Kavontae Smalls
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Kavontae K. Smalls

​Professional Summary:
A dynamic and well-rounded media professional in front of the camera and behind. Skilled at conveying information to key audiences across multiple platforms through traditional journalism practices as a journalist, and social media, new media, traditional media, news releases and marketing as a public relations professional. Ensures content is always accurate, ethical, relevant and consistent with brand. 

Core Qualifications:
  • Journalistic competencies
  • Video & Copy Editing
  • Work well under pressure
  • Great Interpersonal Skills
  • Efficient
  • Exceptional Writer
  • Public Speaking
  • Media Relations
  • Social Media Strategies
  • Brand Promotion
  • Strong Communication Skills
Experience:
Television/Radio News Broadcasting 
WGBH, Boston, MA 
April 2019 - Present 
Co-Producer, "All Rev'd Up Podcast"

WGBH, Boston, MA
 
October
 2018 – Present
Television Producer, "Basic Black"
Reporter, "Greater Boston"


Quinlan Report, Pensacola, FL 
April
 2018 – July 2018
Freelance Digital Producer/Multimedia Journalist

WEAR, Pensacola, FL 
March 2013 – April 2015
Reporter

WKEF/WRGT, Dayton, OH 
June 2012 – March 2013
Multimedia Journalist

WJHG, Panama City, FL 
July 2011 – May 2012
Multimedia Journalist/Web Producer

WEAR, Pensacola, FL 
January 2011 – July 2012
Associate Producer & Video Editor

WRNE 980 Morning Radio, Pensacola, FL 
October 2010 – July 2011
Freelance Producer/On Air Talent
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Collective Responsibilities:
  • Reported a variety of news stories daily across multiple formats including online and live on-air. Stories were both breaking and investigative in nature. 
  • Shot and edited stories for air using Avid, Edius, Sony Vegas & Adobe Premiere.
  • Managed social media pages producing and promoting content and brand. 
  • Cultivated many sources across several disciplines to generate sources within the community. 
  • Post news stories, videos and related content to station website, and other social media platforms. 
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Key Accomplishments:
  • 2021 N.A.T.A.S. Emmy Winner
  • 2021 NABJ Salute to Excellence Award 
  • 2020 N.A.T.A.S. Emmy Governor's Award
  • 2020 NABJ Salute to Excellence Award
  • 2018 Clarion Award, Assoc. for Women in Communications for a show focusing on women in politics
  • Massachusetts Psychological Assoc. Media Award
  • Uncovered assisted living facility endangered lives of patients through negligence, unsafe practices. Owners arrested.
National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences; Boston/New England 2020 Governors' Award
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Media Relations | Public Relations | Communications

WCP Communications
August 2022 - Present
Media Relations Strategist

Assist firm with formulating communication and media strategy for clients to enhance messaging across multiple platforms and media outlets. Other duties include writing, media coaching, press conference coordination, media list maintenance, ect.


U.S. House of Representatives, Pensacola, FL 
January 2017 – September 2018
Communications/Digital Director
Serve as media liaison for Representative Gaetz in Florida's First Congressional District. Handle media inquiries from local, state, national and international media outlets. Other duties include: News Releases, Coordinating Press Conferences, Media Tracking, Produce flyers, Promote Congressional Outreach Events, Produce Infographics, Take Video & Photographs During Outreach Events, Edit Videos on Behalf of the Office, Manage the Official website, Manage Official Congressional Social Media Channels, Work on Constituent Casework Involving Federal Agencies.

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, Largo, FL 
May 2016 – December 2016

Public Information Specialist
Serve as media liaison and occasional spokesperson for Pinellas County Office in Tampa Bay area. Handle media inquiries including: News Releases, Public Records Requests, Coordinating Press Conferences, Respond to Major Scenes, Prepare agency members for media interviews.

Salvation Army of Coastal Alabama, Mobile, AL 
May 2015 – May 2016

Public Relations Director
· Serve as primary contact for media outlets including making media appearances.
· Performs minimal web design, oversees and updates website and social media pages.
· Measures performance via analytics. Produces promotional materials including: brochures, flyers, graphics (Adobe, Publisher) articles, photographs, online content, press releases and reports.
· Assist with event planning. 

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Key Accomplishments:
  • Organized grand opening of new facility with special guests including local TV evening anchor as emcee and philanthropist & author, Chris Gardner as guest speaker. 
  • Organically generated more than 50 media spots (TV, radio, newspaper) within 7 months for organization; typical average is around 20.
  • Increased social media brand awareness. More than 300 new Facebook followers and 200 new Twitter followers within 7 months. 
  • Wrote promotional stories for ‘Our Families in Need’ campaign that generated more than $170,000, an increase of $50,000 from the previous year.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Telecommunications May 2010
Major: Telecommunications, Minor: Political Science University of West Florida – Pensacola, FL

Broadcast work samples:
  • "Basic Black"      
  • WGBH
  • WEAR 
Kavontae Smalls, 2021
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K. Smalls Resume, 2020
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