Janice Mejías Avilés

Writer

Expertise

Feature writing and interviews
Reporting on business and management, technology, travel, and health and wellness
Research
Editing
Video production
Content marketing

Education

BA in journalism and film production, University of Puerto Rico
MA in communication, University of Puerto Rico

Accomplishments

Slamdance Official Selection 2025, Revolution
Best Cultural Documentary "Somos: de camino al Junte Boricua," GFR Media team, 48th Suncoast Regional Emmy Award
Best Idea or Innovation to Create New Profit Centers, Third Place, BrandStudio team, International News Media Association
XIX National Journalism Prize for Special Report, Puerto Rico Journalists Association
43rd Award for Excellence in Explanatory Journalism, Overseas Press Club of Puerto Rico

About me

Janice Mejías Avilés is a contributing writer for edX. She is a bilingual journalist, editor, and video producer with 10 years of experience in the digital media and creative industries.

Janice holds a BA in journalism and film production and an MA in communication from the University of Puerto Rico. Her work has been featured in El Nuevo Día, Center for Investigative Journalism, Primera Hora, and Diálogo.

My Latest Articles

What type of data is most valuable for a business plan?

June 13, 2025

5 tech skills to stay competitive in 2025

June 12, 2025

How to become a small business accountant

June 11, 2025

How to handle a layoff gap, according to a career coach

June 11, 2025

Launch your cybersecurity career

June 6, 2025

Is executive communication training worth it?

June 4, 2025

What leaders need to know about emerging cybersecurity threats

June 2, 2025

Typical day in the life of a data scientist manager

June 6, 2025