Carla McKirdy

Buenos Aires, Argentina
Website: http://www.carlamckirdy.com
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Professional Experience

Bilingual journalist fluent in English & Spanish, with professional proficiency in French & Italian. Former development expert. Specialized in Latin American issues within the sphere of women's issues, gender equality, reproductive justice, climate change, agriculture, minority rights, aboriginal communities & multiculturalism. Covered the COP21 climate change talks in Paris, the Pope's trip to Cuba & Dilma Rousseff's impeachment attempt - among other prominent events in Latin America. Also contributes articles for travel & leisure publications as well as food & wine magazines.

Expertise

Researcher
3 Years
Writer
5 Years
Social Media
2 Years

Specialty

International
5 Years
Travel
3 Years
Women's Issues
4 Years

Industries


Newspaper - National
1 Year
Online/new media
5 Years
Nonprofit
3 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

5 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Vice (3-5), The Guardian (1-2)

Foreign Language Skills

Spanish, French, Italian

Equipment

DSLR camera, audio recorder.

Work Permits & Visas

US & EU citizenship.

Showcase

Writing Samples

My 2015-2016 portfolio.