Keith K. Henry
Pikesville,Maryland
Summary
Dynamic freelance writer and photographer with a proven track record at the Baltimore Afro-American Newspaper. Expert in AP Style writing and content creation, I excel in engaging diverse audiences while delivering compelling narratives. Adept at multimedia storytelling and effective communication, I have successfully covered major sporting events, enhancing audience interaction and satisfaction.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Writer & Photographer
Baltimore Afro-American Newspaper
Baltimore, MD
02.2001 - Current
- Demonstrates journalistic integrity, while developing creative skills.
- Provides an unbiased and honest approach to all content while expanding diverse audiences demographically.
- Provides real time call-in updates to live sporting shows and audiences.
- Conducts press conferences - while interviewing multiple subjects, intertwining with research and contrasting data flows into an optimal and easily consumed presentation for views.
- Key Accomplishments: Writer for various sports organizations including but not limited to Coppin State, Morgan State & UMES Athletics, Washington Mystics (WNBA), Baltimore Ravens & Washington Redskins (NFL)
Play-by-Play & Color Commentator
Radio B.I.M
Baltimore, MD
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Developed advanced skills in the digital media arena.
- Responsibilities included conducting pre/post-show meetings to establish desired content.
- Duties also include formulating scripts and coordinating guest appearances including booking of guests, ensuring the audience has digital interaction during a live broadcast and reviewing the overall quality of the show after completion.
- Served as on-air talent, providing entertainment to our viewers while enlightening them with a comedic yet factual approach to sports based on a hard look at the truth.
- Key Accomplishments: Covered major events as an on-air reporter for Loyola (MD) women’s basketball, men’s & women’s soccer.
Intern
Keeping It Real Radio Show
Baltimore, MD
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Responsibilities included working to develop the company website, blog posts, press releases, campaigns, and strategies.
- Managed company social accounts and track analytics.
- Duties also included fact checking, researching, guest coordination and conducting audio checks.
- Key Accomplishments: Served as on-air contributor.
Sportswriter
WomanScope News Magazine
Baltimore, MD
09.2011 - 05.2012
- Responsibilities included exhibiting advanced skills in AP Style while developing content for diverse audiences.
- Pitched and developed creative stories while generating original content for sports blogs.
Education
Certificate Program - News and Sports Education
Broadcasting Institute of Maryland
08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - English- Media Arts
Coppin State University
05.2007
Skills
- MS Office
- Customer Service
- Social Media
- Project Management
- Research
- Writing
- Advocacy
- Website Development
- Reporting
- On-Air Talent
- Production Assisting
- Remote Work
- Podcasting
- Team Leader
- Adobe Audition
- Community Engagement & Data Analytics
- Content creation
- AP Style writing
- Sports reporting
- Fact checking
- Effective communication
- Adaptability to feedback
- Networking skills
- Content development
- Social media
- Journalism
- Multimedia content creation
Certification
- Chips Quinn Scholar, Fall 2000
- National Association of Black Journalists
- Baltimore Association of Black Journalists
References
- Stan Bradley, Salisbury University, Athletics Development Officer, 410-677-5069, sbradley@salisbury.edu
- Kevin Paige, Morgan State University, Assistant SID, 443-885-3009, ravenspr26@aol.com
- Rob Knox, Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Senior Director for Strategic Communications, 202-507-4851, robert.knox@tmcf.org
- Steve Kramer, Coppin State University, Director of Athletic Communications, 410-951-3729, skramer@coppin.edu
Activities
- Collegiate Official, Volleyball Line Judge & Libero Tracker, 2012 - 2022
- Public Address Announcer, Baltimore Dodgers, 2015 - 2016
- Assistant Volleyball Coach, Baltimore City College High School, 1995 - 2022
Timeline
Intern
Keeping It Real Radio Show
07.2013 - 07.2014
Play-by-Play & Color Commentator
Radio B.I.M
09.2012 - 08.2014
Sportswriter
WomanScope News Magazine
09.2011 - 05.2012
Freelance Writer & Photographer
Baltimore Afro-American Newspaper
02.2001 - Current
Certificate Program - News and Sports Education
Broadcasting Institute of Maryland
Bachelor of Arts - English- Media Arts
Coppin State University
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