AKILAH WINTERS | DIGITAL JOURNALIST
MY
Professional Experience
June 2024 - Present
11ALIVE ASSOCIATE DIGITAL PRODUCER
In this position, I am well-versed in multiple digital platforms, including social, streaming and online. I have been able to utilize my skills to be aggressive in breaking news and dive deeper into content buckets that interest me.
June 2022 - July 2024
11ALIVE PRODUCER-IN-RESIDENCE
As a Producer-In-Residence at 11Alive, I am responsible for producing on multiple platforms including digital and show for the metro Atlanta audience. So far in my position, I have overseen the assignment desk by helping the newsroom stay informed with news-gathering skills. I have also produced content for the 11Alive website by writing articles under hard deadline.
August 2021- May 2022
SJGCMEDIA.COM DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCER
As a digital content producer, for SJGCMedia.com I was responsible for reviewing, managing, and publishing student work to the page. The multimedia platform shows content produced by all students at Florida A&M University's School of Journalism and Graphic Communication.
November 2021- December 2021
WCTV NEWS INTERN
As an intern with WCTV, I worked with producers and helped them produce and write scripts. I also helped them create graphics and lower thirds for their shows as well.
June 2021-August 2021
TEGNA/ KTHV11 PRODUCER INTERN
Being an intern at KTHV11 has given me an amazing opportunity to grow as an individual in journalism. In my role, I filled in for veteran producers and produced their assigned newscasts. I also wrote scripts that catered toward the Little Rock, Arkansas Audience.
January 2021-May 2021
FAMU TV 20 ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
As an associate producer of FAMU TV 20, I work closely with the producer to produce and write stories for the live newscast. My work also focuses on editing video that visually fits the story.
October 2019-May 2021
JOURNEY MAGAZINE STAFF WRITER
As a staff writer for Journey Magazine, I capture the voices of the student body on certain issues affecting the Black community. My stories also cater to specific characteristics and activities of the Black community.
October 2019-April 2021
90.5 WANM RADIO PERSONALITY/HOST
As a radio personality for WANM 90.5, I highlighted the voice and influence of jazz music in today's music. I also bridged the gap between a younger audience and older audience so that all people can enjoy jazz and its authenticity.
January 2020-August 2020
ANGELA RYE INC./ IMPACT STRATEGIES MULTIMEDIA INTERN
As a Multimedia Virtual intern for Angela Rye, my work catered to the social injustices of today's society. In my work I was asked to create graphics that informed the public of societal changes and injustices occurring in today's political society.