Samantha Mercado

Samantha Mercado is a skilled content editor and writer with extensive experience in journalism. Currently serving as a Content Editor and Writer at Candid since January 2022, Samantha previously worked as a Local Editor for Patch.com, where responsibilities included growing a new site and reporting on diverse topics affecting a community of over 200,000 residents. Prior roles encompass news production at RNN-TV, freelance writing for various publications, and editorial internships, underscoring versatility and a strong foundation in news reporting and content creation. Samantha holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Stony Brook University, earned between 2014 and 2017.