Director of Production

Moon Room

March 2024 - Present

• Continue the responsibilities of the Producer & Media Coordinator

• Leading and facilitating all production meetings

• Gather monthly analytics to report individual platform performances

• Being the point of contact for Jessamyn Stanley partnerships and press relations

• Work with the Director of Content to keep equipment inventory lists managed

• Create quarterly overviews to show upcoming productions and campaigns

Media Coordinator & Producer

Moon Room

May 2022 - February 2024

• Manages the external media calendar of Moon Room’s sub-brands: The Underbelly app and Jessamyn Stanley

• Creatively collaborates with JOS inc. producers to continue creating relevant curious, authentic, approachable and expansive content

• Assists the Director of Production to ensure all projects — from ideation to execution — are tracked and on time

• Works closely with potential collaborators to build content that highlights our differences and exemplifies radical inclusivity

Associate Producer & Content Editor

Immigrantly Podcast - NY, NY

April 2021 - May 2022

• Generates story and interview ideas with host, Saadia Khan

• Helps the social and digital coordinators formulate better packaging and promotion of digital content

• Lends editorial feedback for weekly episodes

• Produces independent episodes

• Plans and moderates online events

Below is an episode I co-hosted and produced

Producer & Editor

Dear Jessamyn Podcast, Season 2 - Remote

March 2021 - Present

• Directs co-hosts, Jessamyn Stanley and Ashe Danger Phoenix virtually, during weekly recording

• Delivers rough cuts and final drafts of episodes in a timely manner

• Provides transcripts for each episode to publish

• Uploads episodes, transcripts and show notes to podcast feeds and dearjessamyn.com

Check out the most recent episode below:

Producer

Big Egg Series - NY, NY

September 2020 - April 2022

- Books shoot locations
- Runs pre-production meetings
- Strategizes social media and newsletter outreach
- Ensures the cast & crew has all the information they need during production
- Is knowledgable of current COVID-19 protocol to keep productions safe
- Created + maintains the current website

Co-Creator, Editor & Producer

Black Friend Collective - Remote

June - September 2020

Co-Created the BFC out of need for a platform and safe space for Black creatives. Currently, the podcast is hosted in a rotation of two at a time, reviewing themes through their personal experiences and the greater facts at hand.

I edit the Monday Mini episodes in a storytelling format, co-host one episode once a cycle and coordinate host schedule + social media.

Communications & Development Associate

The Lower Eastside Girls Club - NY, NY

June 2019 - March 2021

- Leading the coordination of all digital media, communications and public relations content.
- Developing and executing communications content for all digital and social media platforms.
- Creating relevant, timely, and compelling content that supports the work of our initiatives.
- Supporting the smooth administrative function of our development department through donor relations, volunteer coordination and event support.
-Coordinating and managing fundraising efforts of the Angel Alliance Junior Board.

Journalism Intern

Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival - Ithaca, NY

January - May 2019

The Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing sustainability in all forms, whether that means ecological or cultural concepts. Through this highly competitive honors course, I produced written content for the FLEFF website about the state of the film industry and reviewing films from the festival.

Marketing Intern

Cornell Center for Regional Economic Advancement- Ithaca, NY

May - August 2018

CREA covers a wide range of entrepreneurial ventures, startup incubators and business competitions. As a marketing intern, I assisted the Marketing Director in creating visual and written content across blogs, social media, newsletters and organizational presentations for CREA and their Rev: Ithaca Startup Works incubator.

Podcast Host

KINKS - Ithaca, NY

May - August 2018

From Passion Project Online, KINKS is hosted by two other students and I as we talk about being black women at a predominantly white institution (PWI). I reached out to Candace and April to be on the show with me because they are leaders and creators who target WOC through their work; this was an incredibly important aspect of creating the show so that it was ethically responsible for listeners.

News Radio Reporter

NPR WKNO - Memphis, Tennessee

April 2018

From March 31st to 4th, 2018, I traveled throughout Memphis to cover various events by filming and recording audio interviews with local and national leaders (Bernie Sanders, Derrick Johnson and Reverend Al Sharpton). I was a part of the production of four stories - including a feature on the students in which I was interviewed for - and one Facebook Live on the IC Journalism Facebook page.

Marketing Intern

The Hangar Theatre - Ithaca, NY

January 2018 - August 2018

I assisted the Marketing Director in implementing and/or developing a marketing and publicity plan, including research, event postings, material distribution, production, social media management, as well as writing. A large part of this process was researching trends in theatre arts’ digital platforms and social media.

Co-Founder & Executive Director

Passion Project Online - Ithaca, NY

January 2017 - May 2019

​Co-founded the organization as an empowerment media outlet dedicated to college students. Originally I acted as the Creative Director, in charge of aesthetics of the publication, making sure all works uphold to the founder's original missions. As an up-in-coming publication, I always keep my out for talent: Photographers, podcasters, graphic designers and writers alike. I implemented the podcast department to the organization, highlighting different corners of the college experience. I have poured my soul into this organization and I am so proud of all we have accomplished.

Events Intern

Downtown Ithaca Alliance- Ithaca, NY

August - December 2016

Assisted the Event Coordinator in planning the local “Best of Ithaca Awards” 2017 Ceremony and the first ever Brunchfest. Through contacting local businesses and social media planning, I gained important social skills and confidence for external communications.

Editorial Intern

Milk Studios’ Milk.xyz - NY, NY

June - August 2016

​Writer for Milk Studios’ editorial online outlet (defunct), which focuses on current events in fashion, music, beauty, technology, art and politics. 

Titles included:

• Vinyl’s Not Dead: Here’s How Small Bands Can Make Their Own

• Safe or Scary? NYPD Gets Militarized

• You Can Now Own David Bowie’s Personal Art Collection

• Make the Hashtags Stop: Further Responses to Recent Police Shootings

• This Song by a Recent NYU Grad Made Pharrell Cry

Communications and Development Associate

The Lower Eastside Girls Club - NY, NY

June 2019 - Present

A part of my role is coordinating the volunteer Angel Alliance Junior Board. I manage the fundraising events and volunteer opportunities provided to this group of 60 people, looking to further enhance the lives of Girls Club members.

Vice President of Communications

Ithaca College Student Government - Ithaca, NY

August - December 2018

Responsible for managing the SGC's communications strategy, social media marketing and outreach. I hope to produce promotional videos, photo campaigns, and graphics all with the goal of increasing overall engagement with the student body through online platforms. As a part of the Executive Board, I engaged with the community; students, faculty and staff alike.

Diversity Advocate

Diversity Advocacy Committee of the Park School of Communication - Ithaca, NY

April 2018 - April 2019

This committee was recreated from an earlier group, dedicated to supporting diversity in the Park School of Communication. As a student advocate working with faculty and administrators, my role is to share resources and programs to support the skills and development of minority groups. I believe it is extremely important for media creators to know that diversity is not a checkbox but a concept that requires empathy and ethical approaches.  

Vice President of Communications

Ithaca College Society of Professional Journalists - Ithaca, NY

January 2016 - December 2016

In charge of managing social media and reaching out to students in the club, which immersed students into the world of journalism outside of Ithaca College. 

As a VP in the organization, I also represented Ithaca College at regional (Rochester, NY) and national (New Orleans, LA) conferences. These conventions became great networking opportunities and learning experiences for the various types of journalism careers.