Maite Fernández Simon

Maite Fernández Simon is an experienced audience strategist and digital editor with a robust background in journalism and communications. Currently serving as Audience Strategy Editor at The Washington Post since May 2018, Maite has held various editorial positions, optimizing content for search and social media while producing traffic reports and training staff on digital best practices. Previous roles include Engagement Strategist at CQ Roll Call, Social Media Strategist at Accion, and Communications Director at the International Center for Journalists, where Maite redefined digital strategy and led social media initiatives. Maite contributed to the “Manual de Periodismo de Datos Iberoamericano” and served as managing editor and associate editor at IJNet. Maite's educational background includes a Master in Journalism from the University of Maryland and various web development certifications.