JEMEISHA LYDE

A highly educated and experienced journalist dedicated to the principles and duties of journalism through the creation, production, and distribution of high-quality stories that reflect the highest standards of news that makes a difference. Eager to work in a fact-paced environment implementing improvements based on feedback to help organizations solve problems.

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EDUCATION

Master of Arts in New Media Journalism

​Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida, August 2018

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Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media Arts – Television

Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, December 2014

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EXPERIENCE

D.C. Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Washington D.C.

Public Affairs Specialist                                                            December 2022-Present

• Prepares content for press releases, speeches, blogs, and articles to convey to the public or stakeholder groups.

• Creates content for website, electronic newsletters, fact sheets and generates/manages digital information.

• Handles media inquiries while implementing comprehensive public affairs campaigns to enhance the understanding of the organizations programs. 

• Evaluates problems encountered in communicating the organizations programs.

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U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington D.C. 

Multimedia Assistant                                                               August 2021-December 2022

• Supports production aspects for the Office of the Secretary with broadcast presentations, as well as satellite broadcasts , press conferences, web casting, and video teleconferencing.

• Controls audio equipment to regulate volume and sound quality during radio and television broadcasts. 

• Edits and selects raw footage, creates titles, artwork, and other graphics such as animation and special effects. 

• Coordinates scheduling, planning, organizing, and preparation for video setups for a variety of staged and live studio productions.

• Uses own initiative/judgement to recognize and identify problems and recommend solutions.  

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Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, D.C.

Media Relations Specialist (Temp/Local Hire)                   April 2021 to June 2021

• Works closely with Region 3 External Affairs Directors preparing, editing, and assigning communication strategies to external stakeholders via news releases, fact sheets, flyers, articles, storyboards, and brochures.

• Handles and provides input in critical COVID-19 roles for internal and external affairs in public service campaigns. 

• Works 40 hours a week as a person of contact and works closely with Chief of Staff creating talking points, speeches, presentation slides, public service announcements for marketing campaigns and media reports. 

• Organizes and manages the digital team with media handling promotions to radio, television, and newspaper outlets about the Greenbelt Metro Community Vaccination Center. 

WGHP FOX 8 News, High Point, NC    

Reporter                                                                             July 2020 to February 2021

• Performed 40 hours a week delivering accurate information in the newsroom, professionally, and creatively on air. 

• Establish relationships with stakeholders in 6 counties, locally and state wide officials. 

• Monitors media/social media, and creates content daily keeping news viewers informed about breaking news in the Piedmont Triad community. 

• Serves as an an analyst in an integral role pitching, managing interviews, editing, and developing stories under tight deadlines while creating video content for morning, afternoon, and evening newscasts.  

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WRBL News 3, Columbus, Georgia                                October 2018 to July 2020

Reporter/Weekend Anchor 

• Reports for the 5 pm and 6 pm newscast in-studio and in the field.

• Develops on-air presence through standup new videos.

• Researches, coordinates, and edits story content

• Produces and anchors newscast on weekends. 

• Pitches story ideas, and produces information for field reporters.

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KUMV NBC, Williston, North Dakota                            February 2017 to July 2018

Multimedia Journalist

• Researched and developed stories for the evening and nightly news broadcast.

• Established and maintained relationships with sources at local and regional levels.

• Managed social media accounts.

•  Performed in-studio and live shots for 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. broadcasts.

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TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

● Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

● Edius, Avid NewsCutter Editing Software, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, ENPS software, iNews

● Sony & Panasonic production cameras, operated with TVUs

● Social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,)

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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

● National Association of Black Journalists

●National Press Club

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