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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:
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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 Collective Responsibilities:
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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. Key Accomplishments:
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Education:
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Telecommunications May 2010
Major: Telecommunications, Minor: Political Science University of West Florida – Pensacola, FL
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Bachelor of Arts Degree in Telecommunications May 2010
Major: Telecommunications, Minor: Political Science University of West Florida – Pensacola, FL
Broadcast work samples:
| Kavontae Smalls, 2021 |
| K. Smalls Resume, 2020 |