Layla Reynolds
Oxford,AL
Summary
Dynamic and creative communication student with experience in digital content, creation, social media management, journalism, and public relations. Certified in Adobe Premier Pro and Hootsuite Social Media Marketing. Experienced with live broadcasting and real-time reporting. Utilizes strong communication skills to deliver clear and engaging news stories.
Overview
2
2
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
News Anchor
Troy University
Troy, AL
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Anchored Local News, Weather, and Global News segments
- Created voice overs
- Researched topics for news segments
- Interviewed persons of interest for news topics
- Produced News Segments
- Attended cast meetings
- Worked with colleagues to create and produce news stories
- Collaborated with producers and management to develop newscasts, promotions and teases.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in a fast-paced news environment while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Enhanced viewer engagement by incorporating compelling storytelling techniques and dynamic on-air presentation.
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
- Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
- Delivered live news broadcasts, ensuring accuracy and clarity in reporting.
Student Involvement Office Assistant
Troy University
Troy, AL
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Created social media platforms for student involvement activities
- Facilitated various student events
- Created posters, flyers, and other digital print materials to promote student activities
- Worked with SGA administrators and other student workers to create student events
- Participated in various student-led events
- Interviewed students for event ideas
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Took and followed detailed directions from others.
- Contributed to a positive campus atmosphere through exceptional customer service, assisting students and faculty with inquiries and concerns.
- Boosted student engagement in campus activities by actively promoting events and programs through social media and on-campus marketing efforts.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Major: Communication Arts Minor: Multimedia Journalism
Troy University
Troy, AL 08.2022 - 05.2026
Skills
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Social Media
- Video editing proficiency
- Exceptional communicator
- Strong interviewing skills
- Video editing
- Field reporting
- Multimedia production
- Graphic design
- Professional demeanor
- Content Creation
- Editing
- Hootsuite Social Media Marketing
- Website Development
- Project management
- Report writing
Accomplishments
- Inducted into the Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society for Communication Students
- Maintained a GPA of 3.3 or higher
- Pledged Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated
- Received the Lamar P. Higgins Leadership Scholarship
Certification
- Abode Premium Pro
- Hootsuite Social Media Marketing
Service Learning
- Created fliers and posters for special events and programs
- Posted student event information on various social media platforms
- Assisted Campus Pantry Organization by restocking food and clothing
- Assisted the Cool Bike Ride Foundation with gift disbursement and participant organization
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events with organization and planning
- Communicated with staff members about volunteer opportunities
- Interviewed various students to obtain feedback for news segments
- Created voiceovers for student interviews for news segments
Timeline
News Anchor
Troy University
08.2025 - 05.2026
Bachelor’s Degree - Major: Communication Arts Minor: Multimedia Journalism
Troy University
08.2022 - 05.2026
Student Involvement Office Assistant
Troy University
08.2022 - 05.2025