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Madison Hunt

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Dynamic entertainment and investigative reporter with a proven track record at GROWN Magazine, driving a 20% increase in reader traffic through exclusive interviews. Skilled in storytelling and social media strategy, I excel at crafting impactful narratives that shape policy discussions and engage diverse audiences.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Entertainment Reporter

GROWN Magazine
New York, NY
04.2025 - Current
  • Crafted in-depth cultural profiles and interviews featuring Black women in music and entertainment.
  • Achieved 20% monthly increase in reader traffic through exclusive interviews.
  • Established a recurring series spotlighting emerging Black talent, enhancing GROWN's next-gen readership.
  • Collaborated with editors to refine content strategy and boost social media promotion.

Child Welfare & Investigative Reporter

The Imprintery
New York, NY
04.2021 - 07.2023
  • Published over 50 impactful stories on New York City's child welfare system, shaping policy discussions.
  • Conducted investigations into foster care and youth homelessness, earning accolades from advocacy groups.
  • Established a reliable network of sources, including agency officials and social workers.
  • Authored articles frequently referenced by policymakers and community leaders.

Assistant Editor & Podcast Host

Traklife Media Group
Los Angeles, CA
05.2020 - 01.2022
  • Managed editorial team of 10 interns, enhancing content tone and output consistency.
  • Executed audience engagement strategies that increased podcast downloads beyond 2,000.
  • Produced music reviews and artist spotlights, driving 25% traffic increase during promotions.
  • Created and hosted Writer’s Block podcast, featuring interviews with artists and exploring creative processes.

Annapolis Legislative Reporter

Capital News Service
Annapolis, MD
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Reported live from Maryland General Assembly, emphasizing racial equity, healthcare, and environmental legislation.
  • Co-published front-page investigative features picked up by the Washington Post and Baltimore Sun.
  • Developed multimedia packages integrating video, audio, and photojournalism to engage audiences.

Education

Master of Science - Journalism

University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD
05-2021

Bachelor of Science - Communications

St. John's University
Jamaica, NY
05-2018

Skills

  • Fact-checking
  • Event coverage
  • Video editing
  • Storytelling
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Feature writing
  • Social media strategy
  • Search engine optimization SEO

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Entertainment Reporter

GROWN Magazine
04.2025 - Current

Child Welfare & Investigative Reporter

The Imprintery
04.2021 - 07.2023

Annapolis Legislative Reporter

Capital News Service
01.2021 - 04.2021

Assistant Editor & Podcast Host

Traklife Media Group
05.2020 - 01.2022

Master of Science - Journalism

University of Maryland, College Park

Bachelor of Science - Communications

St. John's University

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