Taleigha Harrell Portfolio
Taleigha
Harrell
DIGITAL MEDIA JOURNALIST & CREATIVE ARTIST
Welcome to my official website! I encourage you to take the time to browse through some of my content and check out my resume.
About Me
Hi! I’m Taleigha Harrell, a Houston-based multi-platform journalist, digital content creator, UGC creator, and social media manager with a passion for storytelling in all forms.
I graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication with a focus in Multi-Platform Journalism.
Alongside my media and content career and journey, I have a strong background in the performing arts. I have been acting and singing professionally for a decade and enjoy participating in film projects, theatre productions, and creative collaborations.
In my spare time, I enjoy writing, vlogging, yoga, exercise, traveling, beach trips, nail care, shopping, and exploring new creative outlets that inspire my work and personal brand.
RESUME
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Versatile and creative multi-platform journalist, UGC creator, and social media manager with experience in digital storytelling, content creation, video editing, and social media strategy. Passionate about creating engaging multimedia content that connects with diverse audiences across digital platforms.
EDUCATION
International Studies Program, CONVERSA - San José
Province, Costa Rica
June 2023 - July 2023
Sam Houston State University -- Huntsville, TX, 77340
August 2022 - August 2024
Bachelors of Arts in Mass Communication
SKILLS
- CapCut, Davinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Audition
- Writing, Editing, Videography, Photography, Content Creation
- Social Media Management, UGC Creation, Content Strategy
- Short-Form Video Editing, Audience Engagement, Brand Storytelling
- Multi-editing/Multi-camera editing, Creative Direction
EXPERIENCE
May 2026 – Present
Independent Social Media & Content Manager, Remote
April 2026 – Present
UGC Creator, Paraspeech, Remote
March 2025 – January 2026
UGC Creator, Dex (Internship), Remote
March 2025—Present
Photographer, Fairytale Photography Studio, Houston, TX, 77056
June 2024—April 2025
Lifestyle Internship, Ribbon Magazine, Bee Cave, TX, 78738
September 2024—November 2024
Student Tutor, Navarro College, Corsicana, TX, 75110
September 2023---August 2024
LSC Student Assistant Video and Design, Lowman Student Center, Huntsville, TX, 77340
January 2022–-May 2024
News Anchor/Reporter, Channel 7 News, Huntsville, TX, 77340
August 2022–-May 2024
Radio Djay, KSHU 90.5 The Kat, Huntsville, TX, 77340
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
-- Heatwave Award Finalist: April 25, 2024
-- Charles Moser Brenham Banner-Press Endowed Journalism Scholarship: May 4, 2023
-- Sam Houston State University Dean’s List of Academic Honors: April 26, 2023
ORGANIZATIONS
April 2024 - Present
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)
June 2025 - August 2025
- The Sankofa Collective's Resonant Hou's Community Choir
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
Reel
Compilation showcasing my videography, editing, and reporting skills during my time at Sam Houston State University and Texas Southern University. Features news packages, VO's, VOSOTS, a short documentary, and experience anchoring weather and news segments, which aired on Channel 7's Bearkat Student Media news.
