Amaris Edwards
Chicago,IL
Summary
Motivated Social Media strategist/Journalist with deep passion for marketing and public relations. Well-versed in creating engaging content, monitoring posts and editing publications. Knowledgeable team player works diligently to meet and exceed assigned goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Media Manager Intern
Mama Africa's Marketplace
09.2023 - Current
- Created engaging content to catch attention of potential customers.
- Responded to comments, posts, and questions from various channels.
- Researched relevant industry trends to develop engaging, topical social media content.
- Increased brand awareness and followers through comprehensive social media campaign management.
- Optimized social media content for maximum engagement and reach.
- Created customized marketing materials to increase product awareness.
Reporter/Podcast
The Columbia Chronicle
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
- Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
- Developed stories by researching facts and tracking down sources.
- Responded quickly to emergencies and other breaking news stories.
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
- Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
Journalism and Radio Production-Yollocalli
One Summer Chicago
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Operated studio sound boards, desks, and playout software for slick, professional broadcasts.
- Produced creative radio segments focused on music, current events and lifestyle topics.
- Recorded and edited high-quality interviews and audio clips for broadcast.
- Found, researched, fact-checked and wrote scripts for relevant topics in local news.
- Engaged listeners through social media platforms to increase station visibility.
Staff Reporter
True Star Media And Foundation
10.2017 - 08.2020
- Researched and produced daily news reports.
- Conducted live and taped interviews to obtain information.
- Partnered with media executives to produce compelling stories.
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Media And Digital Strategy
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL12.2024
High School Diploma -
Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy
Chicago06.2020
Skills
- Digital Trend Tracking
- Social Media Platforms
- Microsoft Office
- Campaign Implementation
- Social Ad Campaigns
- Audience Segmentation
- Customer Engagement
- Journalistic Reporting
- Issue Research
- Beat Reporting
- Story Pitches
- Evaluate Leads
Timeline
Social Media Manager Intern
Mama Africa's Marketplace
09.2023 - Current
Reporter/Podcast
The Columbia Chronicle
01.2021 - 05.2023
Journalism and Radio Production-Yollocalli
One Summer Chicago
07.2020 - 10.2020
Staff Reporter
True Star Media And Foundation
10.2017 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Social Media And Digital Strategy
Columbia College Chicago
High School Diploma -
Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy
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