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Taleigha Harrell
MEDIA JOURNALIST
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 from North Carolina, and I aspire to become a news anchor! I recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a degree in Mass Communication, focusing on Multi-Platform Journalism.
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In my spare time, I enjoy doing yoga, exercising, singing, dancing, acting and creating YouTube videos. I love the performing arts! I enjoy doing film projects and theatre acting.
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I have been acting for about eight years professionally, dancing for ten years, and I have been a singing since I was six. I also enjoy traveling, going to the beach, nailcare, and shopping!
RESUME
EDUCATION
Sam Houston State University -- Huntsville, TX
August 2022 - August 2024
Bachelors of Arts in Mass Communication
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International Studies Program, CONVERSA - San José Province, Costa Rica
June 2023 - July 2023
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Versatile Multimedia journalist with experience in news reporting, video production, and digital content creation. Skilled in storytelling, video editing, and social media strategy, with a proven ability to engage diverse audiences and deliver high-quality content under tight deadlines. Passionate about crafting compelling stories that resonate and inspire.
- Proficiency in Davinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Audition software
- Writing
- Editing
- Filming
- Videography
- Content Creation
- Multi-editing/Multi-camera editing
EXPERIENCE
Septemeber 2024 -- November 2024
Student Tutor, Navarro College, Corscicana, TX 75110
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June 2024 -- Present
Ribbon Magazine Lifestyle Internship, Ribbon Magazine, Bee Cave, TX 78738
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September 2023 – August 2024
LSC Student Assistant Video and Design, Sam Houston State University Student Center, Huntsville, TX 77340
January 2022 – May 2024
News Anchor/Reporter, Channel 7 News, Huntsville, TX 77340
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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)
September 2022 - August 2024
- Evolve
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
Reel
Video compilation showcasing my videography, editing, and reporting skills during my time at Sam Houston State University. It features news packages, VO's, VOSOTS, a short documentary, and my experience anchoring both weather and news segments, which aired on Channel 7's Bearkat Student Media news.
Get in Touch with Me on Social media!
