Navani Otero

Current

• Writer, at MTV Tr3s at MTV Networks
• Freelance Journalist at Various Publications

Past

• Freelance Reporter at In Touch Weekly
• Assistant Online Editor at Si TV
• Content Coordinator at Track Entertainment

• Sales and Service Consultant at Getty Images

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Education

• Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus
• Pace University-Pleasantville/Briarcliff Campus

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Connections

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Industry

Online Media

Websites

• My Company
• Writing Sample
• Writing sample

Navani Otero’s Summary

Diligent, creative professional with past experience as a reporter/ content coordinator for various online publications and present position as a content coordinator of an entertainment Web site would be invaluable to any editorial staff.

Navani Otero’s Specialties:

• Proficient in all applications of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to design and develop web sites using Dreamweaver, Flash and HTML programming.
• Proficient in digital image scanning and image optimization using Adobe PhotoShop.
• Skilled in uploading online content using Movable Type.
• Skilled in Interviewing techniques and communication.
• Proficient in transcribing recorded conversations.
• Ability to solve problems and develop projects from concept to completion.

Navani Otero’s Experience

• Writer,

  MTV Tr3s at MTV Networks

  (Public Company; VIA; Entertainment industry)

  June 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)

  • Conceptualize and write original, creative content for the website as it relates to Latin pop culture/entertainment: Blogamole
  • Write promotional copy for the website reflecting its brand and voice in marketing materials, emails blasts and sweepstakes.
  • Accountable for fact-checking and copy-editing material that is published on the site.

• Freelance Journalist

  Various Publications

  (Entertainment industry)

  November 2006 — Present (3 years 1 month)

  Write entertainment and human-interest articles for In Touch Weekly, XXL, New York Post: Tempo, MiGente.com, Urban Latino, Latino University Magazine, Bridgez Magazine, www.sitv.com, Dorkmag.com, Boom Magazine and nochelatina.com.

• Freelance Reporter

  In Touch Weekly

  (Entertainment industry)

  November 2006 — June 2008 (1 year 8 months)

  • Work with sources to develop and cover celebrity news.
  • Interview A-list celebrities at red carpet events.
  • Fact check and copy edit news stories.
  • Build relationships with publicists and public relation firms.

• Assistant Online Editor

  Si TV

  (Entertainment industry)

  April 2007 — May 2008 (1 year 2 months)

  • Conceptualize and write original, creative content for the website as it relates to Latin pop culture/entertainment.
  • Create and implement editorial schedules for the content partners and see to it that all materials are received.
  • Able to handle multiple assignments on tight deadlines and responsibly manage information and projects with little supervision.
  • Write promotional copy for the website reflecting its brand and voice in marketing materials, emails blasts and sweepstakes.
  • Accountable for fact-checking and copy-editing material that is published on the site.

• Content Coordinator

  Track Entertainment

  (Online Media industry)

  2005 — 2006 (1 year )

  • Conceptualized and produced original content for both sites as it related to pop culture and nightlife.
  • Managed the assignment and collection of freelance submissions nationwide.
  • Assisted in all areas of daily maintenance including updating content using Movable Type.
  • Wrote, edited, and proofread hundreds of bar and party listings.
  • Was accountable for fact-checking and copy-editing material that is published on both sites.

• Sales and Service Consultant

  Getty Images

  (Public Company; Photography industry)

  2003 — 2005 (2 years )

  • Assisted the sales team in handling the overflow of incoming calls with the objective of providing customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Utilized computerized system for entering and tracking. May answer inquiries and resolve problems.
  • Prepared promotional and/or sales letters including writing content for marketing materials to be sent to clients.

Navani Otero’s Education

• Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus

  MA , Interactive Multimedia , 2000 — 2002

  graduated with a 3.5 average

• Pace University-Pleasantville/Briarcliff Campus

  Bachelor of Science , Art/ graphic design minor , 1996 — 2000

Additional Information

Navani Otero’s Websites:

• My Company
• Writing Sample
• Writing sample

Navani Otero’s Interests:

community theater, professional networking, international travel, reading memoirs, writing poetry, yoga, activism, volunteering, mentoring

Navani Otero’s Groups:

National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ)
Girls Write Now, Mentor

Navani Otero’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
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• new ventures
• job inquiries
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