MICHELLE BENITEZ

about
Michelle Benitez is an Emmy-Award winning journalist. She is the evening and late news anchor on Univision 34 at Atlanta, Georgia. Michelle was a panelist in the Georgia Gubernatorial Debate 2022 and interviews high ranking official from the White House and local agencies. Prior to that Michelle anchored Noticias WINK and Univision WSFL in Fort Myers, Florida for two years. She interviewed elected officials, celebrities and musicians. Covered high profile crime cases, fires, hurricane damages and sports championships. During her time in Florida she reported and anchored a lifestyle weekend shows in Telemundo, Orlando. She emcee and hosts events for organizations, charities, and fundraising.
Michelle has expertise in media relations and mass marketing. She grew up in Ecuador and moved to the USA In 2010. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a bachelors in Broadcast Journalism and Media Studies.

INTERVIEWS & STORYTELLING
AWARDS AND EVENTS

EMMY® AWARDS
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Outstanding News Feature (Mass Shooting Oxford High School/School Safety)
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Best Regional TV Station (Anchor & Reporter)
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Best late newscast (Reporter)
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Best Continuing Coverage: Thousands of immigrants deceived by a professional visa fight for justice
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Best Story: The underground world of street racing. First time an ATL reporter has full access to their world
GABBY (Georgia Association of Broadcasters)
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Best Team Political Coverage 2022. Kemp vs Abrams / Gubernatorial Elections
EVENTS
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2022 Georgia gubernatorial debate panelist
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Emcee La Amistad Annual Gala 2023
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Emcee Wheels of Happiness Foundation Annual Gala 2022