Mamen Sala

TV Anchor · Reporter · Criminologist · Entrepreneur

Covering America for Mediaset España and France 24. Based in New York.

Mamen Sala — US Correspondent & Journalist
Mamen Sala reporting

14 years of journalism. From Madrid to Manhattan.

Mamen Sala is a U.S. correspondent for Mediaset España (Telecinco & Cuatro) and France 24 Spanish, reporting from New York on politics, economics, society, and sports. With over 14 years of experience in audiovisual journalism, she brings expertise in live broadcasting, investigative reporting, video production, and field coverage across two continents.

Beyond the newsroom, Mamen is the co-founder and President of Chef Training U.S., a company connecting hospitality employers in Miami and New York with international talent. She also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Journalism at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya.

She holds degrees in Mass Communication, Criminology, and Law from the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya and the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, and a Master's in Marketing from UCLA.

Mediaset España (Telecinco & Cuatro)

US Correspondent / NY Correspondent

April 2017 – Present

New York

Live broadcast coverage of breaking news from the United States for Spain's leading commercial television network, reporting on politics, society, economics, and sport.

France 24

New York Correspondent

April 2018 – Present

New York

Live connections, articles, and reports from New York City for the international French news network's Spanish-language channel.

La Razón

New York Correspondent

January 2023 – Present

New York

Written journalism for Spain's national daily newspaper. Author page: larazon.es/autores/mamen-sala

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Chef Training U.S.

President & Co-Founder

August 2016 – Present

Miami & New York

Leading a specialized training and career placement company connecting U.S. hospitality and culinary employers with international talent, and guiding candidates through the visa acquisition process.

Universitat Oberta de Catalunya

Adjunct Professor, Journalism

February 2024 – Present

Remote

Collaborating faculty member for Introduction to Journalism, guiding students through the role, responsibilities, and ethics of journalism in today's information society.

Antena 3

TV Reporter & Editor in Chief

May 2007 – January 2012

Spain

Reported live for Morning and Night Shows on major national events. Coordinated a team of five reporters. Produced, screenwrote, and edited daily television news content.

La Sexta

Reporter, 'Equipo de Investigación'

March 2010 – June 2012

Madrid

Investigative journalist on one of Spain's top investigative TV programmes. Conducted months-long investigations including coverage that was decisive in a murder case and acquired by international media.

TVE

Reporter, 'Por la Mañana'

June 2006 – May 2007

Spain

Field reporter for Spain's national public television morning show.

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Follow along @mamensala

(Spanish)

Mamen Sala es una profesional comprometida y rigurosa. Posee una larga experiencia en el periodismo audiovisual y se desenvuelve a la perfección tanto en la producción de contenidos, como en el planteamiento y desarrollo de guiones.

Borja Flors

Jefe de programas en À Punt Mèdia

Managed Mamen directly · July 2015

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Mamen has a curiosity and positive attitude that allow her to be a fast learner. She always strives to learn more and works great in a team. She is analytical, conscientious, detail oriented and committed to whatever she takes on. Additionally, she is very creative, and likes to discover new and original ways of doing things.

David Morse

Market Researcher and Author — 'Polycultural Intelligence'

Mamen's teacher · July 2015

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(Spanish)

Mamen Sala es una magnífica profesional tanto de la televisión como del marketing. En Equipo de Investigación demostró cada día el buen hacer profesional. Lo importante para ella es entregar el mejor trabajo posible. Es una profesional con gran instinto para investigar en profundidad cualquier tema y tiene una capacidad innata para ver más allá de un titular. Además posee un gran don de gentes que facilita su trabajo y hace que pueda obtener grandes resultados en un cara a cara con un entrevistado.

Manuel O.

Director de Contenidos en Winwin Audiovisual

Worked on the same team · July 2015

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Mamen is diligent, dedicated, and has strong command of mass media. Her dynamic personality and inquisitive nature can add value to any marketing team. She would fit in right away as a fast learner who carries a confident style to support a dynamic management team.

Tito Zamalloa

Marketing Professor | Fractional CMO | Entrepreneur

Mamen's teacher · June 2015

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Mamen is a smart, energetic and passionate bilingual (English/Spanish) marketer, who has deep media understanding. She was most recently a TV Reporter in Spain and came to UCLA to deepen her understanding of marketing and communication. She's a leader who will continue to learn, grow and contribute.

Joe Hartnett

Pacific Film Foundation

Mamen's teacher · June 2015

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Skills

Live BroadcastingBreaking NewsVideo Production & EditingInvestigative ReportingScreenwritingMultimedia JournalismCommunity ManagementCorporate CommunicationsBilingual (EN/ES)

Education

Bachelor's, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

2002–2006

Bachelor's, Criminology

Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

2006–2008

LL.B., Law

Universitat Oberta de Catalunya

2008–2012

Master's, Marketing

UCLA

2014–2015

Languages

SpanishNative
EnglishFull Professional
CatalanProfessional Working

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