Britton Struthers-Lugo Appointed Digital Producer at Latino News Network to Strengthen Digital Strategy and Community Engagement

The Latino News Network (LNN) has announced the appointment of journalist and multimedia storyteller Britton Struthers-Lugo as its new Digital Producer, a strategic hire aimed at strengthening the network's digital strategy and expanding its reach to Latino communities. In this role, Struthers-Lugo will oversee all of LNN's social media platforms, lead digital strategy, and create original content tailored for the network's growing online audience. This move reflects LNN's commitment to adapting to evolving news consumption habits while maintaining its core mission of serving underrepresented communities.

Struthers-Lugo is already known to LNN readers through her previous reporting, which has appeared across the network's outlets, including on Latino News Network and Illinois Latino News. Her work has focused on community-centered stories, such as a solutions-focused piece on flooding challenges in Illinois communities and a widely shared article exploring how to support immigrant families during heightened ICE activity. Her storytelling aligns with LNN's values, which have defined the network since its founding in 2012 to address the persistent underrepresentation of Latino voices in mainstream media.

Hugo Balta, Publisher of LNN, emphasized the significance of this appointment, stating that Struthers-Lugo's addition marks an important step in LNN's continued expansion. As digital platforms become central to how audiences consume news, her leadership will help strengthen LNN's presence across social media and ensure that its journalism reaches readers where they are. Balta highlighted her background in community reporting and passion for digital storytelling as key factors positioning her to shape the network's next chapter. With Struthers-Lugo at the helm of digital production, LNN aims to deepen engagement, broaden reach, and continue fulfilling its mission to inform, empower, and uplift Latino communities through high-quality, community-centered journalism.

Struthers-Lugo expressed enthusiasm about joining LNN's newsroom, noting her excitement to be part of a team that uplifts voices deserving more attention in the media. She emphasized her dedication to serving the Latino-Hispanic community and gratitude for the opportunity to continue doing so through meaningful journalism. LNN has grown into a trusted regional and national source for community-driven journalism, with a mission rooted in equity, accountability, and service. Through its state-based outlets, such as Illinois Latino News and Connecticut Latino News, the network elevates stories that often go untold, reflecting the lived experiences, challenges, and achievements of Latino communities across the United States. Struthers-Lugo will begin her new position in January 2026, overseeing digital initiatives that support LNN's broader goals of expanding its impact and relevance in the media landscape.