MOUSSA ABDOULLAYE DIAKITE
Summary
Resourceful Reporter with a strong desire to cover breaking news, with a great news sense, a fast learner, and with a great sense of visual storytelling ability.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Capitol Bureau Intern Reporter
WCIA 3/ PAR Program
Springfield, IL
01.2025 - Current
- Cover breaking news in short notice
- Write, shoots and edits daily captivating stories for web and broadcast.
- Arranges interviews with lawmakers, people and experts on the matter who can provide information about stories
- Pitches daily relevant statewide and local stories to news producers
- Conducted research on legislative bills and analyzed their impact on the public and businesses
Producer/ Reporter
Leatherneck Insider TV & WIU TV News
Macomb, IL
10.2020 - 05.2024
- Created engaging news stories for TV and digital focusing on local news coverage
- Wrote, shot and edited own segments on Africa Cup to run during the show
- Arranged interviews with people and organizations who can provide information about stories
- Organized a discussion panel focused on the importance of diversity that won an award
- Making sure that all produced content meets journalistic standards and production quality
Multimedia Production Intern
NBC Chicago
Chicago, IL
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Created a 90-second show that covered sports, news, and Spanish, which was implemented full-time in 2024
- Researched recent news and wrote a ticker for the 10 PM show
- Collaborated with the creative team to produce videos and digital content that are on-brand and drive results for the White Sox and Chicago Bears segment.
Education
Master's - Public Affairs Reporting
University of Illinois at Springfield
Springfield, IL05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcasting and Journalism, Sports Broadcasting
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL05.2024
Skills
- Adobe Suite
- Microsoft Suite
- Excellent communication
- Interviewing techniques
- Research skills
- Source building
- Task prioritization
- Deadline-driven
Leadership Experience
- Social Media Coordinator, African Student Association, Macomb, IL, 08/01/21-05/01/24,
- Managed social media platforms effectively by sharing information on events hosted by the association., Communicated with event coordinators from different organizations, fostering collaborative relationships., Contributed to the overall success and visibility of the African Student Association.
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
Bambara
Native/ Bilingual
Malinke
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Capitol Bureau Intern Reporter
WCIA 3/ PAR Program
01.2025 - Current
Multimedia Production Intern
NBC Chicago
06.2023 - 08.2023
Producer/ Reporter
Leatherneck Insider TV & WIU TV News
10.2020 - 05.2024
Master's - Public Affairs Reporting
University of Illinois at Springfield
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcasting and Journalism, Sports Broadcasting
Western Illinois University
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