micaela Hood