News organizations Tamika's worked for
Hearst Corporation April 2022 - Present
Hearst Media Production Group October 2023 -
Matter of Fact: matteroffact.tv - Washington, D.C.
Content Producer
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Create impactful stories for Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien, America’s top-rated syndicated political magazine program, available on television stations throughout 95% of the country
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Collaborate with editorial and production staff to package content in creative ways for weekly show
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Pitch and develop story ideas for execution of in-show elements, full segments, and extended interviews
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Coordinate appearances for high-profile guest contributors for the show
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Write scripts for online and on-air broadcast that highlight the show's mission and match brand identity
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Pitched and coordinated the on-air special: A Conversation with Elizabeth Carr, the First Person Born Via IVF in the U.S.
Hearst Television April 2022 - October 2023
National Investigative Unit - Washington, D.C.
Producer and Video Editor
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Developed sources on a variety of investigative topics for exclusive stories for nationally-syndicated content
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Coordinated interviews, schedules, and crews as needed for projects
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Collaborated with chief national investigative correspondent, photographer, design team, legal, and digital content team to ensure cohesive brand identity
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Wrote scripts for on-air broadcast, drafted web articles to accompany video elements for Hearst’s local news platforms
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Awarded 2023 Covering Climate Now Journalism award for Forecasting Our Future, a seven-part series focused on climate mitigation projects based on a 50-state U.S. survey
TEGNA 2019 - 2022
VERIFY - Washington, D.C. A TEGNA brand March 2021- April 2022
VERIFY is dedicated to helping the public distinguish between true and false information
Producer and Video Editor
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Developed fact-finding stories for VERIFY, a national program viewed on nearly 50 television stations across the country
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Researched and conceptualized original content through social listening
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Pitched story ideas for daily and long-form content that fit the VERIFY brand and format
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Wrote scripts and edited videos for online and on-air broadcast
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Collaborated with social media team to optimize and distribute content across multiple platforms
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Awarded 2023 Anthem Award for Nobody Talks About It: The Rise in Youth Suicide, a story unpacking the tragic data about the dramatic increase in youth suicides before and during the pandemic
WTSP 10News Digital - St. Petersburg/Tampa, Fla. A TEGNA Company Feb 2019-March 2021
Visual Storyteller - Digital Journalist
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Developed story ideas, wrote scripts, shot and edited video for online and on-air broadcast
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Wrote copy and designed graphics to share engaging stories on the website, mobile app and social media
E.W. Scripps
HelloSWFL - Ft. Myers, Fla.
An E.W. Scripps R&D digital project focused on reshaping local news 2017-2018
Enterprise & Digital Producer
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Coached an elite group of digital journalists to creatively share and develop enterprise stories
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Partnered with managing editor to make national topics relevant for local community
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Mentored new journalists on career development and honing their storytelling skills
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Tailored content for social media platforms
Freelance Journalist - New York Metropolitan Area
Host, Producer, and Video Editor 2016-2017
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Shot, wrote, edited, and narrated community stories for Altice USA throughout New Jersey
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Co-host of Civics Mix - a non-profit digital news site focused on sustainability throughout New Jersey
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Produced the documentary, Victim to Victory, a Tiana Von Johnson production
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Host for corporations online video series - i.e. Marcum LLP
Financial Multimedia Journalist, Host - New York City
Spent nearly 10 years keeping a close eye on the financial markets
2016
Reporter, Host
Financial Advisor-IQ
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Hosted video segments, wrote scripts, voiced packages, and interviewed guests
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Wrote weekly news stories, and trend pieces for the online publication
2010 - 2012
Senior Reporter, Host
Mergers & Acquisitions Journal
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Conceptualized the online video portal Mergers & Acquisitions TV
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Booked and interviewed guests, guided the video editing process
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Wrote long and short-form articles for monthly magazine and online
2012-2015
Managing Editor, Host
AccountingToday.com
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Host of the online video series, Women in Accounting
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Edited and contributed feature articles for monthly magazine
2007 - 2010
Senior Reporter
Mergermarket.com
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Wrote daily articles about potential M&A deals in the capital markets
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Promoted to head of consumer coverage; managed a team of six
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Conducted quarterly reviews and training for the consumer team
Education
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Arts - School Journalism & Mass Communications
Skills
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Adobe Premiere Pro
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AirTable
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BrightCove CMS
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BrightSPot CMS
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Copy editor
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DSLR Canon 6D
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ENPS
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Final Cut Pro X
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InDesign
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iProduction
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Social Media Engagement
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SproutSocial
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Tascam 4 Channel Recorder
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UpLynk
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WordPress
2010 - present
2010 - present