Tallahassee Democrat
Elena Barrera is an accomplished journalist and reporter currently serving as a Breaking News Reporter for the Tallahassee Democrat since May 2023. Prior experience includes freelance writing and an editorial internship at Everyday Health, where research and article writing were key responsibilities. Elena also worked at WUFT News, reporting for both First at Five and Fresh Take Florida. Educationally, Elena obtained a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the University of Florida, where roles as a non-grading teaching assistant and strategic communications intern further developed skills in communication and audience engagement. Additional experience includes serving as a piano accompanist for Saint Anastasia Catholic Church, webmaster for the Nino Research Group, and customer experience guide at Leonard's.
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Tallahassee Democrat
The Tallahassee Democrat is Tallahassee’s only daily newspaper, covering local news in Leon and surrounding counties in Northwest Florida and South Georgia. In addition to our daily newspaper, we also publish weekly and monthly publications that provide targeted coverage of selected subjects and are continually developing our online presence at Tallahassee.com. We are a member of distinguished company – Gannett Co., Inc., a worldwide network of newspapers, broadcast companies and other communications-related interests. As an equal opportunity employer, we recognize and appreciate the benefits of diversity in the workplace. This is representative in the recognition that Gannett has received from: Working Mother as one of the 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers, Fortune magazine as one of the 50 Best Companies for Asians, Blacks and Hispanics, and Working Woman as number five in its inaugural ranking of the Top 25 Public Companies for Executive Women.