Rosemary Akpan

Pitch and write articles in a reasonable time frame for publications like The Recording Academy (GRAMMY.com), Teen Vogue, Elle Canada, ESSENCE gu, Travel+Leisure and more.

- Oversee Do713.com: responsible for website maintenance (audit and curate daily events listings) and local partnerships - Curate and build daily newsletters that highlight just announced shows, Do713's biggest giveaways, local arts, and entertainment news - Execute sold deliverables such as ticket giveaways, social media posts, and sponsored newsletter inclusions - Increase site traffic, email and social media engagement through Do713’s Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and other relevant platforms - Oversee editorial content production such as creating local guides like "The Best XYZ In Houston” and events roundups like "Themed and Tribute Events & Parties

Responsible for creating visual and written content for five unique clients in accordance with specific client happenings, seasons and trending topics. Content appears on the following platforms: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram - Draft creative verbiage for client website, blogs, newsletters, media pitches, influencer invitations and online event listing - Stay up-to-date with client news through weekly/bi-weekly client visits, virtual meetings, e-mail or text communication with clients and dedicated project management software - Monitor’s client growth and engagement to discuss monthly goals and social media efforts

Assisted editors with creating social media content and produced stories daily while efficiently practicing editorial guidelines and SEO standards. Author Page: https://www.houstoniamag.com/producers/rosemary-akpan

Managed the op-ed section, and worked with the editor-in-chief and managing editors to ensure excellence in daily news coverage. Generated story ideas for reporters, edited story copies, and identified opportunities for multimedia, cross-platform coverage.

Kultur'D, airing on Global News Radio 640 Toronto, a division of Corus Entertainment, discusses topics surrounding pop culture while adding a fresh lens on diversity of people and perspectives. My role was to film, edit, and schedule engaging content shown across all social media platforms for the show as well as contribute ideas and build rundowns for each episode.

As a part time employee at RSJ, I supported the operations of the Journalism Toronto Star Centre for Reporting by ensuring daily tasks from faculty are met. My duties included database entry, video closed captioning, technology/events set up, and answering general questions from students and staff.

- Politics Minor - Caren King Scholarship Recipient - 1/4 course creators of Reporting on Race: Black Communities in the Media