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BERNADETTE HERNANDEZ CARREON

BERNADETTE HERNANDEZ CARREON

Salisbury,Wiltshire

Summary

I am a dynamic and versatile Journalist bringing 22 years experience. Monitors news and public opinions to produce pieces quickly on a range of issues. Hardworking, reliable, and entrepreneurial professional.


Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Palau Lead Trainer

Freelance
Koror
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Fact-Checking and Journalism Fundamentals for Pacific Island Reporters
  • Delivered media training to Palau journalists on election reporting, economics reporting, information integrity, natural disaster
  • Assigned training exercises and skill assessments to local reporters in Palau
  • Mentored young local reporters to complete story grants.
  • Defined and documented learning outcomes to monitor program success.
  • Assigned training exercises and skill assessments to local reporters in Palau,
  • Conducted group seminars and workshops funded by different overseas media development organizations such as the Australian Broadcasting \Corporation PACMAS and Australian Aid.
  • Prepared training materials and supplemental aids for workshops,

Reporter

Freelance
Koror
02.2010 - 01.2022
  • Stringer for Kyodo News
  • Pacific Correspondent for Australian Broadcasting Corporation both radio and online print platform
  • Pacific Correspondent for Guardian Australia
  • Stringer for Agence France Presse
  • A local reporter for Palau Horizon
  • Palau Correspondent for Marianas Business Journal.
  • Palau Correspondent for Radio New Zealand.
  • Pacific Contributing Editor for Seafood Source
  • Local fixer for various new agencies such as Al Jazeera, Guardian and, ABC.
  • Correspondent for Island Business
  • Covered the Commission on Elections, Philippine
  • Ports Authority,Manila City Hall,Manila Regional Trial Courts,National Bureau of Investigation and Western Police District
  • PACMAS Train the Trainers, August 2019, Sydney Australia
  • The 2019 UN Climate Action Summit Pacific fellow the United Nations in New York City, September 2019
  • FFA Media Fellow, 14th Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission Meeting, Papua New Guinea, December 2019
  • Pacific Participant for Labor Mobility Masterclass Training by Pacific Media Assistance Scheme, Solomon Islands, October 2018
  • International Press Group Fellow on Gender Equality, Taiwan, September 2018
  • FFA Media Fellow, 15th Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission Meeting, December 2018
  • FFA Media Fellow, 14th Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission Meeting, Manila, Philippines, Pacific Islands Fprum Meeting, Samoa, September 2017
  • FFA Media Fellow 13th Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission Meeting, Nadi
  • Informed the public on news stories relating to geopolitics, climate change, fisheries, and local political issues through multiple media and social media channels.
  • Routinely broke news stories ahead of the competition.
  • Translated complex ideas into compelling news stories and fact-rich narrations.

Investigative Reporter

Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
Koror
01.2022 - Current
  • Completed and published complex investigative stories.
  • Increased accuracy and quality articles and investigations by strengthening contact base in line with assigned reporting patch.
  • Produced stories for traditional and digital platforms, maximizing visibility.
  • Pursued and independently developed stories covering broad range of topics.
  • Tracked down original stories and found fresh angles on follow-up articles.
  • Evaluated and followed up on news leads and tips, developing key story ideas.
  • Produced well-written and accurate stories to deadlines.
  • Sought out primary sources and conducted original interviews.
  • Built and maintained network of contacts to source and verify stories.
  • Researched, pitched and wrote stories of national relevance for International readership.

Editor/Senior Reporter

Palau Horizon Weekly Newspaper
Koror
01.2001 - 11.2010
  • Writing news, sports, and feature stories, copy editing, newspaper layout, news gathering, news management as well and taking photos for the newspaper
  • Covered Palau Senate, health, education, and environment issues and the President's office
  • I also wrote a column every three weeks on political issues in Palau.
  • Handled the production of newspapers from start to finish.
  • Lead a team of reporters in the newsroom to produce weekly outputs,

Reporter

Malaya Newspaper
Manila
01.1998 - 12.2000
  • Beat assignments included the Senate of the Philippines
  • Commission on Elections, immigration, and Deportation and the Church.
  • Covered the Former Philippine Joseph Estrada's impeachment trial at the Senate.

