Media and Journalism
Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, addresses the concerns of the country’s youth; a child in a small Chilean town struggles to breathe the polluted air he inhales every day; residents are being displaced in Oaxaca due to gentrification; one of the world’s most iconic surf waves is under threat; Lucía, 19, is pushed into a clandestine abortion because it remains illegal in her country.
Experience in media covers editorial direction and strategy, video and multimedia content innovation, as well as product conceptualization and development—including AI-focused projects. As a reporter, Gemma produced in-depth investigations for internationally recognized outlets, conducted interviews with figures such as singer Rosalía and Argentine lawmaker Ofelia Fernández and explored Barcelona’s culinary scene to report on why food in the city is so exceptional, among other projects.
Presidential candidates address young people’s concerns | Idea and Executive Production
N+ Media took its photo booth to the streets of Mexico to give young people a space to share their concerns and priorities with whoever would lead the country over the next six years. It was then the presidential candidates’ turn to respond. These were the answers from Claudia Sheinbaum, Xóchitl Gálvez, and Jorge Álvarez Máynez, candidates for the Presidency of Mexico in the 2024 elections.
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Multimedia project: "Nos ahogamos: así nos mata respirar aire contaminado"
The Mexican coastal city of La Paz, in Baja California Sur, is a prime spot for selfies, locals say, thanks to its striking natural surroundings. But smog clouds this paradise: emissions from its two thermoelectric power plants, exhaust fumes from a constantly growing number of vehicles, and the burning of waste are choking its residents. In the Villas de Guadalupe neighborhood, where emissions from the plants converge, some residents say they can feel “diesel stuck in their throats.” Read the investigation here
Gentrification is reshaping the city of Oaxaca | Editorial Direction and Executive Production
Displacement, rising rents, and minimum-wage salaries are redefining everyday life for Oaxacans. We traveled to the city to document how the residents are living through the impacts of gentrification.
“I had a secret abortion because It’s illegal in my country” | Idea, Reporting and Production
Lucía was just 19, living in Veracruz, Mexico, when she faced a choice no young woman should have to make. With abortion illegal in her country, she had to undergo the procedure in secret, risking her health and her future.
A few hours of use and many years to degrade: The life (and mysteries) of a tampon
When her mother died from ovarian cancer, Mercedes still didn’t know that what comes into contact with the vagina can affect the body up to 80 times more than what is ingested through the mouth. Read the investigation here
Zicatela: What's killing Mexico's most iconic wave | Editorial Direction and Executive Production
Zicatela, on the coast of Oaxaca, is one of the world’s most iconic surfing beaches. Its powerful, perfectly tubular wave draws thousands of surfers every year—but now it’s in danger. A breakwater built decades ago has been altering the ocean currents, accumulating sand, and changing the shape of the waves.