Experience

Agency Byrnes Communications LLC

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & Director

  • Jun 2013 - Present

  Miami, Florida, United States -Agency Byrnes is a boutique consultancy offering communications, public relations, media training, and government affairs strategy services to clients worldwide, with a particular focus on the U.S. and Latin America -Agency Byrnes specializes in identifying the story lines and characters that make each brand unique, and then shaping a narrative that will pique the interest of the targeted audience, whether it is journalists, investors, partners, consumers or constituents. By setting… Show more -Agency Byrnes is a boutique consultancy offering communications, public relations, media training, and government affairs strategy services to clients worldwide, with a particular focus on the U.S. and Latin America -Agency Byrnes specializes in identifying the story lines and characters that make each brand unique, and then shaping a narrative that will pique the interest of the targeted audience, whether it is journalists, investors, partners, consumers or constituents. By setting realistic goals, Agency Byrnes produces tangible results and ROI, facilitating valuable earned media exposure and thought leadership opportunities that establish brand credibility and help clients achieve their communications objectives -Current and past clients of Agency Byrnes include Fortune 500 businesses, venture capital-backed tech startups, multinational corporations, elected government officials, U.S. Congressional candidates, a #1 ranked iOS app, GRAMMY-nominated musicians, world-renowned artists and authors, non-profits and others -Media outreach efforts have resulted in coverage for clients in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, AP, Reuters, CNBC, NBC News, CBS News, CNN, CNN en Español, TechCrunch, Business Insider, Recode, TODAY.com, USA TODAY, NPR, Forbes, Food & Wine, The Guardian, TIME Magazine, Politico, Fast Company, Consumer Reports, Relix, Slate, NewsNation, Univision, Telemundo, Clarin, La Nacion, Perfil, Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, Houston Chronicle, Dallas Morning News, Chicago Tribune, Miami Herald, Washington Post, New York Times, local ABC, CBS, NBC & FOX television affiliates, B2B trade outlets, and others Show less



University of Miami

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Coral Gables, Florida, United States -Developing curriculum and teaching writing courses in the Department of Strategic Communication and Department of Journalism & Media Management at the University of Miami School of Communication



City of Miami

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Advisor

  • Jan 2021 - Mar 2023

  Miami, Florida, United States -Provided communications and media strategy consulting to the City of Miami District 2 Commissioner's office



CGTN America

• United States
• Media Production
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Correspondent/Producer

  • Feb 2012 - Jan 2013

  Buenos Aires, Argentina -Responsible for news coverage of the Southern Cone region of South America for CGTN America, the English-language television news network operated by China Central Television, the world's largest broadcaster -Determined daily editorial direction with editors in Washington and Beijing -Produced packaged and live on-air reports for nightly newscast "Biz Asia America" and long-form documentary pieces for weekly TV magazine show "Americas Now" -Reporting highlights include… Show more -Responsible for news coverage of the Southern Cone region of South America for CGTN America, the English-language television news network operated by China Central Television, the world's largest broadcaster -Determined daily editorial direction with editors in Washington and Beijing -Produced packaged and live on-air reports for nightly newscast "Biz Asia America" and long-form documentary pieces for weekly TV magazine show "Americas Now" -Reporting highlights include examining Latin America's nascent tech startup sector, conducting exclusive interviews with director Pablo Larrain and actor Gael Garcia Bernal of the Oscar-nominated Chilean film "No," and profiling the young entrepreneurs behind a growing multimedia enterprise based in the shantytowns of Buenos Aires https://america.cgtn.com/ Show less



CNN

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Correspondent/Producer

  • Mar 2007 - Feb 2012

  Buenos Aires, Argentina -Significantly increased CNN's coverage of South America by providing live, breaking news, packaged and online reports from throughout the continent -Produced English and Spanish-language content for CNN International, CNN U.S., CNN en Español, CNN Newsource and CNN.com; actively used social media to promote reporting and facilitate online engagement -Served as both on-air correspondent and field producer on all CNN assignments. Conducted live on-camera reports while… Show more -Significantly increased CNN's coverage of South America by providing live, breaking news, packaged and online reports from throughout the continent -Produced English and Spanish-language content for CNN International, CNN U.S., CNN en Español, CNN Newsource and CNN.com; actively used social media to promote reporting and facilitate online engagement -Served as both on-air correspondent and field producer on all CNN assignments. Conducted live on-camera reports while simultaneously managing production crews and logistics under tight deadlines and often-dangerous conditions -Experienced in strategic coverage of violent street protests and natural disasters, including earthquakes, volcanoes, droughts & floods -Drove ratings success as first CNN correspondent to arrive in Chile following a massive 8.8 earthquake in February 2010; provided solo around-the-clock live coverage for the network for 72 consecutive hours -Reporting highlights included examining Argentina's endless economic volatility, Bolivia's burgeoning lithium industry, mass transit solutions in Brazil, and World Cup euphoria in Uruguay -Member of CNN Worldwide team awarded the 2012 Society of Professional Journalists’ Public Service Television Award for the “CNN Freedom Project” to end modern-day slavery -Field producer for four-part documentary series "Because I'm a Girl," winner of a 2012 Gracie Award from the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Show less



