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Kenyatta Victoria

Kenyatta Victoria

Freelance Journalist
Stone Mountain,Georgia

Summary

Passionate journalist with background in delivering captivating visual, written and online pieces. Exceptional storyteller and interviewer.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Emmett Till Fellowship

Emmett Till And Mamie Till-Mobley Institute
Chicago, IL
02.2022 - Current
  • Assisted in research for a school curriculum development project that tells long form narrative stories about Emmett Till
  • Collaborated in the development and implementation of curriculum distribution strategies
  • Studied confidential information such as books, documentaries and curriculum structure for the Till Institute

Managing Editor

Freedom Revamped
08.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw compliance with style guide, editorial guidelines and brand identity throughout entire publication portfolio.
  • Oversaw publication of digital and print products, aligning multi-media content strategies to maintain cohesive brand identity.
  • Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.
  • Proofread, edited, and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.

Fellow

The Chicago Tribune
Chicago, IL
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Reported on COVID-19's effect on Unemployment in Chicago
  • Worked with photo desk & Instagram team to reach goal of 200,000 followers
  • Created content and pitched ideas such as reels and guide posts
  • Produced and hosted a Facebook live interview with economist to discuss unemployment reaching almost 6,000 viewers

Contributing Writer

Contrast Magazine
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Developed story and content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal
  • Wrote articles and stories for use in online
  • Collaborated cross-functionally and developed strong working relationships with key stakeholders.

Staff Writer

The Blak Lotus
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Built robust stories to engage audiences and increase readership successfully
  • Developed sources to facilitate stories and improve information gathering
  • Narrated human interest stories, uncovered political misdeeds to keep readers informed.

Editorial Intern

Rolling Out Magazine
Atlanta, Georgia
11.2020 - 05.2021
  • Edited the rolling out morning show visuals to gain audience attraction
  • Interviewed and produced Q&A stories discussing business, music and lifestyle
  • Accumulated over 200+ clips of features stories and video segments.

Education

Bachelors of Arts - Mass Media Arts, Journalism

Clark Atlanta University

Master of Science - Magazine Specialization

Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism
Chicago, IL
06.2022

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • WordPress
  • Canva
  • SEO
  • Critical Thinking
  • Facebook and Twitter
  • Feature Writing
  • Trending Stories
  • Story Pitches
  • Beat Reporting
  • Researching
  • Interviewing Skills

Websites

Accomplishments

  • Columbia Business School's Business of Entertainment Certification

Timeline

Emmett Till Fellowship

Emmett Till And Mamie Till-Mobley Institute
02.2022 - Current

Managing Editor

Freedom Revamped
08.2021 - Current

Fellow

The Chicago Tribune
06.2021 - 08.2021

Contributing Writer

Contrast Magazine
01.2021 - 08.2021

Staff Writer

The Blak Lotus
01.2021 - 04.2021

Editorial Intern

Rolling Out Magazine
11.2020 - 05.2021

Bachelors of Arts - Mass Media Arts, Journalism

Clark Atlanta University

Master of Science - Magazine Specialization

Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism

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