Social Scope Media podcast dives into the intersection of journalism and technology. We explore how social media and digital platforms are transforming the landscape of traditional news. We talk with journalists about the evolving role of social media in reporting, its impact on credibility, and how new technologies are reshaping the way stories are told. Join us as we navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with being a journalist in today’s digital age.
Episode 1: The Student Journalist- Alejandro’s Story In A Changing Media World
Alejandro Marquina, a journalist for Caplin News, gives us insight into how a student-run newscast comes to fruition every day. He shares what inspired him to become a journalist and his future aspirations in the industry. Join us to learn more about his take on how the journalism field is being impacted by the rise in social media.
Madison Lopez-Guerrero is an aspiring creator from Miami, Florida, studying to be a director and producer in the entertainment industry. She is studying TV and Multimedia production. Here, she is refining her skills in producing, editing, and scriptwriting, eager to bring compelling stories to life.
Camila Cespedes is a trilingual journalist at Florida International University who is passionate about multimedia and aspires to work in the digital marketing field. Cespedes is the social media manager for small business Miami International Taekwondo. She covers their annual Olympic seminars, capturing the intensity of Olympic Taekwondo and generating multimedia content for Instagram. She hopes to become a digital marketing specialist for Sony in the future. Cespedes will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media with a bachelor’s degree in Digital Communications & Multimedia in Summer 2025.
Samuel Valbuena is a graphic designer currently residing in Miami Florida. At the age of 18 he knew that he wanted to pursue an art degree. He began working on personal projects growing his skills and expanding his creativity to another level. He began his major as a Graphic Design Technologies in which he learned about different styles and ways of graphic design. Some of the best things that he does is branding and illustration. He is really excited of what is to come and what other things he can learn from it.
Lazaro del Valle is a student at Florida International University who is interested in
pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. He’s also interested in politics and wants to use his skills to produce artworks that critique and satirize the current political climate. He hopes to grow his skills as a videographer and editor to create digital art. Del Valle will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media with a bachelor’s degree in digital communication & multimedia production.
Maria Koreneva is a sophomore at Florida International University who is interested in Web designing. Koreneva has experience editing and producing content about people, hobbies, and the world. She has written stories and produced different projects for her university about events and features art, passions and more. She hopes to become a UX and UI designer in the future. Koreneva will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Digital & Interactive Media with a bachelor’s degree in Spring 2027.
