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Tiffani Jackson

St. Louis

Summary

Engaging storyteller with a passion for bringing truth to the public through community journalism. Ready to bring investigative accuracy and depth to a growing organization.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

News Reporter

Audacy, KMOX radio 98.7
10.2023 - Current
  • Produce creative radio stories focused on news and talk
  • Record and edit interviews for broadcast
  • Operate studio sound boards, desks and software for professional broadcasts
  • Attend promotional events to create station awareness and build listener reach
  • Interview show guests and moderate discussions.

Culture, Diversity, and Inclusion Reporter

State Journal Register Newspaper
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Produced 3-5 daily news stories per week
  • Covered special events and breaking news with an eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information
  • Delivered high profile special reports and participated in community events on behalf of the newspaper
  • Attended press conferences, court hearings, and special events to stay conversant with current news.

Media Strategist

IMPACT Strategies
05.2020 - 05.2021
  • Produced briefs and research reports for interviews and live commentary
  • Created innovative print and digital productions for major publications
  • Collaborated with editors and other journalists to create compelling content.
  • Drafted press releases and distributed it among news media for coverage.

Reporter/On Air Host

NPR/WGLT Radio, 89.1 FM
05.2019 - 01.2022
  • Interviewed sources to produce compelling stories for print and broadcast
  • Investigated issues independently and for assignment, covering a range of topics.
  • Developed and maintained network of contacts to facilitate story development.
  • Responded quickly to emergencies and other breaking news stories.

Founder/ CEO

Onyx Connect Media
02.2018 - Current
  • A news outlet designed to tell authentic stories about students of color at Illinois State University. The team consists of more than 30 student reporters, photographers, and graphic designers. Our ultimate goal is to transform into a national collegiate news network.

News Reporter

The Vidette newspaper
09.2017 - 09.2018
  • Conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics
  • Interviewed multiple information sources for stories to provide accurate, credible news coverage
  • Researched and produced daily news reports
  • Collaborated with producers and management to develop newscasts, promotions, and teases.

Education

Journalism -

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
06.2023

Skills

  • Source Interviewing
  • Fact Checking
  • Research
  • On Air reports
  • Newswriting
  • Social media management
  • AP Style

Awards

  • Most Outstanding Young American 2023 by JCI USA
  • Most Outstanding Young Person of Illinois 2022
  • Communication Innovator of the Year 2021 by Association of Women in Communications


Timeline

News Reporter

Audacy, KMOX radio 98.7
10.2023 - Current

Culture, Diversity, and Inclusion Reporter

State Journal Register Newspaper
01.2022 - 12.2023

Media Strategist

IMPACT Strategies
05.2020 - 05.2021

Reporter/On Air Host

NPR/WGLT Radio, 89.1 FM
05.2019 - 01.2022

Founder/ CEO

Onyx Connect Media
02.2018 - Current

News Reporter

The Vidette newspaper
09.2017 - 09.2018

Journalism -

Illinois State University

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