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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Experience:
Traditional & Digital News, Producing, Content Creation
SurvivorNet March 2023 - Present Writer, Reporter, Editorial Content Lead Atlanta Black Star August 2021 - March 2023 Reporter, Host All Rev'd Up, LLC April 2019 - Present Co-Producer, "All Rev'd Up Podcast" WGBH, Boston, MA October 2018 – July 2021 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
U.S. House of Representatives, Pensacola, FL January 2017 – September 2018 Communications/Digital Director
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, Largo, FL May 2016 – December 2016 Public Information Specialist
Salvation Army of Coastal Alabama, Mobile, AL May 2015 – May 2016 Public Relations Director
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Education:
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism Communications, May 2010
Major: Journalism and Communications, Minor: Political Science University of West Florida – Pensacola, FL
Digital Marketing and E-commerce Certification, Summer 2024
Skilled in email and social media campaigns by leveraging search engine optimization, search engine marketing, and digital advertising to attract customers and boost conversions, online sales, and web traffic, among other marketing goals.
Broadcast work samples:
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism Communications, May 2010
Major: Journalism and Communications, Minor: Political Science University of West Florida – Pensacola, FL
Digital Marketing and E-commerce Certification, Summer 2024
Skilled in email and social media campaigns by leveraging search engine optimization, search engine marketing, and digital advertising to attract customers and boost conversions, online sales, and web traffic, among other marketing goals.
Broadcast work samples: