Resume
Experience
June 2023- September
2023
Yale School of Medicine | Office of Communications
Science writing intern
I wrote medical stories on topics such as peripheral arterial disease, the first mobile retail pharmacy of its kind to treat infectious diseases, and a new drug that treats multi drug-resistant HIV. I also wrote research-based stories on epigenetics and opioid use disorder, for example. I interviewed multiple researchers and physicians in English and Spanish. I optimized my stories using technology and worked with teams associated with the medical school.
February 2023- May 2023
El Nuevo Día | Puerto Rico Hoy
Science journalism intern
Featured in the weekly Sunday sections Ciencia and Ambiente Hoy, I profiled scientists and wrote science stories on topics ranging from botany to archeogenetics. I also wrote health stories for the Puerto Rico Hoy section. As a reporter, I did several field trips as well as covered academia and reported on press conferences, and public hearings.
May 2022- August 2022
Science Magazine | Diverse Voices in Science Journalism Internship
Newsroom intern
For approximately 11 weeks, I wrote stories about science for the magazine. I collaborated with videos for the social media team and I participated in the podcast. I learned about biomedical research and policy coverage, and I attended various science writing events around Washington, D.C.
August 2021- May 2022
STV Noticias
Journalist
Produced audiovisual stories for the weekly newscast edition. I did health, environment, science, sports, justice, politics and social issues stories. Created weekly social media posts about health, environment, sports, politics, and social issues.
Education and professional associations
May 2023
Universidad del Sagrado Corazón | Bachelor's degree in Journalism with Biomedical Sciences
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Completed a bachelor's degree in arts in communication in Journalism with a minor concentration in Biomedical Sciences. I also completed pre-medicine courses.
February 2023- Present
National Association for Science Writers (NASW) | Member
Berkeley, CA
Participated in professional events and fairs like the annual Virtual Internship Fair 2023. Connect with other science journalists and make use of the journalism tools and resources offered by the association.
May 2022- Present
DC Science Writers Association (DCSWA) | Member
Washington, D.C.
Participate in in-person and virtual workshops and conferences about science communication in different mediums. Connect with science writers and journalists in association events.
October 2019-
May 2023
National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ);
Sagrado Chapter | Member
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Moderated environmental journalism panels. Participated in workshops, conferences and boot camps as part of my training. Learned about health and environmental journalism as well as investigative journalism and mental health care for journalists.
Interpersonal, professional and technology skills
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For more information, email me at vivianafloresrivera @ yahoo.com for my full resume