Published Work - Adriano Contreras

I am the Video Lead at The Root, where I produce and manage all of the site’s video content. Below you’ll find a taste of my work in front of and behind the camera as a presenter, producer, writer, and video editor in the 6+ years I’ve worked in newsrooms. Previously, I’ve worked at Democracy Now, teleSUR English, Jacobin Magazine, GQ Magazine, Haymarket Books, and Talking Eyes Media.

 

I am the Video Lead at The Root, a leading digital publication of Black news and culture, where I produce and manage all of the site’s video content: news, entertainment, culture, and politics, . Below you’ll find a taste of my work in front of and behind the camera as a presenter, producer, writer, and video editor in the 6+ years I’ve worked in newsrooms. Previously, I’ve worked at Democracy Now, teleSUR English, Jacobin Magazine, GQ Magazine, Haymarket Books, and Talking Eyes Media.


THAT’S SO RANDOM - GUEST: JON BATISTE
Celebrity Interview Series

A CANCER IN THE AMAZON
Documentary Short

THE 411 - GUEST: WH PRESS SECRETARY KARINE JEAN PIERRE
Politics Series

NYC TRANSIT FARE PROTEST
Democracy Now Report

MY FAMILY STORY - GUEST: CHEF CARLA HALL
Black History Month Series

CAPITALISM IS KILLING THE PLANET
Explainer/Commentary

CLOSE THE CAMPS: FIGHTING THE US DETENTION INDUSTRY
redfish On The Ground Report

MY HIP-HOP STORY - GUEST: CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER
50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Series

SECURING THE BAG - GUEST: NIKOLE HANNAH-JONES
Entrepreneurship & Success Secrets Series

THE ROOT 100 AT THE APOLLO THEATER
Event Recap