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

The Latino News Network (LNN) has appointed journalist and multimedia storyteller Britton Struthers-Lugo as its new Digital Producer, a strategic hire aimed at strengthening the network's digital presence and expanding its community-centered journalism. 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.

Struthers-Lugo is already a familiar name to LNN readers, with her reporting appearing 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. Her storytelling reflects the values that have defined LNN since its founding in 2012, when it was created to address the persistent underrepresentation of Latino voices in mainstream media.

"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."

This appointment matters because it represents LNN's commitment to adapting to changing media consumption patterns while maintaining its core mission of community-driven journalism. As digital platforms become increasingly central to how audiences consume news, Struthers-Lugo's leadership will help ensure that LNN's journalism reaches readers where they are. The network has grown into a trusted regional and national source for journalism 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.

"Struthers-Lugo's addition marks an important step in LNN's continued expansion," said Hugo Balta, Publisher of LNN. "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." Through its state-based outlets—including Illinois Latino News, Connecticut Latino News (flagship), and others—LNN elevates stories that too often go untold in mainstream media.

The implications of this hiring extend beyond organizational growth. With Struthers-Lugo at the helm of digital production, LNN is poised to deepen its engagement with Latino communities, broaden its reach, and continue fulfilling its mission to inform, empower, and uplift through high-quality journalism. This move signals LNN's recognition that effective digital strategy is essential for serving communities that have historically been underrepresented in media. Struthers-Lugo begins her new position in January 2026, bringing her experience in community-centered reporting to LNN's digital operations at a time when authentic representation in media remains critically important.