Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Accomplishments
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Erica Yirenkyi

CT

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Journalist

UCTV
09.2023 - Current
  • Maintained ethical standards while reporting on sensitive or controversial topics.
  • Collaborated with advisors and mentors to enhance journalistic skills and career prospects.
  • Attended press conferences and media events to gather information and quotes.
  • Delivered updates on stories through live broadcasts and recorded segments.
  • Contributed to editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
  • Edited, proofread, and fact-checked content for accuracy.
  • Reported from field locations and reported on stories under tight deadlines.
  • Conducted interviews with students, staff, and community members for local event coverage.
  • Developed strong research skills to ensure credibility and accuracy in articles.

Administrative Assistant

UCONN Natural Resources And The Environment
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Received and sorted incoming mail and packages, ensuring proper dispatch and distribution.
  • Enhanced team productivity by managing communication channels and ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
  • Maintained accurate records with diligent data entry and database management for the department website.
  • Edited the department website using Aurora WordPress.
  • Facilitated the timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational objectives.
  • Efficiently distributed incoming mail to expedite responses to inquiries.
  • Developed and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures for increased efficiency.
  • Assisted staff with daily tasks and special projects.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence, as well as handling incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Fostered a positive work environment through effective communication and professional relationship-building.

CONTENT CREATOR

INDEPENDENT
08.2022 - Current
  • Consistently create, edit, and post personal social media content across various platforms, including those of my church and small business.
  • Collaborate with brands to promote products and services, maintaining and increasing brand awareness within targeted communities.
  • Conceptualize, film, edit, and post pictures and videos across platforms to foster community and engage the audience.
  • Manage and maintain an active social media presence across personal TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram accounts, as well as overseeing platforms for a church and a small business.
  • Implement creative strategies to enhance storytelling and engage followers consistently across different content formats.
  • Stay updated on digital technology and social media trends to optimize ongoing content performance.

Television News Intern

News 8 WTNH
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Shadowed news reporters, anchors, producers, and photographers.
  • Observed live shows, ongoing stories, interviews, and press conferences.
  • Practiced shots and created demo reels.
  • Networked and gained advice from industry professionals.
  • Gained valuable insights into the broadcast industry by shadowing experienced journalists and producers.
  • Assisted camera operators during location shoots, setting up equipment and capturing high-quality footage.
  • Developed professional communication skills through interactions with diverse sources, colleagues, and interview subjects.
  • Participated in editorial meetings to pitch ideas and discuss ongoing projects.
  • Gained hands-on experience with video editing software to enhance storytelling techniques for broadcast news packages.
  • Built a network of industry contacts, fostering valuable connections for future career opportunities.


CORNELL DAILY SUN

Writer for News department
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Pitched news story ideas and selected stories to cover for publication.
  • Completed necessary tasks to cover stories, including conducting interviews and reaching out to sources.
  • Maintained constant communication with the editor throughout the reporting process.
  • Reported on and accurately wrote stories being covered, adhering to journalistic standards and guidelines.

PODCAST CO-HOST

Black Voices On the Hill
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Thoroughly researched potential guest speakers for "Black Voices on the Hill" podcast episodes.
  • Scheduled dates and times for podcast episodes, coordinating with guest speakers.
  • Conducted brief research on guest speakers to prepare for interviews.
  • Conducted podcast episodes and interviews with guest speakers.
  • Uploaded interviews to the community drive for editing and release.
  • Promoted episodes and the podcast as a whole through various channels.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Earth, Cornell University
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Distributed office mail and managed front desk responsibilities.
  • Assisted the office manager and staff with various tasks as needed.
  • Ensured the office was clean, organized, and stocked with supplies.
  • Handled incoming calls and directed callers to the appropriate department or employee.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Broadcast

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Media Communication

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Frank Scott Bunnell High School
Stratford, CT
01.2021

Skills

  • Pays close attention to detail in all tasks and projects
  • Proficient in social media management and content creation
  • Possesses adequate editing and technological skills for content production
  • Familiar with Aurora WordPress for website management
  • Skilled in using Google and Microsoft applications
  • Capable of effective documentation and recordkeeping
  • Strong conversationalist and interviewer
  • Maintains positive and friendly demeanor in all interactions
  • Demonstrates effective organizational skills for multitasking

Accomplishments

  • Accepted and attended Cornell University
  • Accepted and attending the University of Connecticut
  • Interned at WTNH News 8 summer 2023
  • Received a service award for voluntary work and service in church.

Timeline

Student Journalist

UCTV
09.2023 - Current

Administrative Assistant

UCONN Natural Resources And The Environment
09.2023 - 05.2024

Television News Intern

News 8 WTNH
06.2023 - 08.2023

CORNELL DAILY SUN

Writer for News department
02.2023 - 05.2023

PODCAST CO-HOST

Black Voices On the Hill
10.2022 - 05.2023

CONTENT CREATOR

INDEPENDENT
08.2022 - Current

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Earth, Cornell University
01.2022 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Broadcast

University of Connecticut

Bachelor of Arts - Media Communication

Cornell University

High School Diploma -

Frank Scott Bunnell High School
Erica Yirenkyi