RITA VALVERDE
Costa Rica.
Summary
Communication specialized in human rights with 6 years of experience in mass media and corporate communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Press and Communication Associate
Inter American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR)
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Providing support for digital strategic communication initiatives.
- Developing communication campaign (65 Anniversary of IACHR).
- Managing social media platforms.
- Drafting reports on social media engagement.
- Conducting data analysis and communication metrics using Google Analytics.
- Developing communication products such as press releases, newsletters, and promotional materials.
Corporate Communicator
Casa Árabe
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Supporting corporate communication strategy
- Doing public relations activities to enhance Casa Árabe's reputation and relationships with mass media.
- Developing and implementing communication strategies aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
- Planning and coordinating events to promote Casa Árabe's mission and engage target audiences.
- Backing in logistic and organization of events such as meetings, conferences, and workshops.
Multimedia Journalist
Sistema Nacional De Radio Y Televisión (SINART)
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Producing and editing audio-visual materials, including videos and reels for social media.
- Editing and writing articles, reports, and informative publications.
- Participated in press conferences hosted by the government, private sector, and society.
- Employing data analysis techniques to inform investigative reports.
- Conducting live interviews and hosting television programs.
Journalist
Semanario Universidad, Universidad de Costa Rica
10.2017 - 12.2019
- Supporting digital media strategy implementation.
- Managed website and blogs.
- Created multimedia content.
- Deep understanding of audience dynamics.
Education
Master in Governance And Human Rights -
Universidad Autónoma De Madrid UAM
Madrid, Spain05.2024
Degree in Mass Communication -
Universidad Federada San Judas Tadeo
San José, Costa Rica11.2019
Bachelor´s Degree in Journalism -
Universidad Federada San Judas Tadeo
San José, Costa Rica12.2017
Skills
- Creativity
- Teamwork
- Effective communication
- Problem resolution
- Adaptability
- Analytical capacity
- Innovation and critical thinking
- Adaptability
Awards
- Award from the Central American Press Contest BCIE 2022: Sustainability and Development in Central America in the radio and television category.
- Third place in the award for the best journalistic content on childhood and adolescence, published in national and regional media during the year 2021.
- Finalist of the Latin American Public Television Awards (TAL), 2022.
Publications
- The labyrinth of exploiting Nicaraguan labor in Costa Rica (The Voice of Guanacaste)
- Femicide: Lifelong Wounds (Sinart, Costa Rica)
- Who won and who lost during the pandemic in Costa Rica? (Sinart, Costa Rica)
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Press and Communication Associate
Inter American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR)
01.2024 - 04.2024
Corporate Communicator
Casa Árabe
10.2023 - 12.2023
Multimedia Journalist
Sistema Nacional De Radio Y Televisión (SINART)
06.2020 - 10.2022
Journalist
Semanario Universidad, Universidad de Costa Rica
10.2017 - 12.2019
Master in Governance And Human Rights -
Universidad Autónoma De Madrid UAM
Degree in Mass Communication -
Universidad Federada San Judas Tadeo
Bachelor´s Degree in Journalism -
Universidad Federada San Judas Tadeo
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