Jade L. Childs

**** *** ***** ** *******, NC ****1

919-***-**** adhjo9@r.postjobfree.com

linkedin.com/in/jade-childs-5593581b9 jadechilds277988085.wordpress.com EDUCATION

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC December 2020 Bachelor of Science in Journalism & Mass Communication: Public Relations; 3.5/4.0 GPA Relevant Coursework: Public Relations Writing, Communication Law & Ethics, Digital Communications, Editing for Print & Online Media, Introduction to Multi-Media, Interpersonal Communication, Principles of Management SKILLS AND SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES

Audacity Adobe Suites Analytical Thinking Business Storytelling Canva Cision Media Relations Social Media Strategic Planning Crisis Management

WORK & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Kane Communications Group Milwaukee, WI

Brand Reputation Management Intern September 2020 - Present

• Drafting press materials for clients.

• Building and maintaining media lists and conducting media outreach.

• Writing stories for newsrooms such as blogs, event coverage, and general storytelling.

• Maintaining social media pages for clients to increase engagement. T-Mobile Corporate Communications Seattle, WA

Brand Reputation Management Intern June 2020 – September 2020

• Collaborated with the executive team to support content development and brand awareness.

• Wrote and edited articles, news releases, Q&As, and newsroom posts.

• Researched and updated media and influencer lists. NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Asheboro, NC Marketing/Public Relations Intern Summer 2019

• Successfully established and executed a crisis communication strategy while managing media relations during an emergency event.

• Worked closely with a variety of teams to develop communications, events, and stories that increased social media engagement and raise awareness of educational and conservation programs.

• Wrote press releases and new stories.

• Pitched ideas to local and national media.

• Compiled research and reports for executive leadership. CAMPUS ACTIVITIES North Carolina A&T University Presents: Aggie News & Views Greensboro, NC Producer/News Anchor August 2018 - Present

• Utilized news platform as a forum for the student body to learn, express themselves and offer support.

• Actively promoted the need to vote in 2018 Midterm Elections and covered stories on student Involvement during election season.

ACTIVITIES & HONORS

Chancellor’s List Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Scholarship Recipient 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 Scholar National Association of Black Journalists Public Relations Student Society of America Tau Sigma National Honors Society

100 Collegiate Women

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