Curious by nature, Multimedia Journalist by trade.
Experience
The Knockturnal.com, Freelance Journalist/On-Camera host
May 2019 - Present
• Provide exclusive media coverage for red carpet premieres and press junkets, and interview notable public figures and celebrities.
• Produce and edit packages for social media distribution on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and the Kncokturnal.com, utilizing Adobe Premiere Pro CC and Final Cut Pro X.
• Write engaging event recaps, and transcribe interviews for online readers to boost site traffic.
• Develop sources and maintain relationships with media and public relations representatives.
• Pitch stories, and research talent and film for the conduction of interviews.
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LMCTV, Multimedia Journalist
May 2017 - Present
• Research, pitch, write scripts, and report engaging news stories for broadcast and web audiences.
• Conceptualize and anchor weekly news rundown.
• Field produce, shoot, coordinate and conduct live interviews – including set-work, lighting, and logging.
• Develop sources and maintain relationships with media contacts, including local and state officials.
• Film and edit news packages for “The Local Live” using Adobe Premiere Pro CC, and Final Cut Pro X. • LMCTV's "Best Overall News Package" award recipient for 2018.
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so gutsy.com, editorial contributor
September 2015 - July 2017
• Editorial Contributor for album reviews and features.
• Researched and pitched weekly story ideas.
• Interviewed on-the- rise artists and musicians.
• Edited content pieces, and assisted in marketing/enhancing the SoGutsy brand.
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The beat magazine, music columnist
September 2012 - April 2013
• Founding Member and staff reporter for Q&A’s, profile pieces and editorial content.
• Gained exclusive coverage of high profile emerging artists and bands for music column.
• Curated stories from a wide variety of sources on a weekly basis set to increase readership.
• Assisted editors with photography, idea generation and research.
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purchase pulse, production assistant
September 2012 - April 2013
• Covered various fashion shows during NY Fashion Week, and gained exclusive interviews with designers and emerging top models
such as Chanelle King, on racial diversity within the modeling industry.
• Oversaw staff management and assignments both in-house and in the field.
•Executed feature packages, copy, commercials, and managed daily segment rundown.
• Assisted with the teleprompter, lighting, and audio soundboard for daily broadcast production.
Education
Purchase college state university of new york, new york
B.A. JOURNALISM
Graduated May 2013
Memberships
National association of black journalists