RÉSUMÉ
Education
Syracuse University:
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communication
M.A. in Arts Journalism
Johnson C. Smith University:
Health and Human Performance
B.S. in Sports Management
Skills & Capabilities
Proficient in:
⇾ Talk show hosting
⇾ Radio writing
⇾ Audio & video editing (Adobe Audition & Premiere, Hindenburg)
⇾ Feature writing
⇾ Critical writing
⇾ Podcast production
⇾ Web design
⇾ Social Media
⇾ Newsletters/Email Campaigns
⇾ 360 Video
⇾ Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
⇾ 3D scene creation for VR
Personal Statement
As a cultural multimedia journalist, I am interested in furthering my career in radio hosting and feature writing. My interests include culture, race and identity, and politics. I am proficient in speaking and writing about politics, race, feminism/womanism, social justice and LGBTQ issues. If you feel I would be a great addition to your team, please feel free to contact me.
Experience
DIGITAL MEDIA & BROADCAST JOURNALISM
Business and Data Reporter (2020 - 21)
WFAE
⇾ Report on the effects of COVID-19 on communities of color
⇾ Draft scripts & audio for on-air and online publication, using sourced accounts via in-person, over-the-phone and online interviews to support feature stories
Host & Executive Producer (2019 - 20)
Talkin' Black Podcast
⇾ Developed a bi-weekly podcast on the intersection of news, entertainment and the cultural pulse of the millennial African American community
⇾ Drafted scripts for commercials that highlighted businesses and industry leaders
⇾ Lead efforts to edit show audio and disperse to Apple, iHeart & Spotify platforms
Digital Media Coordinator (2019 - 20)
The Winning Edge Leadership Academy
⇾ Hosted and edited episodes of the “#WeGameChange” podcast w/ Maria Taylor of ESPN
⇾ Served as the lead editor for the Winning Edge Newsletter, distributed to an audience of 2k+
⇾ Curated content for social media platforms which highlighted marquee personalities in the sports & entertainment industry
Newsroom Intern (2019 - 20)
WAER
⇾ Produced policy change stories for WAER morning and evening newscasts
⇾ Drafted scripts & audio for online publication and on-air, using sourced accounts via in-person and over-the-phone interviews to support newscasts
⇾ Provided soundboard operation support for radio show, All Things Considered with Katie Zilcosky
Digital Producer (2019)
The NewsHouse
⇾ Curated content for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages to promote daily news stories
⇾ Tracked analytics to monitor website traffic and interaction data
⇾ Captured photos and conducted interviews & research to coincide with articles for TheNewsHouse.com