Jose Armijo on Muck Rack

Jose Armijo

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Mexico City, Miami
Covers:  News
Doesn't Cover: Entertainment
Photojournalist & Editor @MSNBC | Based in Houston | 25+ yrs CNN alum | Covering U.S. Southwest & LatAm

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Photojournalist and field producer based in Miami, with over 25 years of experience at CNN International covering Latin America, the U.S., and conflict zones. Extensive reporting on breaking news, border issues, migration, and major global events, including the Israel–Hamas conflict and the war in Ukraine. Skilled in visual storytelling, field production, and high-pressure news environments. Committed to reporting with depth, accuracy, and humanity.

What was your first job as a journalist?

Clipping newspaper articles for an archive room—an emeroteca—in Peru. I didn’t know it then, but those scissors were my first step into journalism.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes—and not just for decoration. My first stories as a teenager were typed on a loud, clunky Olivetti. Every typo meant starting over. It taught me to think before hitting the keys—something that still helps in breaking news.

How is social media changing news?

It’s speeding everything up—for better and worse. Stories break faster, but facts get lost in the rush. Social media gives voice to many, but it also drowns nuance in noise. As journalists, we have to adapt without compromising standards.

Awards

Peabody Award

2005 - Breaking News

Deadline Club

2020 - Spot News Reporting

CNN: The Lead with Jake Tapper, “Hurricane Dorian Devastates The Bahamas”