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LinkedInEditorial Associate, Video & Audio
Aug. 2024• Conducted deep-dive research on topics and guests for an Emmy-nominated podcast series.
• Collaborated with producers throughout the production process, editing Pro Tools audio and posting YouTube content.
• Pitched and assisted producers for the video series Catalyst.
BetterUpPersonal Life Coach
Apr. 2024• Specialized in professional development, personal growth, and career transitions, guiding clients to unlock their potential and navigate change.
• Helped clients become more mindful and increase self-awareness to live to their fullest potential.
• Offered a unique perspective on branching out into entrepreneurship while balancing the traditional 9-5 work life.
McPherson Food & BeverageFounder & CEO
Oct. 2022New York City Metropolitan Area• In the early development phase of mapping out line of all-natural sauces and cocktails under the brand "Sweetest Escape" to promote transparency and health-conscious products.
• Managed operations and marketing strategies for McPherson Food & Beverage, ensuring high-quality products and customer satisfaction.
WHYYAssistant Audio Editor
Jan. 2022 - Jan. 2023Editing past footage for the Fresh Air Archive, sifting through forty years of content from Terry Gross's Fresh Air, a contemporary arts and issues Peabody award winning radio program.
BET (BET Networks, a subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc.)Contributing Writer
Nov. 2021 - Sep. 2024As contributing writer, I cover the Lifestyle, Style, and Music sections. I have reported on award shows like the GRAMMYS, NAACP Image Awards, and even events leading up to award shows like the Soul Train Awards Weekend. On occasion I cover food, drinks and relevant cultural stories.
LinkedInAssociate News Editor, Global Projects
Aug. 2021 - Dec. 2021New York City Metropolitan AreaHelp report and build the LinkedIn Top Startups and Top Voices lists, manage outreach and organization for each list, from internal teams to honorees among other responsibilities. Also assisting and co-producing LinkedIn's podcast Hello Monday.
Everyday Health GroupContributing Writer
Jun. 2021 - Apr. 2023
LuminaryAssociate Producer
May. 2021 - Jul. 2021Lead episode prep for this interview series Hear To Slay hosted by Roxane Gay and Dr. Tressie McMillian Cottom with politicians, scholars, feminists, and activists. Includes booking guests, compiling thorough background research, and drafting episode outlines and question lists.
• Providing feedback on direct tapings to the shows hosts Roxane Gay and Tressie McMillan Cottom.
WHYYFreelance Writer
Apr. 2021 - Jun. 2021
WHYYNewsroom Intern
Jan. 2021 - Apr. 2021New York City Metropolitan AreaContributing health & science content, building on the COVID-19 coverage across Philly and producing pieces for web and WHYY-FM radio.
LuminaryProduction Intern
Jan. 2021 - Apr. 2021New York City Metropolitan AreaAssisting hosts Roxane Gay and Dr. Tressie McMiillan Cottom as a production intern for the black feminist podcast, Hear Me Slay. Roles include: Pitching story ideas, editing audio clips, pre-interviewing guests, and prepping for guests.
Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNYAudioFiles Reporter/Associate Producer
Sep. 2020 - Dec. 2020Audio Files is live bi-weekly student-run production airing on WHDD and WHCR. As a reporter I contribute features for our live shows, including live 2 ways with the host, and reported a two minute live newscast. As an associate producer for one of the live shows, I contributed by producing a live 2 way, and assisting the lead producer.
Association of Alternative NewsmediaJudge for the Annual AAS Awards
Aug. 2020 - Jun. 2021New York City Metropolitan Area- As an arts features judge, my duties include reviewing a total of 24 entries and selecting first, second, third place and honorable mention for the 2020 AAS Awards and 2021 AAN Awards in the span of about a week. These submissions were from journalists who write for alternative weekly such as Chicago Reader, C-Ville Weekly, and The Arkansas Times.
Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNYCareer Services Student Assistant
Aug. 2020 - Dec. 2020New York City Metropolitan Area-Utilize computer databases and Google sheets to help maintain office records including, but not limited, to updating and maintaining employer contacts, job, internship and fellowships, scheduling appointments and logging notes.
- Research, organize and maintain a library of tip sheets, opportunities and other resources.
- Help coordinate the promotion of events and student achievements.
- Assist with events including Career Fairs and employer panels.
New York City News ServiceReporter
Apr. 2020 - Mar. 2021
Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNYProduction Assistant
Nov. 2019 - May. 2020Greater New York City Area-I help set up video equipment for the on campus broadcast show 219 West, and for broadcast courses on campus. -Assist with prompter during broadcast shows.
Hunts Point Express/Mott Haven HeraldReporter
Aug. 2019 - May. 2020Bronx NYI covered the arts and culture/entertainment beat for the online issues of Mott Haven/Hunts Point Express, and the print issue for Hunts Point Express through the CUNY Craig Newmark School of Journalism
Honeysuckle MagazineEditorial Intern
Nov. 2018 - Aug. 2019Greater New York City Area-Transcribe audio interviews
-assisting the Managing Editor with fact checking, proofreading, and copy editing
-Contributed online features and produced work for the BLACK print issue
Freelance, self-employedFreelance Journalist
Nov. 2018 - Aug. 2019New York City Metropolitan AreaPitched and wrote features and personal essays for for online media outlets including Honeysuckle Magazine, HuffPost, and HuffingtonPostUK
Eleven and a Half Literary MagazinePoetry/Interview Editer
Aug. 2018 - May. 2019In this role, I edited poetry submissions and published an Q&A profile on LA-Based artist Amanda Oleander for the yearly issue of Eleven and a Half Literary Magazine.
Kate Ryan Inc.Photo Research Intern
Jun. 2017 - Aug. 2017Soho, New York-Worked with the Photo division, handling and organizing images, and -Worked with the Stylist division, organizing and preparing spreadsheets. -Light administrative work. -Organize and curate artist portfolios -Source final images and tear sheets for artists from production/editorial houses
The New SchoolLang Dean's Office Assistant
Aug. 2016 - May. 2019Greater New York City Area-Make scans/copies
-In charge of the mail room
-In charge of putting up flyers for upcoming events
New York Academy of ArtOffice Intern
Jul. 2016 - Aug. 2016Greater New York City Area-Performed light administrative work and organized and prepared spreadsheets.
The New SchoolHEOP Office Assistant
Aug. 2015 - May. 2016Greater New York City Area-Organized folders/binders
-Answered phone calls
-made copies/scans
-Administrative duties
The New School Free PressReporter
Aug. 2015 - May. 2016I took a course at The New School, where I was a contributing writer for The New School Free Press. in this role, I published four enterprise stories, a political story, two personal essays, and a trending story about how New School activists were being denied funding from the senate.
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