Peyton Mikolayek
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Insightful senior White House correspondent specializing in political and current events writing. Experienced in producing timely articles and tracking significant developments, delivering well-researched content that informs and engages diverse audiences.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior White House Correspondent
AKSM Media
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
09.2025 - Current
- Produce accessible reporting on executive branch policy, presidential leadership, and national current events.
- Track White House briefings, announcements, and political developments to inform timely coverage.
- Write weekly articles analyzing White House activity and major U.S. political developments.
Content Creator
StandBy Talent
Port Huron, MI
02.2023 - Current
- Build and manage personal creator brand @peytonliveslife, reaching 550,000+ followers across TikTok (500K) and Instagram (50K).
- Produce short-form lifestyle and commentary content that regularly generates hundreds of thousands to millions of views per video.
- Partner with brands through paid partnerships and sponsored content, integrating products into authentic, audience-focused storytelling.
Social Media Intern
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Monitored platform analytics, tracking engagement metrics to inform content strategy and optimize performance.Assisted in managing official Johns Hopkins University social media accounts, creating content to promote campus events, student initiatives, and university news.
- Collaborated with the communications team to plan and schedule posts aligned with university campaigns and institutional messaging.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Writing Seminars
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD05-2028
High School Diploma -
Port Huron Northern High School
Port Huron, MI05-2024
Skills
- Political and current events writing
- Journalistic reporting and research
- Editorial writing
- Social media management
- Content production and editing
- Deadline-driven content production
Timeline
Senior White House Correspondent
AKSM Media
09.2025 - Current
Social Media Intern
Johns Hopkins University
02.2025 - 09.2025
Content Creator
StandBy Talent
02.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Writing Seminars
Johns Hopkins University
High School Diploma -
Port Huron Northern High School