Manuelita Beck

Multimedia Journalist | Politics Reporter | Digital Transformation Coach

phoenix, arizona, united states

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I have transitioned to television news reporting after 18 years of editing, digital transformation and content strategy. With a career that spans several major metro dailies, a Top 5 market television station and a public radio station, I am comfortable editing text, audio and video for target audiences. I have demonstrated success in developing content that moves readers through the audience funnel and evolving newsroom practices to reach new digital audiences. My specialties include: Explainers and audience-first reporting Audience engagement and SEO Performance-driven change Journalism training and mentoring

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Attorney General Mayes sues Recorder Heap to restore voting rights of 25 U.S. citizens

PHOENIX — Arizona's attorney general and secretary of state are suing Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap, asking a court to force him to restore the voter registration status of 25 U.S. citizens. The voters are among 60 investigated by the Maricopa Coun... See more

abc15.com•Manuelita Beck•Oct 22, 2026

Local man shares story of overcoming addiction

SCOTTSDALE — As ABC15 follows the homeless crisis in Arizona, data shows addiction is just one of the many troubling trends that can contribute to housing instability. In Maricopa County's latest Point in Time Count, of the 9,726 people experiencing homel... See more

abc15.com•Manuelita Beck•Oct 15, 2026

Arizona CD-8 candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia speaks on sexual assault while repairing campaign sign

PHOENIX — EDITOR'S NOTE: This story contains details of an alleged sexual assault that some may find triggering. Viewer discretion is advised. An Arizona Congressional candidate says she was sexually assaulted in August while repairing her campaign signs ... See more

abc15.com•Manuelita Beck•Oct 8, 2026

Early voting has started in Arizona. Here's what you need to know

SCOTTSDALE — Early voting has launched in Arizona. Fourteen vote centers opened Wednesday around Maricopa County for in-person voting, and mail ballots are going out to people on the Active Early Voting List. Additional voting locations will open Oct. 23,... See more

abc15.com•Manuelita Beck•Oct 8, 2026

Congressman Andy Biggs, Teri Hourihan spar on debate stage in Arizona governor's race

SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Gov. Katie Hobbs may have skipped the gubernatorial debate, but the Republican nominee, U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, spent the hour under fire from No Labels Party nominee Teri Hourihan. Biggs and Hourihan faced off at the Clean Elections Commis... See more

abc15.com•Manuelita Beck•Oct 7, 2026

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