Chelsea Floyd

EDUCATION

Howard University, School of Communications Washington, DC                                                B.A.:  May 2016
Department of Media, Journalism & Film Major:  Broadcast Journalism   

 

California State University Fullerton, Communications California                                              Attended: May 2012 Bachelor of Arts Communications, Concentration: Broadcast News

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SKILLS
JVC 660 Pro HD | Live-U Backpack| AP Style and Broadcast Writing| AP ENPS |Editing Software: Edius 7, Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere, Avid |Teleprompting | Videolicious | BitCentral Contribution | WorldNow Frankly Producer

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EXPERIENCE

Multimedia Journalist, Fill-in Anchor

KSWO-TV, Lawton, OK, 2016–Present

Joined as MMJ, promoted rapidly within first six months of start date to fill-in anchor through a series of increasingly responsible positions. Provide breaking news coverage in City of Lawton Beat.

• Lead reporter during three weekday evening newscasts.

• Complete multiple packages and solo live shots.

• Fill-in as weekend anchor and producer for morning newscasts.

• Record Facebook live hits for the digital team. Post stories daily.

Junior Reporter Finalist

Fox News Channel, New York, NY 2016

Top 10 Finalist for Fox News Ailes Junior Reporters Program 2016. Selected from a pool of 500+ candidates to compete in recruiting event at Fox News Channel headquarters.

• Conducted live and taped interviews; asked questions and discovered facts.

• Completed on-air reporting tests, print and broadcast-style writing exercises.

• Live shot and breaking news training.

White House Reporter

WHUT-TV Howard University Television, Washington, DC 2015-2016

Selected out of 20 students in capstone course to cover Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s Student Workshop: The Musical Legacy of Ray Charles at the White House.

• Worked independently to creatively shoot, report and edit package to air on WHUT-TV PBS.

• Researched, shot and wrote for morning newscasts.

Media Relations, PR Associate

Financial Profiles, Beverley Hills, CA, 2016

Responsible for media strategy development and outreach regarding transactions, major corporate announcements and crisis management situations.

• Served as a liaison between the company, journalists, and various media outlets.

• Increased visual awareness and delivered clear and concise messages.

• Led educational seminars, developed promotional material and press releases.

Broadcast, Podcast Associate

Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, Washington, DC 2015- 2016
•    Developed, managed, wrote and produced weekly podcast series content.
•    Implemented strategic marketing to increase podcast reach.
•    Controlled, updated and produced graphic for social media outlets to monitor reach. 
•    Created and developed blog pitches.

•    Hosted live twitter chat “#FraudBuzz”

Marketing, Social Media Coordinator

WC Smith, Washington, DC 2015-2016

Implemented strong knowledge of digital media landscape, including assembling various annual reports and marketing initiatives to increase revenue.

• Wrote, edited and distributed communications including, press releases, newsletters and social media sites such as; Facebook and Twitter.  

• Increased digital reach by designing and building web pages.

• Created graphics, logos, posters and HTML emails.

On Air Talent, Field Producer

Bison Express, Howard University 2015
•    Interviewed staff and posted to website information on booster club.

On- Air Correspondent

BET, Washington, DC  2014    
•    Served as a remote interviewer for BET’s "#106Nation". 
•    Hosted virtually BET’s "#106Nation" utilizing Facebook and Skype.

Social Media Intern

Khalid for Council Campaign, Washington, DC  2014    
•    Updated social media sites including Facebook and Instagram for the political campaign. 
•    Advertised Khalid for Council Political Campaign and drafted press releases for campaign. 
•    Worked with dedicated team to write and direct commercial scripts for the campaign.

Radio Intern

Radio One, Russ Parr Morning Show, Washington, DC  2014   
•    Performed on air skills and audio editing and screened phone calls
•    Spoke with managers to gather information before going on-air.
•    With minimal supervision gathered prep information for talent. 

Radio Personality

Blis.Fm Radio, Kidsplosion Show, Washington, DC  2013 
•    Created daily scripts in preparation for the show. 
•    Cohosted weekly Kidsplosion Show and interviewed celebrity guests. 

On- Air Radio Personality

WHBC 96.3 HD3, Washington, DC 2012 – 2013  
•    Cohosted weekly The Powder Room radio show.
•    Worked the audio soundboards and controls to ensure smooth technical management.
•    Solicited perspectives and input to ensure well-rounded show content.
•    Covered Howard University Homecoming 2012.

News Reporter

Howard University News Service, Washington, DC  2012
•    Covered the 2012 Presidential Election at DC voting polls for local news outlets.
•    Operated live equipment, worked with reporters and producers to package stories.

•    Researched, investigated and narrated stories for daily newscast.

•    Rooted phone calls to appropriate producer.                                                                          

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HIGHLIGHTS

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Covered Former First Lady Michelle Obama Student  Workshop: “The Musical Legacy of Ray Charles” at the White House| Top 10 Finalist for Fox News  Ailes Junior Reporters Program |Won “Miss Congeniality, Fullerton Scholarship Program” 

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National Society of Leadership and Success

National Association of Black Journalists

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