Danteé Ramos
Somerset,NJ
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Entertainment Reporter
Baller Alert
New York, NY
12.2023 - Current
- Attended entertainment events to interview celebrities and capture exclusive content for stories as freelancer
- Created multimedia content related to freelance entertainment news stories.
- Developed and pursued stories independently and for assignment, covering range of topics and events.
Freelance Entertainment Writer
Blavity
New York, NY
08.2021 - Current
- Delivered high-quality, insightful, informative and entertaining written content while meeting tight deadlines.
- Interviewed contacts by phone, Skype and in person for human nature stories for weekly newspaper column.
- Wrote and earned multiple "top ten" stories weekly
- Helped successfully launch Blavity's new verticle, BlavityU
Content Creator
Freelance
Somerset, NJ
01.2019 - Current
- Developed content strategies for social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
- Managed multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines.
- Curated content for social media platforms.
- Conducted interviews with industry professionals for feature-length videos.
- Developed GIFs, memes and other entertaining visual content to engage audiences and gain followers.
- Create engaging content for several brands such as Sallys Beauty, American Cancer Fund, and more.
Content Creator
Cantu
New York, NY
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with other departments in order to ensure content was consistent with the brand's messaging.
- Presented ideas and storyboards to clients.
- Followed trends in industry and target genre to capitalize on emerging trends.
- Curated content for social media platforms.
MTV News On-Air Host
Paramount Pictures
New York, NY
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Host weekly MTV News show
- Hosted MTV's 2023 Live Grammy's After Show
- Pitch news stories for weekly reports
- Report weekly trending news and interview celebrity guest
News Writer
Remezcla
New York, NY
12.2022 - 12.2023
- One-off writing opportunity for Remezcla's 2022 and 2023 Samsung campaign.
- Curated a Samsung x Latine gift guide
- Performed extensive research to back up stories.
- Wrote stories to prescribed editorial style and format standards, meeting expected objectives.
Podcast Host
Black Girls in Media
Somerset, NJ
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Produce and host weekly podcast episodes that have grown to over 500 weekly plays within 2 season
- Increased listeners by 20% through advertisements and dynamic hosting.
- Pitch and execute story ideas for episodes
Freelance Journalist
Where is the Buzz
Los Angeles, US
02.2019 - 12.2021
- Conduct interviews with subjects in and connected to the music industry
- Contribute to award show coverage of performances and the commentary around them
- Interviews gain over 3k views on Youtube, reach over 40k
- Write and oversee original stories based on music events, music news and music releases
Content Creator
Ogx Beauty
Somerset, NJ
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Edited videos using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects software.
- Curated content for social media platforms.
- Utilized editing and photography tools to enhance storytelling.
News Personality
The Source Magazine
Manhattan, NY
02.2018 - 09.2019
- Ideate content on connected topics, films & genres of music
- Collaborate with the editorial, marketing, social, and video teams on original and branded content projects
- Produced and created weekly Source Reports for Youtube gaining over 10k views
- Interviewed notable Celebrities for segments "Wrongfully Convicted", "Up in the source" and "HER Source"
Freelance On-Air Talent
Global Grind
Manhattan, NY
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Write accurate and concise music-related news articles
- Attend press conferences to gather information and Interview celebrity guests
- Attended to administrative tasks such as scheduling interviews, creating shortlists, and contacting studios to avoid press junket delays.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication and Journalism
Kean University
Union, NJ06-2018
Skills
- SAG Eligible
- News reporting
- Storytelling
- Creative Writing
- Video Production
- Social Media Content Creation
- Social Media Marketing
- Editorial
- Interviews
- Pitching
Timeline
Freelance Entertainment Reporter
Baller Alert
12.2023 - Current
Content Creator
Cantu
12.2023 - 04.2024
News Writer
Remezcla
12.2022 - 12.2023
MTV News On-Air Host
Paramount Pictures
09.2022 - 02.2024
Freelance Entertainment Writer
Blavity
08.2021 - Current
Podcast Host
Black Girls in Media
09.2020 - 06.2022
Content Creator
Ogx Beauty
03.2020 - 08.2020
Freelance Journalist
Where is the Buzz
02.2019 - 12.2021
Content Creator
Freelance
01.2019 - Current
Freelance On-Air Talent
Global Grind
11.2018 - 04.2019
News Personality
The Source Magazine
02.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication and Journalism
Kean University