Melissa Montoya Email & Phone Number

Florida, United States

As a breaking news editor, it is my duty to launch our team of writers on the day's major news across the U.S. while collaborating across sections.

Fort Myers, Florida, United States

I am responsible for posting news stories to WINK News about crime, community events while also posting wire stories from across the nation and world. In addition, to keeping the website up to date, I am also responsible for posting to news station's Facebook page and other social media accounts.

Fort Myers, Florida, United States

I was promoted from breaking news to government reporter as the watchdog reporter for the City of Fort Myers. I oversaw coverage of city council meetings and focused on the issues residents were passionate about like traffic, affordable housing and government corruption.

Fort Myers, Florida Area

I listened to police scanners and was dispatched to newsworthy events whether it be shootings, fires, bank robberies, etc. Responsible for interviewing, writing, editing video and posting to web.

Brownsville, Texas Area

Reporter covering general assignments and higher education in Brownsville, Texas, on the United States-Mexico border.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

General assignment intern for the metro desk at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. I wrote breaking news, features and everything in between. Constantly on deadline, consistently writing.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

I write pieces on things to do in South Florida. I interview celebrities for the magazine. I also tweet for Where South Florida and get to write for their Where Guestbook.

Greater Boston Area

I am the editorial intern for the North Shore and Merrimack Valley in Massachusetts. I report on issues and events in Westford, Chelmsford, Peabody, Salem, Tewksbury and North Reading, among others. I drive across Massachusetts speaking to people about issues that matter and learning about their communities.

I report and write stories about the student population. I've reported on the campus's green initiatives, awards and involvement in the city of Boston.

I reported and wrote stories concerning different communities in south Florida. I wrote human interests stories and profiled several organizations within the area. I reported on problems affecting several neighborhoods.

Metropolis, now part of The Reporter, was my first experience in journalism. I began as an opinions writer and then jumped into the news section. I wrote about the DREAM Act and its effect on the student population. I wrote about the Miami International Film Festival and many of the issues concerning students.

B.S., Print & Multimedia Journalism, Political Science, Sociology

Activities and Societies: News Correspondent for The Berkeley Beacon, Reporter for Journalism Students' Online News Services, Member of.

A.A., Mass Communications

Activities and Societies: Member of the Honors College, Reporter for Metropolis, Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society