Naoka Foreman
Henderson,NV
Summary
Dynamic media professional with a proven track record at Courier Newsroom, The Nevadan-El Nevadense, excelling in content creation and social media strategy. Skilled in policy analysis and cross-platform communication, I drive audience engagement through compelling storytelling and strategic content, significantly enhancing online presence and fostering community relationships.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nevada Political Correspondent
Courier Newsroom The Nevadan
04.2025 - Current
- Curate political beat through creation of daily news digest posts for social media that resonates with diverse audiences
- Created diverse content, including short news clips, scripted videos on trending political interests, and beat-focused articles to engage various audiences.
- Drove growth of online presence through engaging content strategies and crafted compelling content that consistently resonated with audiences.
- Achieved weekly output goals in fast-paced newsroom, ensuring continuous information flow.
Founder/Editor-in-Chief
News From the Margin
12.2019 - Current
- Original reporting focused on marginalized communities and topics sidelined by mainstream politics
- Hosting monthly live interviews with guests ranging from politicians, lobbyists, community organizers, business owners, and local influencers
- Elevate awareness of diverse topics within community
- Collaborate with community organizations and small businesses
- Oversaw all aspects of operations, including product development, marketing, sales, customer service, and finance
Writer and Reporter
Vegas PBS/Nevada Independent
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Cultivated acollaborative partnership between Nevada Independent and Vegas PBS to elevate community engagement
- Launched live stream listening sessions initiative at Vegas PBS to hear thecommunity's perspective on news coverage that far exceeded attendance expectations
- Collaborate with senior executives on community-oriented news coverage
- Hosted a community event focused on youth and the underrepresented public
General Assignment and Political Reporter
Nevada Independent
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Establish mutually beneficial relationships with sources and community
- Develop and pitch stories related to the local and national political landscape
- Researched political developments affecting Nevada's communities and reported findings.
- Analyzed government policies and their impact on residents, providing clear insights.
- Expanded the newspaper's access to diverse audiences by developing targeted content and outreach strategies.
Graduate Assistant and Digital Marketing Coordinator
University of Nevada Las Vegas, College of Education
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with team to develop effective campaigns and manage recruitment and CRM processes.
- Supervised team of interns to ensure successful project execution and maintain quality standards.
- Created successful workflow that resulted in weekly content generation
- Composed landing pages and newsletters to highlight key stories and engage target audience.
Education
Master of Arts - Journalism And Media Studies
University of Nevada Las Vegas, College of Education
Las Vegas, NV06-2022
Skills
- Policy analysis
- Content creation and writing
- Press and media relations
- Crisis communication
- Public speaking
- Social media strategy
- Podcasting
References
Available upon request
Accomplishments
2024 Nevada Press Association First Place Award for coverage of underserved communities
Timeline
Nevada Political Correspondent
Courier Newsroom The Nevadan
04.2025 - Current
Writer and Reporter
Vegas PBS/Nevada Independent
10.2023 - 02.2024
General Assignment and Political Reporter
Nevada Independent
02.2022 - 02.2024
Founder/Editor-in-Chief
News From the Margin
12.2019 - Current
Graduate Assistant and Digital Marketing Coordinator
University of Nevada Las Vegas, College of Education
08.2018 - 05.2021
Master of Arts - Journalism And Media Studies
University of Nevada Las Vegas, College of Education