Tierra Productions

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services

• Co-Founder & Executive Producer

  • 2005 - 2011

  Buenos Aires, Argentina -Responsible for operations of full-service television production company providing editorial consulting, script writing, location scouting, talent casting, and camera/light/sound/transportation support to international television & film productions in Latin America -Clients included: PBS, CBC News, BBC News, FOX News, Turner Broadcasting, Reason Pictures, Eyeworks-Cuatro Cabezas, El Garage TV, Martin Films, and others -Served as on-air voice talent for feature films, corporate… Show more -Responsible for operations of full-service television production company providing editorial consulting, script writing, location scouting, talent casting, and camera/light/sound/transportation support to international television & film productions in Latin America -Clients included: PBS, CBC News, BBC News, FOX News, Turner Broadcasting, Reason Pictures, Eyeworks-Cuatro Cabezas, El Garage TV, Martin Films, and others -Served as on-air voice talent for feature films, corporate videos & television/radio commercials -Served as Producer and Host of pilot episode of "Adventures in the Other America," a half-hour travel program Show less



Penguin Random House

• United States
• Book Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Author - "Fodor's Travel Guides"

  • Mar 2001 - Apr 2010

  Argentina -Co-author of five editions of "Fodor's Argentina." Traveled thousands of miles through rugged southern Patagonia and northern desert regions of Argentina to provide in-depth analysis and insights on tourist destinations for top-selling English-language travel title -Co-author of two editions of "Fodor's Buenos Aires" city guide. Critiqued more than 90 restaurants and 60 hotels in the Argentine capital



Newsweek

• Internet News
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Contributing Correspondent

  • Aug 2005 - Jan 2010

  Buenos Aires, Argentina -Authored 30+ articles for famed news magazine on Latin American politics, immigration trends, inflation woes, pan-regional television productions, luxury hotels, Malbec wine, and more -Interviewed Oscar-winning director Juan Jose Campanella, Argentine actor Ricardo Darin, Juan Pablo Escobar (aka Sebastian Marroquin), Buenos Aires Mayor (and future President of Argentina) Mauricio Macri, among others



NPR

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Contributing Correspondent

  • Dec 2002 - Dec 2009

  Buenos Aires, Argentina -Reported an array of stories for award-winning radio programs "Morning Edition," "All Things Considered," "Day to Day," and NPR's Hourly Newscasts -Highlights include reports on developments in Argentina's 'Dirty War' trials, investigations into anti-Semitic terrorist bombings, Grammy-nominated bilingual musician Kevin Johansen, the "Lemon-Gate" scandal, Book Store Night in Buenos Aires and more



The Washington Post

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Correspondent

  • Dec 2001 - Apr 2009

  Buenos Aires, Argentina -Reported and wrote bylined articles for the World, Business, Sports & Travel sections of The Washington Post -Collaborated with various Post correspondents on reporting, research and writing of dozens of articles from datelines throughout South America



International Media Outlets

• Freelance Contributor

  • 2001 - 2009

  Buenos Aires, Argentina -Bylined articles published in: The Times of London, Baltimore Sun, Miami Herald, Associated Press, Christian Science Monitor, Buenos Aires Herald, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, GlobalPost, ArtInfo, Executive Travel, ForbesLife and elsewhere -Broadcast reports aired on: "Marketplace" (APM), "The World" (PRI/BBC), ABC (Australia), CBC News (Canada), CTV News (Canada), Radio France Internationale, Voice of America, and elsewhere -Conducted interviews with newsmakers including David… Show more -Bylined articles published in: The Times of London, Baltimore Sun, Miami Herald, Associated Press, Christian Science Monitor, Buenos Aires Herald, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, GlobalPost, ArtInfo, Executive Travel, ForbesLife and elsewhere -Broadcast reports aired on: "Marketplace" (APM), "The World" (PRI/BBC), ABC (Australia), CBC News (Canada), CTV News (Canada), Radio France Internationale, Voice of America, and elsewhere -Conducted interviews with newsmakers including David Byrne, Tom Wolfe, Emily Watson, Bryan Ferry, Medeski Martin & Wood, Eduardo Costantini, Rudy Giuliani, Adolfo Cambiaso, Jon Secada, Araceli Gonzalez, Ozomatli, Bela Fleck, Dominic Monaghan, Jane Goodall and others -Interviewed and quoted about Latin American affairs by international media outlets including CNN en Español, Peter Greenberg Travel, ABC News, Clarin, La Nacion, Sporting News, National Geographic Traveler and others Show less



