FNN News Network Names Janira Vazquez Garcia Assistant Editor for FNN News en Español
Janira Garcia does a live stand-up report for FNN News en Español at Lake Lorna Doone behind Camping World Stadium in downtown Orlando. Photo: J. Willie David III/FNN News Network.
ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – FNN News Network announced Janira Vazquez Garcia as its new Assistant Editor for FNN News en Español Tuesday, effective immediately.
Garcia will be working closely with Content Coordinator Juan Carlo Rodríguez and the FNN News en Español team to ramp up the network’s content on the FNN News website and across social media. Additionally, she’ll be helping to recruit new members to the FNN News en Español team, which is currently a team of ten (she already has two people in mind). She’ll also be working closely with FNN News Network Managing Director Mellissa Thomas to share the team’s needs and coverage plans while forging its greater vision to move forward.
Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Orlando, Florida, Janira Vazquez Garcia has dedicated her life to working and educating the youth of Central Florida. Her passion with working with children came at a very young age and was greatly due to the educators in her life that instilled in her a love for learning. She has a deep passion for the arts and sports, having taught TV productions and becoming an assistant coach for a youth soccer team. She enjoys motivating the youth to succeed and was invited to speak in a prison ministry where she gave her testimony and encouraged them to not give up on their dreams.
In 2021 Garcia created a brand for kids called Open Mouth Fish, which she is currently developing, and in 2022 she was invited to cover the prestigious 2021 Don Quijote Awards for FNN News en Español, eventually becoming a reporter for the organization. She enjoys the outdoors with her two daughters, who are active in the arts and sports.
“I’m excited to welcome Janira Vazquez Garcia as the new Assistant Editor for FNN News en Español,” said FNN News Network President and CEO J. Willie David, III in a written statement. “On day one, Janira hit the ground running when she joined our team covering press conferences, major sports and the annual Don Quijote Awards Gala at Walt Disney World. FNN News Network looks forward to working closely with Content Coordinator Juan Carlo Rodríguez and Janira on developing a long-term vision for FNN News en Español.”
“Janira has been a great addition to the FNN News en Español team,” said FNN News Network Managing Director Mellissa Thomas. “Her fierce drive, attention to detail, passion for journalism and previous experience make her a great fit for her new role as Assistant Editor.”
“I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of such an outstanding organization and team for FNN News en Español,” said Garcia in a written statement. “As a reporter for Florida National News and FNN News en Español, I have had the opportunity to grow within the organization and be part of their vision. I am honored to be given the position as the Assistant Editor for FNN News en Español.