Danya Perez
About Danya Perez
Danya Perez is a Reporting Intern with extensive experience in journalism, currently serving as a Newsletter Producer at the Houston Chronicle since 2019. She has worked for various media outlets, including The New York Times and The Chronicle of Higher Education, and possesses skills in multimedia production and bilingual journalism.
Current Role at Houston Chronicle
Danya Perez has served as a Newsletter Producer at the Houston Chronicle since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for creating and managing newsletter content, contributing to the publication's digital presence. Her work focuses on engaging readers and delivering timely news updates in Houston, Texas.
Experience at The Chronicle of Higher Education
Danya Perez has been a Reporting Intern at The Chronicle of Higher Education since 2014. Over her tenure, she has gained valuable experience in higher education journalism, contributing to articles and reports that inform the public about trends and issues in academia. Her role involves researching, writing, and editing content relevant to the education sector.
Previous Experience in Journalism
Danya Perez has a diverse background in journalism, having worked at various publications. She was a Reporter for The New York Times Student Journalism Institute in 2013 for one month. Additionally, she served as a Metro Reporter at the St. Paul Pioneer Press for two months in 2012. Her experience also includes a year as City Editor at Borderzine from 2012 to 2013 and working as an education reporter for The Monitor in McAllen, Texas.
Education and Skills
Danya Perez earned a Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Journalism from The University of Texas at El Paso, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. She has developed skills in photography, video, and audio production, alongside print and online media. Her experience in bilingual journalism enables her to cover both national and daily news effectively.
Internship and Training
Danya participated in the Scripps Howard Foundation Wire internship program, which provided her with hands-on experience in journalism prior to her graduation. This internship helped her develop her reporting skills and gain insights into the industry, further enhancing her qualifications as a journalist.