Imanni Wright

Experience

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  Bloomfield Hills Schools

  Sept 2014 - Oct 2017

  Volunteer Coach
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  Michigan High School Basketball

  Oct 2016 - Nov 2020

  Social Media Manager

  - Created and posted high school basketball content on Twitter- Wrote articles and highlighted underrated players- Attended and did media coverage of AAU players

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  Life and Basketball Inc.

  Aug 2017 - Apr 2023

  Founder

  Life and Basketball is a company that empowers girls through basketball and helps them through high school with ACT/SAT test preperation and free skills camps.

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  Murphy Enterprises

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  Media Advisor
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  WDIV Local 4 News/ClickOnDetroit

  Jan 2019 - Aug 2022

  Web Producer

  - Accurately and creatively cover the WNBA and NBA- Write 3-4 stories per day - Credentialed at the 2022 NBA Summer League

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  Emma Bowen Foundation

  May 2019 - Sept 2023

  Emma Bowen Fellow

  - Awarded academic scholarship recurring every year through competitive process- Previously assigned to WDIV/Local 4 News in Detroit- Attend yearly career development conference

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  University of La Verne

  Dec 2019 - Jun 2020

  - Create original promotional materials- Designed graduation tribute video

  • Chair of Media and Promotions for University of La Verne Black Student Union

    Oct 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Academic Success Center Promotions Coordinator

    Dec 2019 - May 2020
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  Lord and Taylor Outlet

  Dec 2019 - Jan 2020

  Seasonal Worker
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  Dodge College of Film and Media Arts

  Nov 2020 - Oct 2022

  Tour Guide and Admissions Assistant

  - Give virtual tours to incoming students and their families - Work in the office of admissions in answering emails along with phone calls- Answer student questions via text

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  The Panther Newspaper

  Jun 2022 - Dec 2022

  Sports Editor

  - Write one story a week on Chapman Athletics- Edit two staff writers stories - Gather interviews, photos and more

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  Dodge College of Film and Media Arts

  Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

  Web Content Student Assistant

  - Worked and met with the Dean for any edits of content on the website- Created promotional graphics using Canva - Shot video for the Dodge College website highlighting departments- Edit video content that highlights the colleges’ programs and offerings

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  Chapman News

  Feb 2023 - May 2024

  Executive Producer

  ● Led a newsroom of 15+ students to produce weekly live newscasts on deadline.● Pitched and edited news stories, achieving 100% story approval rates.● Increased social media engagement by 25% through strategic content management.● Ensured production quality by overseeing graphics, audio, and live broadcasts.● Trained team members in advanced production techniques, improving output efficiency.

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  Winsidr

  Feb 2023 - Mar 2024

  Social Media Manager/Writer

  ● Proposed and developed engaging content ideas for Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, driving increased follower engagement.● Analyzed audience demographics and behavior to refine content strategies and improve engagement with key audiences.● Collaborated with the communications team to ensure consistent messaging across digital platforms.● Assisted in designing visual assets for social media posts, effectively promoting upcoming events and projects.

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  Good Karma Brands/ESPN Los Angeles

  May 2023 - Sept 2023

  Good Karma Brands - ESPN LA Intern

  - Shoot and edit promotional and sports content for social media accounts- Attended and did social media coverage of The ESPYS and Los Angeles Rams Training Camp- Run social media stream- Help curate content for Twitter, Instagram and other social accounts

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  MIT Women's Basketball

  Aug 2023 - Feb 2024

  Director of Creative Content

  ● Designed and published multimedia content, increasing Instagram following by 20%.● Edited highlight reels and created graphics for enhanced team visibility.● Delivered content consistently on time, achieving 100% deadline compliance.● Boosted fan engagement by 15% through interactive and creative campaigns.● Worked closely with coaches and athletes to capture authentic team moments.

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  Fresh Tape Media

  Nov 2023 - now

  Contracted NBA Digital Correspondent

  ● Develop real-time vertical content for NBA channels and Mobile App, driving engagement.● Produced a viral video of LeBron and Bryce James, generating 10M+ views.● Coordinated with the NBA staff to make sure content meets branding guidelines● Enhanced turnaround time by 25%, delivering content on tight deadlines.● Utilized Greenfly for seamless content transfers and improved workflow efficiency.

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  LA Clippers

  Mar 2024 - May 2024

  Gameday Social Media Associate

  ● Captured and edited real-time game-day content, contributing to a #2 ranking in the NBA for social media engagement.● Pulled and shared highlights during games for timely social media updates.● Conceptualized and executed creative social campaigns to engage followers.● Supported live event coverage, ensuring seamless multimedia production.● Worked closely with the team to optimize game-day content strategies.

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  The Jim Rome Show

  May 2024 - Jan 2025

  ● Managed daily production tasks, ensuring seamless content delivery for sports radio.● Screened callers and audience engagement posts from X and email to maintain show quality.● Achieved 100% on-time content delivery during executive producer absence. ● Created and scheduled multimedia content across X, Instagram, and TikTok for 1M+ followers.● Increased Instagram engagement by 30% through targeted campaigns and analytics.● Collaborated with the production team to align content with brand strategy.● Wrote compelling captions that boosted audience interaction by 20%.● Managed TikTok growth to achieve a 50% higher reach than previous campaigns.

  • Fill-In Executive Producer

    Aug 2024 - Jan 2025

  • Social Media Manager/Associate Producer

    May 2024 - Jan 2025
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  The Lede Company

  Feb 2025 - Feb 2025

  Content Producer

  ● Delivered branded social content for ESPN’s Malika and Kendra Andrews at the NBA X Hennessy 2x2 showcase at 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend.● Worked collaboratively with marketing team to achieve content goals.● Shot and edited high-quality match footage for immediate online release.● Maintained 100% adherence to content delivery deadlines