The Hollywood Reporter

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Contributing Correspondent

  • Sep 2006 - Aug 2008

  Buenos Aires, Argentina -Reported on Latin American entertainment industry, breaking stories on movie, television, music, and advertising deals -Interviewed Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem, French screen legend Catherine Deneuve, reality TV mogul Mark Burnett, among others



Translator

• "Mixology in Argentina"

  • 2008 - 2008

  Buenos Aires, Argentina -Completed the interpretation and Spanish-to-English translation of Rodolfo Reich's book "Mixology in Argentina" about Argentina's storied cocktail culture -Work was recognized with a nomination in the "Best Translation" category at the 2008 Gourmand World Cook Book Awards in Paris



American Venture Television (AVTV)

• Anchor

  • 2006 - 2008

  -Host of the world's first online news show covering venture capital investment deals in the tech sector -AVTV was viewed by VCs, founders, and tech entrepreneurs around the world for providing insight and analysis on market trends



CBS Radio

• United States
• Entertainment
• 700 & Above Employee

• Contributing Correspondent

  • 2003 - 2008

  Buenos Aires, Argentina -Filed radio reports from locations throughout Latin America for hourly CBS Radio newscasts airing on 500+ affiliate stations across the U.S. -Covered two visits of U.S. president George W. Bush to Latin America for CBS News as credentialed member of White House Press Corps; provided on-the-ground reports from violent, anti-U.S. protests at 2004 APEC Summit in Santiago, Chile and 2005 Summit of the Americas in Mar del Plata, Argentina



WCAX-TV

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Reporter/Producer

  • Dec 1998 - Dec 2000

  Burlington, Vermont -Reported live and packaged daily news stories, and produced three-hour morning news show for award-winning CBS News affiliate -Pioneered coverage of the Arts, becoming the station's first "beat" reporter covering Vermont's eclectic cultural scene. Interviewed and profiled dozens of local and national artists, including Sheryl Crow, Bob Weir (Grateful Dead), Ben Harper, Ray Manzarek (The Doors), Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplane), Bela Fleck, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Mike Gordon (Phish)… Show more -Reported live and packaged daily news stories, and produced three-hour morning news show for award-winning CBS News affiliate -Pioneered coverage of the Arts, becoming the station's first "beat" reporter covering Vermont's eclectic cultural scene. Interviewed and profiled dozens of local and national artists, including Sheryl Crow, Bob Weir (Grateful Dead), Ben Harper, Ray Manzarek (The Doors), Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplane), Bela Fleck, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Mike Gordon (Phish), and Lily Tomlin -Created, produced and hosted the "Morning Music Showcase" -- a weekly, live in-studio concert series featuring up-and-coming and established musicians from Vermont, New England and beyond Show less



CBS News

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• National Desk

  • Sep 1998 - Dec 1998

  New York, NY -Assisted CBS News correspondents and producers in reporting for the "CBS Evening News with Dan Rather," "48 Hours" and "60 Minutes" during 4-month internship at CBS News HQ in New York



The Vermont Cynic

• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editor & Reporter

  • Sep 1994 - May 1998

  Burlington, Vermont, United States -Held various roles at the University of Vermont student newspaper (est. 1883), including Executive Editor, Arts Editor and Reporter -Interviewed and profiled dozens of musicians, including Duran Duran, Dave Matthews Band, Jewel, 311, Guster, The Tragically Hip, God Street Wine -Conducted multi-month investigation into how thousands of confidential student documents were discarded and then discovered at a Burlington garbage dump. Wrote cover story and multiple follow-up articles… Show more -Held various roles at the University of Vermont student newspaper (est. 1883), including Executive Editor, Arts Editor and Reporter -Interviewed and profiled dozens of musicians, including Duran Duran, Dave Matthews Band, Jewel, 311, Guster, The Tragically Hip, God Street Wine -Conducted multi-month investigation into how thousands of confidential student documents were discarded and then discovered at a Burlington garbage dump. Wrote cover story and multiple follow-up articles about the topic, which led to administration disciplinary action and changes in university policy. Story was picked up by local and regional media outlets, including the Associated Press Show less



The Baltimore Sun

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Features Department

  • May 1996 - Aug 1996

  Baltimore, Maryland -Authored more than a dozen articles for News, Features and Travel sections during 4-month internship -Assignments included interviewing famed South African anti-Apartheid activist Johnny Clegg; profiling jam band Widespread Panic, and covering the Lollapalooza '96 tour stop in Charles Town, WV -Filed dispatches from the scene of the deadly Centennial Park bombing during the Olympic Games in Atlanta