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Jailah Pettis

Kings Mountain,NC

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Digital Media Contractor

Amplify Equity

Remote

03.2026 - Current

Developed and managed a 30-day editorial calendar aligned with fundraising campaigns and program milestones
Managed social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), producing consistent, high-quality content and maintaining audience engagement
Created short-form video content and campaign visuals to highlight program impact and participant success stories
Designed and distributed monthly newsletters and drafted targeted fundraising appeals to support donor engagement
Implemented email list segmentation to improve audience targeting using Mailchimp and Constant Contact
Monitored and responded to comments and messages to strengthen community engagement and brand presence
Amplified partner organizations and local equity initiatives through strategic tagging and content sharing

Communications Associate

Office of State Senator Lea Webb, 52nd Senate District

Binghamton, NY

03.2024 - 10.2024

Developed planning documents and talking points for 20+ events, including ribbon cuttings and grand openings, ensuring clear and organized stakeholder communication
Supported the Senator at public events through photography and content creation, boosting social media engagement by 25% and contributing to newsletters reaching 1,000+ subscribers
Coordinated five Empire Award press conferences and commendation ceremonies, recognizing 20+ businesses and individuals across multiple counties
Scheduled and facilitated 12 monthly media interviews and prepared 10+ briefing documents, including leading mock interviews to strengthen messaging and delivery
Wrote and distributed 20+ press releases, newsletters, and official communications to highlight legislative updates and district initiatives
Managed social media accounts (Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, & X) with an average of three posts per day, maintaining consistent audience engagement
Drafted speeches, scripts, and video content while monitoring daily news and submitting relevant clips to support broader press operations

Multimedia Journalist

WBNG

Johnson City, NY

10.2023 - 03.2024

Produced 50+ news packages and VOSOTs covering local events for early morning and noon broadcasts
Pitched 7 story ideas daily focused on community issues, public policy, and local events
Conducted 20+ weekly interviews with sources via phone and email, strengthening storytelling and audience engagement
Met daily deadlines while managing 5+ concurrent assignments in a fast-paced newsroom
Delivered breaking news coverage through live broadcasts and real-time updates on social media, reaching 10,000+ viewers
Edited and archived daily news packages using Edius, ensuring high-quality audio and visual production

Sports Multimedia Journalist

Queen City News

Charlotte, NC

07.2023 - 08.2023

Assisted a team of five reporters during Carolina Panthers Training Camp, conducting 10+ player interviews and supporting live coverage
Shadowed daily press conferences with coaches and players to identify key storylines for Charlotte Sports Live
Edited highlight reels and pregame segments for broadcasts reaching 10,000+ viewers
Filmed practices and produced voiceover segments using Adobe Premiere for live shows
Attended 15+ training camp sessions and collaborated with anchors and a sideline reporter to strengthen live reporting skills