Latino News Network Appoints Britton Struthers-Lugo as Digital Producer to Strengthen Digital Strategy

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 infrastructure and expand its influence. 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. This appointment represents a significant investment in digital capabilities as LNN seeks to broaden its reach and impact within Latino communities across the United States.

Struthers-Lugo brings substantial experience to her new position, having previously contributed reporting to LNN outlets including Latino News Network and Illinois Latino News. Her background includes solutions-focused journalism addressing community challenges, such as flooding issues in Illinois and support for immigrant families during heightened ICE activity. This community reporting experience aligns directly with LNN's core mission of equity, accountability, and service to underrepresented communities.

The appointment reflects LNN's recognition of the shifting media landscape where digital platforms have become central to news consumption. 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 state-based outlets including Illinois Latino News and its flagship Connecticut Latino News. The network's expansion into more robust digital operations represents a natural progression of its founding mission to elevate stories that often go untold in traditional media.

"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." This strategic hire signals the network's commitment to meeting audiences on the digital platforms where they increasingly gather for information and community connection.

With Struthers-Lugo assuming leadership of digital production beginning in January 2026, LNN is positioned to deepen audience engagement and broaden its reach while continuing to fulfill its mission of informing, empowering, and uplifting Latino communities through high-quality 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's 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 of growth and impact.