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S.J. Velasquez
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Homepage Producer, BBC
New York
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Biography
I'm delighted to be part of the BBC.com team. As senior producer, I'm responsible for curating a balanced mix of news and features for global editions of the BBC.com homepage and index pages. Previously, I worked as a digital producer for BBC.com features – a role that saw me managing social media and writing original stories for BBC Autos, BBC Travel and BBC Worklife (previously BBC Capital). Successes include boosting social presence, drastically increasing followers, reporting and writing unique stories for BBC.com. Before joining the BBC team, I was the digital engagement editor at The Buffalo News. My responsibilities included coordinating social media strategies for the entire company and implementing new, exciting changes to how the newspaper and news website interact with readers. Before joining the newsroom, I worked one floor up at Buffalo.com as multimedia content coordinator. In a nutshell, I did it all -- blogging, homepage editing, video production, social media management, SEO. Prior to my days in Buffalo, I spent a handful of years in Syracuse, NY, where I earned my master's degree in magazine, newspaper and online journalism for Syracuse University's SI New House School of Public Communications, and worked in multiple capacities at The Post-Standard and Syracuse.com. As mentioned up top, I am really into Irish dancing. I'm an Irish step dancer, and I freelance for Irish cultural publications in my spare time.
pop culture, autos and mass transit irish dance, buffalo ny travel, death and dying etymology,religion society
Content
By S.J. Velasquez Verified| BBC Verified Is Santa Claus buried in Ireland? Carol Di Rienzo Cornwell/AlamyIs Santa Claus buried in Ireland? (Credit: Carol Di Rienzo Cornwell/Alamy)Just a 20-minute drive south from the town of Kilkenny, Ireland, an abandoned medieval village is rumoured to harbour a mysterious Christmas legend. In celebration of the Christmas holiday, we’re republishing one of our favourite BBC Travel stories, which details a little-known legend about St Nick, the inspiration behind Santa Claus.
By S.J. Velasquez Verified| Estado De Minas Verified A maioria dos atores sonha em construir uma carreira que sobreviva mesmo após a morte. Poucos conseguem – o show business pode ser um lugar difícil para obter sucesso. Mas aqueles que conquistam seu objetivo podem alcançar uma espécie de imortalidade nas telas e além delas. Um dos ícones que conseguiu o feito é o ator de cinema americano James Dean, que morreu em 1955 em um acidente de carro depois de estrelar apenas três filmes, todos muito aclamados.
By S.J. Velasquez Verified| Correio Braziliense Verified A maioria dos atores sonha em construir uma carreira que sobreviva mesmo após a morte. Poucos conseguem – o show business pode ser um lugar difícil para obter sucesso. Mas aqueles que conquistam seu objetivo podem alcançar uma espécie de imortalidade nas telas e além delas. Um dos ícones que conseguiu o feito é o ator de cinema americano James Dean, que morreu em 1955 em um acidente de carro depois de estrelar apenas três filmes, todos muito aclamados.
Company Info
BBC
BBC News is the news division of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), established in 1922. It is the largest broadcast news organization in the world, employing around 5,500 journalists and 7,000 staff globally. The organization produces over 120 hours of content daily across radio, television, and digital platforms, with its headquarters located in London and 50 international bureaus staffed by more than 250 foreign correspondents. BBC News provides comprehensive news coverage through its TV channel, regional programs, and specialized services. It delivers news via BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service, and local stations, while its digital platforms offer live updates and multimedia content. The division produces flagship news programs, in-depth documentaries, and podcasts, catering to both UK residents and international audiences. Funded primarily by the UK television license fee, BBC News focuses on delivering impartial news without subscription fees for its core services.
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Founded: 1922