Reporter

Today Newspaper
Manila
12.1993 - 01.1998
  • Covered breaking news and special interest events.
  • Sought out primary sources and conducted original interviews.

Pacific Media Watchdog Coordinator

Pacific Freedom Forum
Koror
12.2016 - Current
  • Planned, developed, and implemented strategies to strengthen media freedom in the Pacific,
  • Connected with international partners to achieve organization goals.
  • Applied for funding grants to help support organizations.
  • Composed statements for the organization.
  • Promoted organization as public representative.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
06.1989 - 04.1994

Secondary School -

Saint.Paul College of Pasig, Manila , Phiilippines
06.1986 - 04.1989

Skills

  • Accepts criticism and work well under pressure
  • Source interviews
  • In-depth analysis
  • Local audience engagement strategies
  • Multimedia journalism
  • Industry networking
  • Profile interviews
  • Deep-dive research
  • Fact-checking
  • Story development
  • Media ethics
  • Media operations understanding
  • Subject interviewing
  • Media operations knowledge
  • Investigative journalism speciality
  • Interviewing strength
  • Investigation expertise
  • Interviewing skill
  • Story development skill
  • Lead qualification

Additional Information

  • LINK TO SOME SAMPLE WORKS

Solomon Islands Newspaper Promised to “Promote China” in Return for Funding

https://www.occrp.org/en/daily/17884-solomon-islands-newspaper-promised-to- promote-china-in-return-for-funding

Failed Palau Media deal Reveals Inner workings of China’s Pacific Influence Effort

https://www.occrp.org/en/investigations/failed-palau-media-deal-reveals-inner- workings-of-chinas-pacific-influence-effort

Pacific Gambit: Inside the Chinese Communist Party and Triad Push Into Palau

https://www.occrp.org/en/investigations/pacific-gambit-inside-the-chinese-communist- party-and-triad-push-into-palau

Death at sea: the fisheries inspectors who never came home

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jun/20/death-at-sea-the-fisheries- inspectors-who-never-came-home

PODCAST: A death at sea and why answers are so difficult to find

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2021/jun/28/a-death-at-sea- and-why-answers-are-so-difficult-to-find

The typhoon that hit my island didn’t make the news. This is what the climate crisis looks like

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/23/the-typhoon-that-hit-my- island-didnt-make-the-news-this-is-what-the-climate-crisis-looks-like

Palau’s huge marine sanctuary at centre of election debate

https://chinadialogueocean.net/14792-palaus-huge-marine-sanctuary-at- centre-of-election-debate/

RADIO REPORTS:

Pacific Prepared: https://www.abc.net.au/radio-australia/programs/pacific- prepared/pacific-prepared/13307480

https://www.abc.net.au/radio-australia/programs/pacific-prepared/palau-to-be- supported-by-international-units/13554932

https://www.abc.net.au/radio-australia/programs/pacific-prepared/prf-seeks- support-for-bold-plan/13352348

https://www.abc.net.au/radio-australia/programs/pacific-prepared/un-chat-for- air-part-2/13586180

ABC RADIO:

https://www.abc.net.au/radio-australia/programs/pacificbeat/state-of- economy-main-concern-for-palau-voters/12842688

BLOGS:

https://blogs.griffith.edu.au/asiainsights/time-to-link-diplomacy-to- action-climate-change-is-at-our-doorstep/

Languages

English
Advanced
Filipino
Native

Timeline

Investigative Reporter - Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
01.2022 - Current
Palau Lead Trainer - Freelance
01.2019 - 01.2023
Pacific Media Watchdog Coordinator - Pacific Freedom Forum
12.2016 - Current
Reporter - Freelance
02.2010 - 01.2022
Editor/Senior Reporter - Palau Horizon Weekly Newspaper
01.2001 - 11.2010
Reporter - Malaya Newspaper
01.1998 - 12.2000
Reporter - Today Newspaper
12.1993 - 01.1998
University of Santo Tomas - Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
06.1989 - 04.1994
Saint.Paul College of Pasig - Secondary School ,
06.1986 - 04.1989

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