From Mobile Storytelling to Book Publishing — Emmy-Winning Journalist & Author of Your English Is Great, But…
JOSE IS
José Martínez is a bilingual Emmy Award–winning journalist, strategic communications specialist, and author. He currently anchors and reports for 69 News in Pennsylvania, delivering primetime stories in both English and Spanish that center community voices and local impact.
He has worked for CBS News Bay Area, NY1 Noticias, and El Diario de Nueva York, covering education, immigration, equity, and policy from the ground up. José is the founder of VOZ NYC, a multimedia platform that amplifies Latino voices through storytelling, merchandise, and independent publishing.
In 2025, he published his debut book, Your English is Great, But…, a memoir-in-essays about language, identity, and belonging. He is also the creator of Café con José, a digital column and talk series blending journalism with cultural reflection. José is a proud member of EWA and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ).
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Just launched! My book Your English Is Great, But… is finally here — and VOZ NYC is live, celebrating community voices and stories. Grab your signed copy or check out the shop at voznyc.com/shop.
Your English Is Great, But… By José Martínez
A powerful and personal exploration of voice, identity, and belonging. Through candid storytelling and sharp reflections, Your English Is Great, But… celebrates bilingualism, calls out microaggressions, and uplifts the beauty of embracing who you are—accent, culture, and all.
José’s commitment to education and mentorship has been a driving force throughout his career. It began in high school, when he volunteered as a peer mentor in Cartagena, Colombia — and has only grown stronger ever since.
Through projects like VOZ NYC, a platform amplifying community storytelling, and his book Your English Is Great, But…, José continues creating spaces where young people, immigrants, and underrepresented voices feel seen and heard.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, José brings a bilingual, approachable style to every space he enters, making complex topics feel personal and accessible to diverse audiences.
Mi gente, If this year had a soundtrack, it would be full of shifts. Songs you didn’t expect to love. Pauses that taught you to listen. And maybe a few … Continue reading Café con José: Closing 2025
José Martínez 