Akanke Jackson's Resume
Education____________________________________________________________________________
Virginia State University college of Humanities and Social Science Petersburg, VA
Graduation date December 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
Skills________________________________________________________________________________
Proficient in PR Cision, Social Media Marketing (Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Youtube, Twitter, Vine) Social Media Journalism, Adobe Premier, Final Cut Pro, Google Drive, Team Building, Sales, Broadcast Journalism, PR Celebrity Intelligence, Script Writing, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Blog Writing
Experience___________________________________________________________________________
Serene MGMT Publicity Firm
Junior Publicist January, 2018 - Present
- Operated sales throughout a detailed proposal and well organized deck
- Directed and coordinated marketing activities and policies to promote product and services
- Defined and tracked campaign effectiveness and adjusted strategies accordingly
- Assist with special events execution and venue booking
- Created press clips
- Handled press clippings and monitored publication for client coverage
- Contribute creative ideas and pitch angles for projects
- Created brand partnership strategies
- Collaborate with CEO and client for social media postings
URBAN NEWS July 2017- Present
Media Outlet
Journalist
- Researched and gathered information to support and fact check news stories using relevant information sources such as the Internet, archives, and databases.
- Interviewed activist and media mavens explaining the importance of African Americans working together in the media industry
- Sports reporter for NY vs NY basketball tournament at Ruckers Park New York City, conducted pre and post-game interviews in addition to sideline reporting.
- Anchored/reported live on a variety of topics including issues in the media industry.
- Featured on BET Network promoted the brand which increased following by 25%
Executive Producer
- Organized red carpet interviews for movie screenings and Award shows
- Design retail company’s blog manage social media outlets and perform regular tracking of engagements
- Produced and edit videos for Youtube content with celebrity guest
- Oversaw the development of global news stories and participated in writing, voicing, and digital finishing
- Developed story ideas for weekly shows and documentaries focusing on race issues in America.
Talent Escort September 2018 - September 2018
BET Black Girls Rock
- Performed hospitality time management
- Assisted with the smooth running of the live show while communicating with the event team
- Accommodated to the talent needs to ensure their request was met
AKOO Apparel
Production Assistant May , 2018 - May, 2018
- Assisted Set manager with field and in-studio shoots
- Organized and colored coordinated celebrity wardrobe
- Delivered communication between the photographer and set manager
- Assisted set manager with running errands
Beyond The Booth March 2018 - August, 2018
Blogger
- Contributed comprehensively written reports with extended analyzing and researching practice
- Developed Music reviews to be engaged with the average reader
- Researched and Interviewed underground artist
- Assessed information for its news value and evaluated the effectiveness of information campaigns
- Developed fashion blog segments where readers would debate latest updates
All Hip H------------ February, 2018 - August, 2018
Freelance Writer
- Work with Editor to generate ideas for new content topics
- Designed and organized face to face interviews with celebrities and instagram influencers
- Pitched new writing reports for exciting new segments
- Planned, researched and wrote weekly column covering a wide variety of gossip and fashion
One Million Cups Television Production August 2017- December 2017
Reporter and Assistant Producer
- Created simple scripts for reporter to read off the teleprompter
- Recommended new ideas for new segments during brainstorms
- Edit all videos for reporters voice-overs and sound on tapes using Adobe premiere and Adobe Effects.
- Assisted with communication between the videographer and the lighting av production crew
Education____________________________________________________________________________
Virginia State University college of Humanities and Social Science Petersburg, VA
Graduation date December 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
Skills________________________________________________________________________________
Proficient in PR Cision, Social Media Marketing (Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Youtube, Twitter, Vine) Social Media Journalism, Adobe Premier, Final Cut Pro, Google Drive, Team Building, Sales, Broadcast Journalism, PR Celebrity Intelligence, Script Writing, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Blog Writing
Experience___________________________________________________________________________
Serene MGMT Publicity Firm
Junior Publicist January, 2018 - Present
- Operated sales throughout a detailed proposal and well organized deck
- Directed and coordinated marketing activities and policies to promote product and services
- Defined and tracked campaign effectiveness and adjusted strategies accordingly
- Assist with special events execution and venue booking
- Created press clips
- Handled press clippings and monitored publication for client coverage
- Contribute creative ideas and pitch angles for projects
- Created brand partnership strategies
- Collaborate with CEO and client for social media postings
URBAN NEWS July 2017- Present
Media Outlet
Journalist
- Researched and gathered information to support and fact check news stories using relevant information sources such as the Internet, archives, and databases.
- Interviewed activist and media mavens explaining the importance of African Americans working together in the media industry
- Sports reporter for NY vs NY basketball tournament at Ruckers Park New York City, conducted pre and post-game interviews in addition to sideline reporting.
- Anchored/reported live on a variety of topics including issues in the media industry.
- Featured on BET Network promoted the brand which increased following by 25%
Executive Producer
- Organized red carpet interviews for movie screenings and Award shows
- Design retail company’s blog manage social media outlets and perform regular tracking of engagements
- Produced and edit videos for Youtube content with celebrity guest
- Oversaw the development of global news stories and participated in writing, voicing, and digital finishing
- Developed story ideas for weekly shows and documentaries focusing on race issues in America.
Talent Escort September 2018 - September 2018
BET Black Girls Rock
- Performed hospitality time management
- Assisted with the smooth running of the live show while communicating with the event team
- Accommodated to the talent needs to ensure their request was met
AKOO Apparel
Production Assistant May , 2018 - May, 2018
- Assisted Set manager with field and in-studio shoots
- Organized and colored coordinated celebrity wardrobe
- Delivered communication between the photographer and set manager
- Assisted set manager with running errands
Beyond The Booth March 2018 - August, 2018
Blogger
- Contributed comprehensively written reports with extended analyzing and researching practice
- Developed Music reviews to be engaged with the average reader
- Researched and Interviewed underground artist
- Assessed information for its news value and evaluated the effectiveness of information campaigns
- Developed fashion blog segments where readers would debate latest updates
All Hip H------------ February, 2018 - August, 2018
Freelance Writer
- Work with Editor to generate ideas for new content topics
- Designed and organized face to face interviews with celebrities and instagram influencers
- Pitched new writing reports for exciting new segments
- Planned, researched and wrote weekly column covering a wide variety of gossip and fashion
One Million Cups Television Production August 2017- December 2017
Reporter and Assistant Producer
- Created simple scripts for reporter to read off the teleprompter
- Recommended new ideas for new segments during brainstorms
- Edit all videos for reporters voice-overs and sound on tapes using Adobe premiere and Adobe Effects.
- Assisted with communication between the videographer and the lighting av production crew