Alexandria Williams
McAlester,OK
Summary
Passionate storyteller skilled in research, writing, and editing a broad range of content both print and digital. As an experienced storyteller, ranging from TV News to published novelist, I pride myself in creating stories that enlighten, dig deeper, and inspire readers of all walks of life. I confidently tackle multiple projects in tight deadlines, while simplifying complex story matter for educational consumption and entertainment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Marketing Communications
Compass Capital Managment
McAlester, OK
03.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented an integrated marketing communications plan to drive brand awareness and client engagement.
- Directed and produced promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, catalogs and videos.
- Created and managed traditional and digital marketing campaigns.
- Developed marketing content such as written copy, graphic design, digital posts and video content.
Executive Communication and Marketing Manager
Edmond Area Chamber Of Commerce
Edmond, OK
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Drafted social media posts and created videos with eye for viral content strategies.
- Reviewed information and elements regularly on websites and pages for accuracy and functionality.
- Wrote press releases or other media communications to promote clients.
- Prepared or edited employee newsletters or stockholders' reports for internal or external audiences.
Reporter/News Anchor
KOCO 5 News
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Cultivated relationships with sources and key figures in local area to reliably produce top-notch news coverage.
- Generated, wrote and delivered breaking news stories, special reports and features segments for leading market station.
News Reporter
KRCR News Channel 7
Redding, CA
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Secured exclusive interviews with key individuals for breaking news and headline stories.
- Interviewed sources, shot and edited video, wrote digital content, reported stories live for local TV news.
News Partnership Intern
NBC News
New York City, New York
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Work with local affiliates by sharing network content/ produce talent cross-talks/ promoting local investigative stories
Education
MA - Journalism / Investigative Journalism
University of Missouri
05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Professional Writing
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05.2018
Skills
- Field Reporting
- Investigative Reporting
- Social Media Content Creator
- Story Development
- Shooting/ Editing video for story content
- Work under tight deadlines
- Interviewing
- Relationship Building
- Detail-Oriented
- Blog Writing
- Multimedia Storytelling
- Proof Reading/Editing
- Fact-Checking
- Adobe Premiere
- AP Style Writing
- Ms Office (Word, Excel & Power-Point)
- Adobe Photoshop
- Creative Thinking
- Content Creation
- Canva
- Graphic Design
- Website Development
- Email Marketing
- Public Speaking
- Novelist/ Children's book author
- Social Media Management
- Photography
Additional Information
Beautiful Dream Society - non profit (Oklahoma City, OK)
- Raised over $12,000 for human trafficking victims in the State of Oklahoma
- Served as: staff writer for social media / blog
- Served as: spokesperson for shelter - speaking to various organizations across the state
Miss Oklahoma Organization - Miss McAlester 2018
- Served as advocate for human trafficking awareness / Author / Speaker
Author of Stand for the Silent, a novella
- Children's book author/ Murder mystery novelist
Timeline
Director of Marketing Communications
Compass Capital Managment
03.2024 - Current
Executive Communication and Marketing Manager
Edmond Area Chamber Of Commerce
10.2023 - 03.2024
Reporter/News Anchor
KOCO 5 News
06.2022 - 09.2023
News Reporter
KRCR News Channel 7
07.2020 - 04.2022
News Partnership Intern
NBC News
01.2020 - 05.2020
MA - Journalism / Investigative Journalism
University of Missouri
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Professional Writing
University of Oklahoma