Hi, Giselle Medina here! I'm a freelance journalist who writes about all things culture, from food to music to social media trends. My passion is writing about food which started with my food Instagram, A Queens Bite. It was my creative outlet for not only reviewing hidden gems in Queens, N.Y. but showcasing my own recipes.
From mid-2023 to 2024, I️ was the Associate Editor at Spoon University, writing over 100 articles including food reviews on casual restaurant chains, trending food news stories, recipes, and explainers on food debates. My central focus was mining through social media platforms and food outlets for trending food topics to pitch as news stories or features for both the writers and myself. I️ provided editorial services for the college student writers of Spoon University, helping them produce quality articles to be published. I️ aimed to provide helpful feedback and edits to the writers that strengthened their writing. Before then, I️ wrote for Fan to Band, Consumer Reports, Heritage Radio Network, and the Mott Haven Herald.
In December 2022, I️ received my M.A. in Journalism at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism with a concentration in Arts & Culture. I️ received a B.A. in December 2020 from Bernard M. Baruch College, where I️ studied Creative Writing Journalism with a minor in English. (A CUNY academic through and through!)