Professional Resume
Akanke Jackson
Education____________________________________________________________________________
Virginia State University college of Humanities and Social Science Petersburg, VA
Graduation date December 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
Skills_____________________________________________________________________________
- Broadcast Journalism
- Social Media
- Videographer
- PR Cision
- Writer
- Marketing
- Sales
- Event Planning
- Leadership
- Team Building
- Microsoft Excel
- Work well under pressure
- Microsoft word
- Cultural Awareness
- Strong Creative vision
- Pop cultural knowledge
- Public speaker
Experience____________________________________________________________________________
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
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
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
- Researched and gathered information to support and fact check news stories using relevant information sources such as the Internet, archives, and databases.
- 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
- 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.
- Interviewed activist and media mavens explaining the importance of African Americans working together in the media industry
- Developed story ideas for weekly shows and documentaries focusing on race issues in America.
- 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%
Akanke Jackson
Education____________________________________________________________________________
Virginia State University college of Humanities and Social Science Petersburg, VA
Graduation date December 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
Skills_____________________________________________________________________________
- Broadcast Journalism
- Social Media
- Videographer
- PR Cision
- Writer
- Marketing
- Sales
- Event Planning
- Leadership
- Team Building
- Microsoft Excel
- Work well under pressure
- Microsoft word
- Cultural Awareness
- Strong Creative vision
- Pop cultural knowledge
- Public speaker
Experience____________________________________________________________________________
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
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
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
- Researched and gathered information to support and fact check news stories using relevant information sources such as the Internet, archives, and databases.
- 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
- 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.
- Interviewed activist and media mavens explaining the importance of African Americans working together in the media industry
- Developed story ideas for weekly shows and documentaries focusing on race issues in America.
- 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%