Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Referral
Leadership Experience
Languages
Timeline
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MOUSSA A. DIAKITE

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Capitol Bureau Intern Reporter

WCIA 3/ PAR Program
Springfield, IL
01.2025 - Current
  • Cover general breaking news in the region
  • 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 innovative statewide and local stories to the news manager
  • Conducted research on legislative bills, trends and offbeat topics.
  • Assist in producing Capitol Connection, a weekly TV segment that covers Illinois politics

Producer/ Reporter

Leatherneck Insider & 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 trend 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 segments.
  • Generating distinctive stories that meet the needs of digital audiences

Education

Master's - Public Affairs Reporting

University of Illinois at Springfield
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcasting and Journalism, Sports Broadcasting

Western Illinois University
05.2024

Skills

  • Great News Sense
  • Microsoft Suite
  • Excellent communication
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Research skills
  • Source building
  • AP Style
  • Deadline-driven and dependable

Referral

Cole Henke - Bureau Chief

chenke@wcia.com

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 & 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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