Hi, hola! Yo soy Jackie Diaz and welcome to mi espacio. I am a Latin pop-culture entertainment reporter and content creator from Miami, proudly raised in Hialeah la ciudad que progresa. My Spanish? Bueno… it’s not always very good looking, and that’s exactly what sets me apart!
I specialize in Latin music—especially reggaeton—bringing fans closer to the artists and moments that shape the industry. My journey started at WSVN Channel 7 in Miami, where I spent five years as a Chyron Operator in the graphics department and control room. It wasn’t my dream job, but it gave me a front-row seat to the behind-the-scenes magic of television. That experience gave me a deep appreciation for every role in the newsroom and prepared me for what came next.
One day, I reconnected with my college friend Daysi, who was a correspondent for a New Jersey editorial company. As a side hustle, she had started her own digital platform where she did interviews in the Latin music industry. I asked her if I could work for free just to gain reporting experience—and that’s how my career as an entertainment journalist officially took off.
I’ve had the privilege of covering major red carpet events, including Univision’s Premio Lo Nuestro, Premio Juventud, and the Latin Billboard Music Conference. I was also a weekly contributing reporter for Univision’s Mira Quien Baila, Reina de la Canción, and Nuestra Belleza Latina.
My celebrity interview roster includes Hollywood stars like Josh Gad, John Leguizamo, Charles Melton, and Yara Shahidi, as well as reggaeton and Latin music heavyweights like Nicky Jam, Myke Towers, Lenny Tavárez, Feid, Rauw Alejandro, Sech, and Karol G. I’ve also interviewed legends like Ivy Queen, Farruko, Tainy, Blessd, Manuel Turizo, CNCO, Pedro Capó, De La Ghetto, Gente de Zona, Elvis Crespo, and many more. Oh, and let’s not forget Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez!
Beyond reporting, I was an assistant producer for the talk show Young Americans—hosted by Jersey Shore’s Jenni JWoww Farley—though the show never made it to air.
In 2020, during the pandemic, I decided to create my own digital entertainment platform: Vibras TV. It’s a Spanglish entertainment site that connects fans to Latin music and culture right here in the 305.
Music is a vibe, a universal language. We speak music.
Got a story you’d like to pitch? How about a cool place that you think the world-or just us Miami locals- need to know about? Hit me up! Send me an email [email protected] or send me a DM on Instagram @jackieinthecity or @SoyJackieDiaz
Con mucho amor, always,
