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Chicago Public MediaPodcast Host
Aug. 2022From the creators of Making Oprah, Obama and Beyoncé, WBEZ brings you a new season of its hit bio-podcast series, Making. With new host Brandon Pope, each episode tells the origin story of a different iconic Black figure. Through inner circle interviews and exclusive archival tape, this series looks at Serena Williams, Kanye West, Maya Angelou and many more.
Columbia College ChicagoAdjunct Professor
Dec. 2021Chicago, Illinois, United StatesTeach “On-Camera Talent” course
NABJ CHICAGO CHAPTERSPresident
May. 2021Chicago, Illinois, United StatesAs president of NABJ-Chicago, I manage the operations of a 501c3 non-profit organization with the mission of powering the next generation of journalists in the Greater Chicago area and the Midwest. I leverage strategic brand and corporate partnerships, strategize and execute digital and social media marketing, and manage event coordiantion, fundraising and merchandising. In 2022, we were awarded NABJ Chapter of the Year. In 2024, I spearheaded the largest national convention in the organization’s history, with record breaking attendance and game-changing programming that leveraged corporate partnerships.
EBONY MediaContributing Writer
Apr. 2021
WCIU-TV WEIGEL BROADCASTING COReporter and Anchor
Jun. 2017Chicago, Illinois
ABC 57 - WBNDMorning Reporter and Weekend Morning Anchor
Sep. 2014 - Jun. 2017South BendWrite, shoot, edit my own stories for the morning show.
Set up my own LIVE reports every 30 minutes from 5-7am (or longer for Breaking News). Breaking news coverage.
Sports coverage. Anchor weekend mornings and evenings as needed.
Noria LLCVice President of Marketing and Communications
Mar. 2014 - Aug. 2016Greater Chicago AreaNoria is a paradigm shift in social media, coming soon to iOS and Android marketplaces for free. This is a product that will shift how users view new content, connect with people, and share their lives. Noria's photo algorithmic filtration system allows for all users to control their viewing experience. For our company, I take charge of marketing strategy and analysis, manage the marketing budget, develop digital media strategies for engagement on all platforms, work directly with the Vice President of Sales And Advertising, and manage a team of marketing specialists.
Ball State UniversityCampus Tour Guide
Sep. 2013 - May. 2014Office of Admissions
72 HoursGeek and Tech Editor
Aug. 2013 - May. 2014Manage tech and geek content for the 72 Hours magazine, exclusive to the iPad. Write columns, stories. Organize content for app. Download on the app store!
Ball State University College Of Communication, Information and MediaDigital Storyteller
Aug. 2012 - May. 2014Muncie, Indiana AreaProduce stories about the Ball State University College of Communication, Information and Media's events, organizations, and students.
Ball State UniversitySocial Media Analyst
Jan. 2012 - May. 2014Measure and keep abreast on analytics for social media accounts of the Ball State Office Of Student Life. Produce bi-weekly reports on my findings and develop strategies to increase followership, reach, virality, and engagement.
Ball State UniversityStudent Orientation Leader
Apr. 2011 - May. 2013Muncie, IndianaGuide incoming Ball State Freshmen through the Orientation process. Skills needed: Diversity sensitivity and awareness, communication skills, high energy, time management, organization, flexibility
Ball State UniversityOn-Air Talent
Dec. 2010 - May. 2014Public Broadcasting for East Central Indiana. Provide voice talent for under-writers and assist in production of WIPB fundraisers, on camera and off
Ball State UniversityAnchor/Reporter/Producer
Sep. 2010 - May. 2014Immersion program through Ball State University. I currently work as an Anchor, Sports Producer, Reporter, and have to write, shoot, and edit my own stories in one day for deadline. Anchor bi-weekly. Produce packages and VO-SOTs bi-weekly. Produce a live newscast bi-weekly.
Ball State UniversityStudent
Jan. 2010 - Jan. 2011CCIM Deans List 2011
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