Kyla Woods

Experience

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  Radio One

  Sept 2004 - Sept 2011

  Sales/Programming/Voice Overs

  Kyla started at Radio One in 2004 as a Sales Assistant and then expanded her position to include Promotional Coordinator. Kyla also provided voice-over work on commercials for all 4 radio stations, and worked as a fill-in host on WDNI-TV (Indy's Music Channel).

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  WXIN FOX 59

  Apr 2007 - May 2008

  Kyla hosted a weekly Live feature segment titled "Mondays with Kyla" where she reported on interesting and entertaining people and places throughout central Indiana. She also produced the segments. Kyla was a member of the FOX 59 Morning News Team as a Traffic Reporter, giving accurate reports on road conditions and closures in Indianapolis and surrounding areas. She served in this position before transitioning into Feature Reporter and host of a weekly segment, "Mondays with Kyla".

  • Feature Reporter

    Sept 2007 - May 2008

  • Traffic Reporter

    Apr 2007 - Sept 2007
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  Clear Channel Communications/ Metro Traffic

  Feb 2011 - Dec 2011

  Fill-in Traffic Reporter

  I served as an experienced Traffic Reporter and was knowledgeable in Traffic.com, ENPS, and SigAlert systems. I delivered Traffic Reports during Good Morning Indiana on WRTV 6, the ABC affiliate in Indianapolis.

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  WLWT

  Dec 2011 - Dec 2016

  Traffic Reporter and Fill - In Anchor

  I was the Traffic Reporter for News 5 Today and also served as Special Assignment Reporter and FIll-In Anchor for WLWT in Cincinnati. She brought with her a wealth of knowledge about roadway systems, a strong live shot presence, and a passion for storytelling. At the anchor desk, I was proficient in accurate reporting and also connected with viewers through her dynamic and relatable personality.

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  Crowd or Camera Communications

  Sept 2016 - now

  Founder & CEO

  Crowd or Camera Communications is a boutique brand messaging firm that specializes in tailoring exactly what you want to say to the audience you want to say it to. Media and PR connoisseur Kyla Woods leads the team with over 12 years of experience in media, promotions, and social networking. Crowd or Camera employs realistic and engaging presentation, public speaking, and interviewing strategies that will transform the way you represent yourself and your brand. Kyla has contracted her services with MORTAR Cincinnati since 2017 and has since transitioned to a part-time employee with the nonprofit organization.Kyla also serves as a dynamic Host, Speaker, and Interviewer. She served as the solo anchor of First Financial Bank Biz Beat presented by the Business Courier on Local 12. Show less

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  United Way of Greater Cincinnati

  Jun 2017 - Sept 2019

  BrandStoryteller + Communications Leader

  In this role, my focus was on creating compelling written, digital, and broadcast content to move the needle forward on the work that United Way of Greater Cincinnati did through agency and corporate partners across the Greater Cincinnati community.In addition to content creation, I also conducted internal and external communications training sessions on our brand message. I led Ambassador Training that was available to 140 nonprofit partners across the Cincinnati Region. I also led Social Media content creation and video marketing for the Communications team. Show less

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  MORTAR Cincinnati

  Oct 2019 - Jan 2021

  Communications & PR

  I manage internal and external Communications and Public Relations for MORTAR Cincinnati, transitioning to a part-time role at the nonprofit accelerator in October of 2019 after working in a contractor capacity since 2017. I also serve as the Host of MORTAR's weekly Instagram Live talk show, MORTAR Midday.Additional responsibilities include Communications Strategy; Social Media management; Development and Fundraising Communications Assistance; Grant Review; Internal and External Communications. MORTAR was awarded the 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King Economic Development Award from the State of Ohio. Show less

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  Hamilton County Sheriff's Office

  Jan 2021 - now

  Public Information Officer

  I was sworn in as a member of Hamilton County Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey's Command Staff on January 4th, 2021, in the role of Public Information Officer. In this role, I primarily serve as the main point of contact for external Communications, PR, and Media Outreach on behalf of the Sheriff's Office.