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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!

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Professional CV

Work Experience

Education: XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA - NEW ORLEANS, LA

  •  Bachelor of Science: Mass Communication & Creative Writing, Expected in 05/2025

  •  Xavier Academic Scholarship Recipient

  • 3.3 cumulative GPA (3.5 gpa-Fall 2023) 

  • Associate Editor, The Xavier Herald

  • 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 

  • Monitoring New Orleans Data News Weekly feeds for emerging stories and undertaking advanced searches using our proprietary tools to discover original, eyewitness content.

  •  Gathering and verifying UGC images, posts, videos, and other content from social media.

  • Writing clean, concise, and accurate copy for publication on the New Orleans Data News Weekly and social platforms..

  •  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.

  • Collaborate on social media content and visuals.

  • Cover and generate content for campus events.

  • Optimize written content for better online visibility.

  • Align with the marketing team's brand messaging.

  • Evaluate and enhance web content and graphics.

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 2023 HBCU Fellow – Missouri School of Journalism

05/2023-08/2023

  • Research and investigate news stories for articles.

  • Conduct interviews and gather information for reporting.

  • Contribute to the editorial process, refining and polishing articles.

  • Explore multimedia journalism, incorporating photos, videos, or interactive elements.

  • Attend press events and cover campus or community news.

  • Meet tight deadlines and develop strong news instincts.

  • 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

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