Brianna Leonard

briannacleonard@outlook.com

Florida A&M University • BS • Political Science/Journalism • 2019-2024

EXPERIENCE

KKTV 11 News, Colorado Springs, CO - Digital Content Producer

Jan 2025 - Present

• Wrote multiple breaking news web articles every day, many of which went national
• Digitally anchored livestreams on KKTV's website
• Proofread and edited web articles for on-air reporters
• Clipped and produced videos from the live newscast
• Created social media posts to increase engagement
• Edited photos, videos, and graphics as needed
• Sent push alert notifications through KKTV's mobile apps

Atlanta News First, Atlanta, GA - Digital News Intern

Sep 2024 - Dec 2024

• Wrote and copyedited multiple articles a day, some of which went national
• Clipped and produced videos from the live newscast
• Created social media posts to increase engagement
• Edited photos, videos, and graphics as needed
• Sent push alert notifications through ANF's mobile apps

The Current GA, Savannah, GA - Reporter Intern

June 2024- Aug 2024

• Produced non-partisan content on the 2024 Presidential Election through Dow Jones
• Tracked and reported on breaking news in the Georgia area
• Created engaging content, including blog posts, newsletters, and social media updates, to drive traffic and reader engagement

Journey Magazine, Tallahassee, FL - Staff Writer

Jan. 2024 - June 2024

• Wrote fresh, informative, and captivating content for student audiences
• Built stories from the ground up through final delivery with complete narrative and creative control.
• Planned top-notch news coverage by working closely with editors and cultivating sources.
• Stayed current on local, state, national, and international news with continuous research.

The Borgen Project - Journalist Intern

Jul 2023 - Sep 2023

• Wrote weekly articles for The Borgen Project's Magazine, providing details about poverty around the globe
• Pitched stories relevant to the coverage area.
• Located important events quickly by staying on top of global events and news streams.
• Transmitted news stories and reports from remote locations to meet deadlines.

Students for Justice - Social Media Intern

Sep 2022 - Nov 2022

• Created TikTok videos encouraging young citizens to vote in the 2022 General Election
• Recruited and managed volunteers to encourage voter participation in the 2022 General Election
• Completed over 20 hours of phone banking, giving information about the election and early voting dates

SKILLS:

• Article Writing
• Breaking News
• AP Writing Style
• Livestreaming
• Graphics
• Video Production
• Social Media Analytics
• Social Media Content Creation