Welcome
Tyana
Jackson
About
My name is Tyana Jackson, a second-year mass communication major at Xavier University of Louisiana with a minor in creative writing. I am from Jackson, Mississippi. My aspirations are to become a well-rounded journalist & media professional. I am always open to trying and experiencing new things!
Professional CV
Work Experience
Education: XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA - NEW ORLEANS, LA
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Bachelor of Science: Mass Communication & Creative Writing, Expected in 05/2025
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Xavier Academic Scholarship Recipient
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3.3 cumulative GPA (3.5 gpa-Fall 2023)
- Associate Editor, The Xavier Herald
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NABJ- National Association for Black Journalist Secretary
CONTRIBUTING WRITER| NEW ORLEANS DATANEWSWEEKLY & LOUISIANAWEEKLY
Communications Intern | Marketing and Communications office at Xavier University of Louisiana
09/2021 - PRESENT
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Monitoring New Orleans Data News Weekly feeds for emerging stories and undertaking advanced searches using our proprietary tools to discover original, eyewitness content.
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Gathering and verifying UGC images, posts, videos, and other content from social media.
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Writing clean, concise, and accurate copy for publication on the New Orleans Data News Weekly and social platforms..
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Identifying and executing on opportunities for long-term reporting and research projects.
08/2022-PRESENT
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Produce website content and graphics for university promotion.
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Collaborate on social media content and visuals.
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Cover and generate content for campus events.
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Optimize written content for better online visibility.
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Align with the marketing team's brand messaging.
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Evaluate and enhance web content and graphics.
2023 HBCU Fellow – Missouri School of Journalism
05/2023-08/2023
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Research and investigate news stories for articles.
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Conduct interviews and gather information for reporting.
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Contribute to the editorial process, refining and polishing articles.
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Explore multimedia journalism, incorporating photos, videos, or interactive elements.
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Attend press events and cover campus or community news.
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Meet tight deadlines and develop strong news instincts.
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Gain experience in reporting, writing, and storytelling within a journalistic context.
Skillset:
● Article Writing
● Strong Work Ethic
● Proficient in Research and Interviews
● Creative
● Strong communication skills but written and verbal
● Detailed-oriented
● Blog & bulletin Writing
● Time management