Top Talent like Laura Lorena are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Laura Lorena Barbosa

Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Experienced Broadcast Journalist and Content Producer
With a robust background in broadcast journalism, I have carved a niche in the media industry through diverse roles at leading networks. A Penn State University alum with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and International Studies, I have honed my skills across various platforms. At NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, I launched and produced the highly successful En Casa Con Telemundo, showcasing my expertise in content creation and trend analysis. My tenure at NBC News saw me coordinating live coverage during critical events like Hurricane Dorian. At MSNBC, I produced impactful segments on immigration and international issues. My early career at CNN involved producing segments and creating social media content. As an anchor for the Emmy Award-winning Centre County Report, I developed a keen eye for local and breaking news. My career reflects a commitment to delivering compelling stories and engaging content across multiple media channels.

Work History

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Content Producer/ Reporter

NBCUniversal Telemundo EnterprisesSuccessfully launched and currently produce the most viewed lifestyle daytime show on Spanish television, En Casa Con Telemundo, during the 2020 COVID pandemic with a fully remote team, now extended to a 2 hour broadcast. Managed all aspects of production, including sourcing interview subjects, organizing production, location scouting, directing camera operators, conducting interviews, coordinating post-production editing, curating music, managing budgets, and writing scripts in Spanish. Developed a network of publicists, entertainers, artists, and celebrities to enhance the show's content. Utilized trend analysis and data analysis to create programming that reflects current cultural and musical trends, and developed and executed original content campaigns for cross-promotional events (World Cup, Super Bowl) and cultural awareness months (Pride, Women's Month). Developed a distinctive director's style in the original content produced.
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Field Producer/ Associate Producer

NBC NewsMar 2018 - Nov 2020 • 2 yrs 9 mosCoordinate with correspondent, camera and audio to gather elements on the field and execute live shots for Today Show, Nightly News and MSNBC. Shoot interviews and elements with DJ equipment (Canon XF105). Thoroughly interview individuals for story elements. Pitch original stories that air on national news, e.g. Toxic Town. Produced under pressure during high risk situations e.g. national protests, experience with operating through high crowds and handling. Successfully produced LIVE coverage of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas, making NBC the only US News channel on air in Bahamas. Contribute to NBCNews.com articles. Use second language skills to translate interviews, contact governments and authorities in Caribbean and South American countries.
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Anchor Producer/Field Reporter and Journalist for NBC Latino

MSNBCMar 2017 - Feb 2018 • 1 yrShoot 'Man on the Street' segments in NYC, shooting with handheld and interviewing. Write and produce segments for broadcast on topics such as immigration and Yemen. Shoot and edit social videos for NBC Latino with views raging to 5.7 K. Support senior and executive producers in the production of live news. Attend daily pitch meetings to brainstorm for future segments. Search online archives for elements (vo,sots & graphics) that are relevant to the current news that help illustrate stories. Research segment and topics for anchor and print out relevant information. Use systems like MediaCentral, Myra, iNews. Transcribe & log interviews from other newscasts or interviews for senior producers.
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Graduate Program - Special Projects

CNNSep 2016 - Dec 2016 • 4 mosProduce segment for sponsored series for example: Start Small Think Big: Dream Beard. Write stories for CNN.com under the Impact Your World umbrella. Produce TV segment clips and promotions for CNN Acquisitions. Assist field productions in local shoots with second camera. Create social media content for Impact Your World Facebook Page. Use systems like MediaSource, Myra, iNews. Transcribe interviews and organize Obituary media files.
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Anchor and Reporter

Centre County ReportJan 2016 - May 2016 • 5 mosAnchor for an Emmy Award-winning live newscast broadcasted to 29 counties through WPSU. Pitch and develop local and breaking news in Centre County. Shoot and edit footage used in show with Adobe Premiere. Use the AP ENPS systems for scripts.

