S T E P H A N I E C A S T R O

W O R K E X P E R I E N C E 1803 Union St, APT 3A

Brooklyn, NY 11213
DIGITAL MEDIA COORDINATOR 516.717.7260
JUST ASSOCIATES (JASS) І 2019 - PRESENT
stephanieguillermina@gmail.com
• Collaborate with JASS cross-regional and regional communications staff to develop and
implement a digital media strategy that increases the quality and flow of traffic to JASS https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-castro-
social media platforms and website. 87927582
• Create visual and compelling content from JASS’ work for Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
including connecting and drawing from US and global news, moments and analysis; ensure https://stephanieguillerminacastro.weebly.com
consistent and coherent JASS messaging and content across platforms.
• Support the development of the new JASS website, and once completed, help keep it
E D U CAT ION
current including writing, editing, and publishing content.
• Support the development and dissemination of JASS newsletters, promotional collateral, e-
bulletins, and other online outreach strategies; research new possibilities for outreach and BS, BROADCAST JOURNALISM
collaboration with other organizations.
City University of New York, Brooklyn College (2014)
• Provide input and support in the strategic planning & fundraising process.
• Provide translation services.

DIGITAL MEDIA ASSOCIATE K E Y SK IL L S

NATIONAL LATINA INSTITUTE FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH І 2015 - 2019

Accomplishments: Strategic Communications Acute Detail Orientation

Strong Organizational Skills Graphic Production
• Designed Lotería Game. Lotería is a Mexican bingo game and I created a Time/ Project Management Video/ Audio Editing
Reproductive Justice version for the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Relationship Building Production Writing /Editing
Health (NLIRH). All 52 images were sketched with pencil, outlined with ink, Social Networking/Listening Event Planning
painted with watercolors, scanned, digitally enhanced through Photoshop, Digital Event Planning Fundraising
formatted and printed. This version of the game is used to spark conversations on Birth/Postpartum/Abortion Doula Original Thinking
reproductive justice through a culturally familiar pastime. Comedic Writing/Performance Problem Solving
Community Organizing Team Player
• I ran the Latinx & The ACA (Affordable Care Act) digital campaign for NLIRH. I
Creative Content Creation Multicultural Awareness
was able to share various forms of lifesaving information to our community Multi-Medium Artist Strong Community Focus
through various mediums like a bilingual Facebook Live with Planned Parenthood Intersectional Awareness Fast Learner
and The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Research Flexible/Adaptable
• Since my start in 2015, I’ve increased the organizations Twitter Followers by 68% Multitasking abilities Problem Solver
and Facebook Followers by 129%.
• In 2018, I proposed the Poderosas To The Front project. A monthly YouTube
series where people within the social justice movement are invited to have a Comedic Writing
L AN GUAGE S
Cafecito like conversation via YouTube Live on different subjects like navigating
the healthcare system while undocumented. SPANISH: Fluent
General Tasks:
• Design bilingual graphics, memes, gifs, buttons, signs, flyers, and other visual
collateral.
T E CH N ICAL SK IL L S
• Create day-to-day content and manage 12 respective social media communities
on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Medium. MS Office MindShift
• Develop and maintain a variety of digital coalition group relationships. Adobe Suite Social Media Platforms
• Manage and update content on website. Final Cut Pro Hootsuite
• Coordinate storage, production, editing, and use of video content and photos. iMovie Meltwater
Medium TweetDeck
• Provide bilingual digital communications guidance and trainings to staff and
Research Social Media Analytics Tools
activists. Webex Photography/Videography/Radio
• Monitor, evaluate, and present analytics reports on online engagement. Google Hangouts Website Management
• Write and develop social media plans, content guides, action alerts, and other
materials.
• Provide comprehensive support for Public Affairs team, includes drafting and
editing press releases, reports, and other materials.
• Maintain issue expertise on Latinx health, abortion access and affordability,
immigrant health and rights, and LGBTQ Latinxs.
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DIGITAL CAMPAIGNS COORDINATOR

#KEEPALEFREE MOVEMENT І 2018 - PRESENT
• Organize various digital media communications campaigns based on the different stages of Alejandra Pablo’s
immigration case.
• Create social media guides and graphics for various platforms and on various occasions based on the status of her
case. For example, early 2018 Alejandra was detained for 42 days. As a response, I created 42 day count graphics
to mark the days of her detainment and urge people to sign the petition for her release. These graphics were shared
widely all across the country.
• Use experience and connections within reproductive justice/social justice movements to circulate
materials and gain support via donation, amplification, and or attendance at Alejandra’s hearings.
• Assist in speech writing / speaking engagements and ensuring Alejandra doesn’t speak in a way or
disclose any information that would negatively impact her asylum case.
• Edit all of Alejandra’s social media pages to ensure no content exists online that could be used against
her in court.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INFORMATION MULTIMEDIA INTERN UNITED

NATIONS, NEW YORK, NY І 2014-2015

• Remained current and updated with international news. Especially stories related to the United Nations.
• Researched and pitched incoming news stories related to UN affairs.
• Recorded, edited, and produced UN Radio news reports, features, and packages.
• Researched and conducted scheduled and live phone, Skype, and in person interviews with celebrities, credible sources, UN
guests, and agency officials for news features in English and Spanish.
• Filmed, edited, and created multimedia video packages for international news outlets through UNIFEED.
• Wrote cues, scripts for short/long format video, news reports to accompany video packages, and full news stories.
• Transcribed audio.
• Published and shared UN Radio News show on UN social media channels and website.
• Measured and reported digital analytics.

C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T

FUNDRAISING EVENT ORGANIZER

#KEEPALEFREE І 2018 - PRESENT
• Organize multiple fundraising events for human rights activist Alejandra Pablos.
• Establish a budget, collect funds for production, investigate and contractvenues, artists, performers, vendors, donations,
entertainment, & volunteers.
• Create a communications plan to call on donations and promote the event. This includes graphics in various social media platform
sizes, and a bilingual social media guide with sample content for various platforms, including email.
• Use experience and connections within the reproductive justice/social justice movements to circulate materials and gain support via
donation, amplification, and or attendance at an events.
• Manage team of 8+ volunteer organizers and their tasks in order to ensure everything is flowing according to plan. Also manage
vendors and entertainers by ensuring they knew when and where to arrive and provided them with whatever tools they need to
complete their craft. Also provided food and water because that is important!
FULL SPECTRUM DOULA
ANCIENT SONG DOULA SERVICES І 2018 - PRESENT
• Provide support, education, and advocacy for parent(s) to be before, during, and after birth.
• Coordinate multiple appointments with clients prior to birth to establish birth plan and provide additional education on what to expect
and how I can be of service as their doula.
• Advocate for my client during labor, birth, & postpartum to ensure that they do not get taken advantage of or die and that the doctor
respects their birth plan.
• Provide radical acts of compassionate and vulnerable care.
• Ancient Song Doula Services in Brooklyn provides little to no cost doula services to at risk people of color with low incomes in NYC.
MIJENTE
MEMBER І 2018 - PRESENT

• Mijente is a pro-Latinx, pro-Black, pro-woman, pro-queer, pro-pueblo, pro-worker political home. As a member, I participate in
ongoing campaigns within the movement and or lead them. I provide support with my communications, digital media and graphic
design skill set. I have been heavily involved in the #KeepAleFree Movement.