MANDELA NAMASTE
BROOKLYN,NY
Summary
Experienced media professional who thrives in fast-paced production environments while juggling various time-sensitive projects simultaneously. Has long track record of engaging audiences through a variety of storytelling formats, from journalism to live television and film production to communications and public relations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Assistant
Wise Woman Productions
06.2026 - 07.2026
- Coordinated logistical support on set of short film "Helga," carrying filming equipment, securing locations, capturing BTS pictures, and conducting interviews with cast and crew for social media content.
Freelance Writer
The Cool Down
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Produced approximately 200 articles on climate, sustainability and consumer-impact topics- about one 500-word article per day
- Researched emerging environmental trends and simplified complex issues into accessible content for diverse audiences
Associate Producer
Embassy Row/Amazon Prime
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted two daily sports talk shows on Amazon Prime- "Game Breakers" & "From the Desk of Master T"
- Collaborated with show hosts to enhance segment development and co-producers to develop segment concepts, interview topics and more
- Broadened comedian hosts' knowledge of sports through briefings on recent news and daily research packets
- Built and managed on-screen graphics during live broadcasts
Communications Intern
Major League Baseball
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Wrote press releases and prepared media materials to enhance organizational communications
- Expanded a twice-daily executive news digest to all 5,000 MLB employees after strong leadership adoption
- Compiled post-event media coverage reports to assess communications effectiveness and audience engagement
Freelance Writer
Bleacher Report
08.2019 - 09.2022
- Wrote nearly 200 NBA articles, frequently attracting over 100k views on B/R's app and social platforms
- Produced efficient, clean writing that led to invitations to cover additional beats such as breaking news, March Madness, and the Summer Olympics, requiring fast turnaround
Editorial Intern
Bleacher Report
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Supported daily editorial operations through web production, content management and workflow coordination
- Contributed to a 25% increase in website and app traffic through utilization of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and related audience analytics
- Expanded Bleacher Report's freelance writer database by 150% through proactive outreach and relationship building
Communications Intern
The Jackie Robinson Foundation
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Developed social media content and graphics to enhance organizational outreach initiatives
- Evaluated Foundation's YouTube presence and proposed plan to boost content production and engagement
Editorial Intern
Sports Illustrated
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Conducted research for editorial projects and special publications, including an All-Time NFL Draft showcasing 12 football legends, enhancing publication depth and audience engagement
- Provided social media coverage of live events like NBA Draft Media Day, generating millions of interactions on Twitter and attracting viral engagement from notable basketball figures
Skills
- Journalism
- Digital media
- Live television & film production
- Editorial strategy
- Search Engine Optimization
- Audience analytics
- Media relations
- Content Management Systems
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Final Cut
- Google Suite
- Critical Mention
- Cision
Education And Awards
- Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Africana Studies, Williams College, 2019
- Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholar, 2019
Timeline
Production Assistant
Wise Woman Productions
06.2026 - 07.2026
Freelance Writer
The Cool Down
01.2025 - 11.2025
Associate Producer
Embassy Row/Amazon Prime
06.2023 - 10.2023
Communications Intern
Major League Baseball
09.2022 - 01.2023
Freelance Writer
Bleacher Report
08.2019 - 09.2022
Editorial Intern
Bleacher Report
06.2019 - 08.2019
Communications Intern
The Jackie Robinson Foundation
06.2018 - 08.2018
Editorial Intern
Sports Illustrated
06.2017 - 08.2017