Education

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Penn State University

Broadcast Journalism and International Studies, Broadcast Journalism2012 - 2016
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Allentown Central Catholic High School

High School Diploma2008 - 2012

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Experienced Broadcast Journalist and Content Producer
With a robust background in broadcast journalism, I have carved a niche in the media industry through diverse roles at leading networks. A Penn State University alum with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and International Studies, I have honed my skills across various platforms. At NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, I launched and produced the highly successful En Casa Con Telemundo, showcasing my expertise in content creation and trend analysis. My tenure at NBC News saw me coordinating live coverage during critical events like Hurricane Dorian. At MSNBC, I produced impactful segments on immigration and international issues. My early career at CNN involved producing segments and creating social media content. As an anchor for the Emmy Award-winning Centre County Report, I developed a keen eye for local and breaking news. My career reflects a commitment to delivering compelling stories and engaging content across multiple media channels.

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Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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Top Talent like Laura Lorena are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Laura Lorena Barbosa

Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

N

Content Producer/ Reporter

NBCUniversal Telemundo EnterprisesSuccessfully launched and currently produce the most viewed lifestyle daytime show on Spanish television, En Casa Con Telemundo, during the 2020 COVID pandemic with a fully remote team, now extended to a 2 hour broadcast. Managed all aspects of production, including sourcing interview subjects, organizing production, location scouting, directing camera operators, conducting interviews, coordinating post-production editing, curating music, managing budgets, and writing scripts in Spanish. Developed a network of publicists, entertainers, artists, and celebrities to enhance the show's content. Utilized trend analysis and data analysis to create programming that reflects current cultural and musical trends, and developed and executed original content campaigns for cross-promotional events (World Cup, Super Bowl) and cultural awareness months (Pride, Women's Month). Developed a distinctive director's style in the original content produced.
N

Field Producer/ Associate Producer

NBC NewsMar 2018 - Nov 2020 • 2 yrs 9 mosCoordinate with correspondent, camera and audio to gather elements on the field and execute live shots for Today Show, Nightly News and MSNBC. Shoot interviews and elements with DJ equipment (Canon XF105). Thoroughly interview individuals for story elements. Pitch original stories that air on national news, e.g. Toxic Town. Produced under pressure during high risk situations e.g. national protests, experience with operating through high crowds and handling. Successfully produced LIVE coverage of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas, making NBC the only US News channel on air in Bahamas. Contribute to NBCNews.com articles. Use second language skills to translate interviews, contact governments and authorities in Caribbean and South American countries.
M

Anchor Producer/Field Reporter and Journalist for NBC Latino

MSNBCMar 2017 - Feb 2018 • 1 yrShoot 'Man on the Street' segments in NYC, shooting with handheld and interviewing. Write and produce segments for broadcast on topics such as immigration and Yemen. Shoot and edit social videos for NBC Latino with views raging to 5.7 K. Support senior and executive producers in the production of live news. Attend daily pitch meetings to brainstorm for future segments. Search online archives for elements (vo,sots & graphics) that are relevant to the current news that help illustrate stories. Research segment and topics for anchor and print out relevant information. Use systems like MediaCentral, Myra, iNews. Transcribe & log interviews from other newscasts or interviews for senior producers.
C

Graduate Program - Special Projects

CNNSep 2016 - Dec 2016 • 4 mosProduce segment for sponsored series for example: Start Small Think Big: Dream Beard. Write stories for CNN.com under the Impact Your World umbrella. Produce TV segment clips and promotions for CNN Acquisitions. Assist field productions in local shoots with second camera. Create social media content for Impact Your World Facebook Page. Use systems like MediaSource, Myra, iNews. Transcribe interviews and organize Obituary media files.
C

Anchor and Reporter

Centre County ReportJan 2016 - May 2016 • 5 mosAnchor for an Emmy Award-winning live newscast broadcasted to 29 counties through WPSU. Pitch and develop local and breaking news in Centre County. Shoot and edit footage used in show with Adobe Premiere. Use the AP ENPS systems for scripts.

Education

P

Penn State University

Broadcast Journalism and International Studies, Broadcast Journalism2012 - 2016
A

Allentown Central Catholic High School

High School Diploma2008 - 2012

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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