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Tiffani Jackson

Arlington,TX

Summary

Award‑winning journalist with 7+ years of experience covering underserved communities across digital, print, and broadcast platforms. Known for delivering impactful, solutions‑driven stories that break down complex topics for diverse audiences. Skilled in enterprise reporting, audio storytelling, on‑camera interviews, and social media strategy. Strong sourcing, writing, and interviewing skills under tight deadlines.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Journalism Reporter

Fort Worth Star-Telegram
02.2024 - Current
  • Write service journalism stories answering North Texans' real-life questions.
  • Cover health, policy, law, and culture through an equity and community lens.
  • Optimize articles for SEO and utility journalism best practices.

News Reporter

Audacy
St Louis, Missouri
10.2023 - 02.2024
  • Produced daily radio news stories for St. Louis listeners.
  • Operated studio boards, edited interviews, and conducted on-air discussions.
  • Supported community engagement through public-facing station events.

Culture, Diversity & Inclusion Reporter

State Journal-Register
01.2022 - 10.2023
  • Company Overview: part of USA Today
  • Covered cultural affairs, equity issues, and underrepresented communities.
  • Produced 3–5 stories per week with focus on investigative and enterprise reporting.
  • Represented the paper at town halls and public forums.
  • Part of USA Today

Reporter & On-Air Host

NPR/WGLT Radio
05.2019 - 01.2022
  • Reported on public affairs, race, and local government.
  • Built source networks and crafted both broadcast and online stories.
  • Korva Coleman Scholar recipient for improving racial equity in newsrooms.

Media Strategist

IMPACT Strategies
remote
05.2020 - 05.2021
  • Company Overview: (Angela Rye)
  • Drafted press releases and talking points for political media campaigns.
  • Researched and prepared briefing docs for high-profile interviews.
  • Contributed to digital media products across national platforms.
  • (Angela Rye)

Radio Host

WXRJ
09.2019 - 05.2020
  • Hosted a weekly music and commentary show on politics and pop culture.
  • Produced segments and interviews to grow audience listenership.

News Reporter

The Vidette
09.2017 - 05.2018
  • Company Overview: Illinois State University
  • Conducted in-depth interviews and developed compelling narratives.
  • Collaborated with editors and covered breaking news across print and digital.
  • Illinois State University

Education

B.S. - Journalism

Illinois State University
Bloomington, IL
05.2023

Skills

  • Service journalism
  • Research
  • Interviewing
  • Multimedia storytelling
  • Copy editing
  • Audio production
  • Social media strategy
  • Public speaking
  • SEO writing

Awards

  • Most Outstanding Young Person in America, National Jaycees, 2024
  • Most Outstanding Young Person, Illinois Jaycees, 2023, Cultural Achievement
  • Communication Innovation Award, AWC Bloomington-Normal, 2021
  • NPR Korva Coleman Scholar, 2019

Timeline

Service Journalism Reporter

Fort Worth Star-Telegram
02.2024 - Current

News Reporter

Audacy
10.2023 - 02.2024

Culture, Diversity & Inclusion Reporter

State Journal-Register
01.2022 - 10.2023

Media Strategist

IMPACT Strategies
05.2020 - 05.2021

Radio Host

WXRJ
09.2019 - 05.2020

Reporter & On-Air Host

NPR/WGLT Radio
05.2019 - 01.2022

News Reporter

The Vidette
09.2017 - 05.2018

B.S. - Journalism

Illinois State University

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