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Hi, I’m
Micaela Hood
Bethlehem
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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
years of professional experience
Work History
Lehigh Valley Public MediaBethlehem
Arts & Culture Reporter
01.2023 - 02.2026
Job overview
- 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.
USA Today Network
Features Reporter
08.2017 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Covered arts, culture, lifestyle, and human-interest stories.
- Produced engaging narratives rooted in regional trends.
New York Daily News
Digital Entertainment Reporter
01.2015 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Wrote entertainment and pop culture content for digital audiences.
- Leveraged SEO strategies to increase readership.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Digital Entertainment Reporter
01.2012 - 01.2015
Job overview
- 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.
Us Weekly
Freelance Writer
01.2010 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Produced celebrity and entertainment feature content.
Miami Herald
Reporter
01.2005 - 01.2011
Job overview
- 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
Miami Dade College
Associate of Arts
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 - 02.2026
Features Reporter
USA Today Network
08.2017 - 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
Miami Dade College
Associate of Arts