Julio Ricardo Varela
Media, Journalism, Leadership
- Milton, MA
- juliorvarela@gmail.com
Award-winning journalist and digital media expert with over 30 years of experience in leadership, editorial production, and U.S. Latino issues. Proven track record in securing significant revenue, driving digital transformation, and leading high-performing teams with operational success.
Unique ability to take the big picture view and consistently deliver on a practical and measurable level
Rare combination of a strong and credible editorial voice who can also close funding deals, both in the nonprofit and commercial spaces.
Leads multiple organizations with outstanding results. Expert knowledge across administration, finance and human resources.
Edited more than 15,000 online articles since 2008 for several outlets
Written and filed 1,000+ news stories and opinion pieces.
Brings a fresh voice to U.S. Latino issues, Latin American politics and general news items.
Conducted business, written content and edited stories in both native languages for 30 years.
Produced hundreds of Latino Rebels Radio episodes. Edited stories for Peabody winner Latino USA. Co-hosted In The Thick. Co-produced stories for La Brega and Latino USA.
"[Julio] He's founder of a great media organization called Latino Rebels... they do a ton of reporting on Latinx issues. Not just things like Puerto Rico or migration, but the whole full panoply, and they do incredible work."
—Chris Hayes, Host of All In with Chris Hayes, MSNBC
50th Anniversary Gala Honoree, 2018, Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción: One of 50 Boston area Latino honorees who "exemplify the best in our community, whether it’s through corporate philanthropy, excellence in the arts, or civic engagement."
Prudential 2018 Positive Impact Award: "As the founder of arguably the most influential Latino blog in the country –Latino Rebels– and a highly respected journalist online and on the air, Julio has dedicated his career to ensuring that Latinos are accurately represented by continuously raising awareness of the different issues that are impacting the community. As a Puerto Rican native, he has used the power of the pen, the reach of his online network, and his love for the island to shed light and truth on local issues such as the Puerto Rico debt crisis and the mishandling of the devastation on the island after Hurricane Maria."
2015 NAHJ Dale Presidential Award: "The inaugural 'Dale' award is given to an individual or company that steps up and goes above and beyond to ensure Latinos are fairly and accurately represented."