Donovan Harris

Experience

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  Breakthrough Collaborative

  May 2016 - Jul 2016

  Teaching Fellow

  Planned, prepared and delivered lesson plans and materials that facilitated active learning.Instructed and monitored students in the use of learning materials and equipment.Used relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.Demonstrated preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgroundsCoordinated student activities and events for "International Week".

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  Atlanta Public Schools

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  Communications Assistant

  Worked closely with school administrations throughout the Atlanta Public Schools in efforts to increase positive public image and increase media impressions.Assisted in the coordination of the Atlanta Public Schools' superintendent's annual "State of the District" address through east Atlanta community outreach and social media correspondence throughout the event.Assisted in the organization of 5 district-wide ribbon cuttings that garnered city-wide news coverage which included attendance of high-ranking public figures and public officials. Show less

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  University of Georgia Student Government Association

  May 2018 - Apr 2019

  Press Secretary

  As the representative of the University of Georgia Student Government Association, I work with the news media on print and broadcast stories. In addition, I respond to various media inquiries from news outlets as it pertains to the Student Government Association's campus initiatives and student concerns. In addition, I plan meetings and events to ensure accountability and transparency on the part of the current SGA administration.

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  TEGNA

  Jun 2019 - Feb 2020

  Digital Multi-Skilled Journalist

  Researched, created and integrated original and repurposed content, including text, images, video and social media• Wrote and produced content and managed live streams for web, mobile and social platforms• Participated in news meetings and worked with content team to develop original digital content opportunities• Developed and produced at least two story ideas daily for 11Alive News' digital and broadcast platforms with an audience of more than 1 million people.• Worked alongside team to build TEGNA's "MyNews" initiative• Interviewed politicians, civil rights leaders, and celebrities Show less

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  WPDE TV 15

  Feb 2020 - Oct 2021

  Reporter/MMJ

  Collected, researched, and analyzed newsworthy content and create innovative story ideas• Shot, wrote, edited videos and anchored for the weekly TV newscast• Interviewed high-ranking congressional leaders on federal COVID-19 response• Wrote, edited and produced compelling and accountability stories for multiple platforms including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram• Performed under pressure while covering breaking news including but not limited to: shootings, hurricanes, homicides, and protests Show less

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  People First

  Oct 2021 - Jul 2022

  Content Strategist

  Leads and develops editorial and creative strategy in association with domestic and international clients.Writes bi-weekly political newsletter and blog which publishes to thousands of subscribers.Supports cross-functional strategy meetings with account managers and data analysts.Produces creative and strategic briefs for political clients, non-profit organizations, and brands.Manages a portfolio of a minimum of five clients with distinct creative and strategic needs.Identifies social and cultural trends to develop briefs for creators across social media platforms. Show less

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  Precision

  Jul 2022 - Aug 2023

  Senior Associate

  Envision and executive organization strategies and objectives for digital and print communications.Identify market expansion and strategic goals aligned with outreach campaigns across digital and social channelsProduce Linkedin, Twitter, email and ad campaigns to drive awareness, user engagement, and client conversion Utilize analytic tools for campaign ROI, optimizing marketing, defining target audiences and measuring impact

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  Human Rights Watch

  Aug 2023 - Mar 2024

  Communications Strategist, USP