The Latino News Network (LNN) has appointed journalist and multimedia storyteller Britton Struthers-Lugo as its new Digital Producer, a strategic move to enhance the network's digital presence and expand its impact. In this role, Struthers-Lugo will oversee all of LNN's social media platforms, lead digital strategy, and create original content designed specifically for the network's rapidly growing online audience. Her appointment represents a significant investment in digital infrastructure as LNN seeks to broaden its reach and better serve Latino communities through innovative digital storytelling.
Struthers-Lugo is already a familiar name to LNN readers, with her reporting having appeared across the network, including on Latino News Network and Illinois Latino News. Her previous work includes 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. This background in community reporting aligns with LNN's core mission, which is rooted in equity, accountability, and service to underrepresented communities.
"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." Her statement underscores the personal commitment to community service that characterizes much of LNN's reporting philosophy and highlights the network's dedication to authentic representation.
Founded in 2012 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. Through its state-based outlets—including Illinois Latino News, Connecticut Latino News (flagship), and others—LNN elevates stories that too often go untold. The network's expansion into more robust digital operations is a natural progression of this founding mission, recognizing that digital platforms have become essential for reaching contemporary audiences.
"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." This strategic hire signals LNN's recognition of the shifting media landscape and the critical need to meet audiences on the digital platforms where they increasingly consume information.
With Struthers-Lugo at the helm of digital production, 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. Her appointment reflects a broader trend in journalism where news organizations are prioritizing digital-native leadership to navigate an increasingly online media ecosystem. Struthers-Lugo begins her new position in January 2026, marking the start of a new phase in LNN's digital evolution that could serve as a model for other community-focused media organizations seeking to amplify underrepresented voices in the digital age.
