Austin Mirmina

Austin Mirmina is an experienced news reporter currently with Hearst Connecticut Media Group, covering East Haven, Orange, and Woodbridge since July 2022. Previously, Mirmina worked for the Journal Inquirer from August 2021 to July 2022 and has contributed as a writer for various publications including Haddam-Killingworth Now and The Daily Orange. Notable freelance work includes covering Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg for The Journal Gazette. Early experience includes a sports internship with Southern Connecticut State University, where Mirmina wrote press releases for the athletics website. Mirmina holds a degree from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.