Latino News Network (LNN) has appointed journalist and multimedia storyteller Britton Struthers-Lugo as its new Digital Producer, effective January 2026. 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.
Struthers-Lugo is already familiar to LNN readers, having contributed reporting to both Latino News Network and Illinois Latino News. Her previous coverage includes a solutions-focused piece on flooding challenges in Illinois communities and a widely shared article on supporting immigrant families during heightened ICE activity. Her storytelling reflects the community-centered values that have defined LNN since its founding in 2012.
“I’m very excited to be joining LNN’s newsroom and be part of a team that uplifts voices that deserve more attention in the media,” Struthers-Lugo said. “I love serving my Latino-Hispanic community and am grateful to Hugo (Balta) and LNN for the opportunity to continue doing so through meaningful journalism.”
Founded to address the persistent underrepresentation of Latino voices in mainstream media, LNN has grown into a trusted regional and national source for community-driven journalism. Its mission is rooted in equity, accountability, and service, with a commitment to reporting that reflects the lived experiences, challenges, and achievements of Latino communities across the United States. Through state-based outlets like Illinois Latino News and Connecticut Latino News, LNN elevates stories that often go untold.
“Struthers-Lugo’s addition marks an important step in LNN’s continued expansion,” said Hugo Balta, Publisher of LNN. “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. Her background in community reporting, combined with her passion for digital storytelling, positions her to play a key role in shaping the network’s next chapter.”
With Struthers-Lugo at the helm of digital production, Balta said LNN is poised to deepen its engagement, broaden its reach, and continue fulfilling its mission: to inform, empower, and uplift Latino communities through high-quality, community-centered journalism.
