Zsana Hoskins

Zsana Hoskins

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Music & Media Multihyphenate | Recent Graduate of Howard University

  • Education

    • East Kentwood High School

      2016 - 2020
      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: Co-founder of Black Student Union, member of Varsity Voices, member of Madrigals, member of National Honor Society, active student in Theater Department, Student Council Committee Head, violinist in Philharmonic Orchestra, violinist in Concert Orchestra I graduated high school with a 3.9 GPA in the top 6% of my class of 500+ with over 80 volunteer hours logged as a member of the National Honor Society and participated in several extracurriculars such as theater, choir, orchestra, and more.

    • University of Maryland

      2024 - 2026
      Master of Journalism Journalism
    • Howard University

      2020 - 2024
      Bachelor's degree COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS

      Activities and Societies: Programming Director for Spotlight Network, Member of Student Advocacy Staff for School of Communications Student Council, Member of the University Chorale, Digital Manager for the Howard Ida B. Wells Society B.A in Media, Journalism, and FilmConcentration in Journalism Minor in Music - Classical VoiceMagna Cum Laude

  • Experience

    • Celebration Cinema

      Jul 2019 - Dec 2022
      Director
    • The Black Book Exchange Box

      Apr 2021 - Dec 2023
      Website/Social Media Manager
    • Spotlight Network

      Sept 2021 - Apr 2024
      • Programming Director

        Apr 2022 - Apr 2024
      • Reporter/Host

        Sept 2021 - Apr 2024
    • The Walt Disney Company

      Oct 2021 - May 2023
      Disney on The Yard Mentee
    • Syryn Records

      Jan 2022 - May 2022
      A&R Intern

      I helped in the Artist & Repertoire department as we signed the first artist to the label. I also worked closely with the Art department and the Marketing department to advocate and build a brand for our new artist. This entailed understanding what the artist wanted, being a swift communicator to help her execute it, and being present for weekly meetings. Through this internship, I was also given the opportunity to attend weekly sessions with guest mentors that work in the music industry.

    • The Black Agenda Podcast

      Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
      Journalism Intern

      This role involved writing articles for the podcast’s website (mostly in the race & culture category), attending meetings, and researching topics for the production.

    • Kapital Magazine

      Dec 2022 - Jul 2023
      Journalist

      I wrote for the Music Hustle column for Kapital Magazine, a Hip-Hop publication in the DMV area.

    • The Hilltop

      Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
      Campus Reporter
    • The AFRO-American Newspapers

      Apr 2023 - now
      Freelance Writer
    • WDIV/ClickOnDetroit/Graham Digital

      May 2023 - Jul 2023
      Summer Intern
    • Cover 2 Cover Magazine

      Jul 2023 - Apr 2024
      Associate Editor

      I began writing freelance articles for a campus publication titled Cover 2 Cover in Nov 2022, became a Staff Writer in Jan 2023, and I was recently offered the Associate Editor position.

    • The Recording Academy

      Oct 2023 - May 2024
      Ambassador, GRAMMY U
    • Howard University Capstone NewsVision

      Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
      Lead Producer, Reporter

      - Produced a 30-minute newscast under a tight deadline - Delegated tasks to classmates and organized run of show using Rundown Creator- Produced, filmed, reported, and edited several news packages

    • DC Sweet Potato Cake

      Jan 2024 - May 2024
      Social Media Marketing Intern
    • Intersect Magazine

      Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
      Music Editorial Intern
    • Alencia Johnson

      Apr 2024 - now
      Social Media Intern
    • Music Forward Foundation

      May 2024 - now
      UpNext Yourh Advisory Board Member

      As a member of the inaugural UpNext Youth Advisory Board, I work closely with my fellow council members to create programming and initiatives that promote diversity and changes we want to see in the music industry.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Art of Storytelling: Screenwriting for the Culture

      Propel Learn
      Dec 2023
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    • Discovering Your Professional Superpowers

      Propel Learn
      Nov 2023
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    • Advanced English Grammar Usage Mechanics Punctuation Program Cerftification

      EGUMPP
      Nov 2021
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Zsana Hoskins
      Dean’s List - Dec 2023
    • Awarded to Zsana Hoskins
      HUAC-Detroit Monique Parnell-Phifer Scholarship Recipient - Jul 2023
    • Awarded to Zsana Hoskins
      Lionel Chapman/ABC News Scholarship Recipient - Jul 2023
    • Awarded to Zsana Hoskins
      Dean’s List - May 2023
    • Awarded to Zsana Hoskins
      Dean’s List - Dec 2022
    • Awarded to Zsana Hoskins
      Your Future Is Now Scholarship Amazon Music & The Recording Academy Jun 2022 I was selected to be one of four recipients of the 2022 Your Future Is Now Scholarship & week long music industry immersive program from Amazon Music & The Recording Academy.
    • Awarded to Zsana Hoskins
      Dean’s List - May 2022
    • Awarded to Zsana Hoskins
      Dean’s List - Dec 2021
    • Awarded to Zsana Hoskins
      Dean’s List - May 2021
    • Awarded to Zsana Hoskins
      Dean’s List - Dec 2020
    • Awarded to Zsana Hoskins
      Choirs & Bands Scholarship Howard University Choirs & Bands Aug 2020
    • Awarded to Zsana Hoskins
      Leadership Scholarship Howard University May 2020
    • Awarded to Zsana Hoskins
      Youth of the Year Boys & Girls Clubs Jan 2017 I became the first person from Grand Rapids, MI to win the Boys & Girls Clubs of Michigan Youth of the Year state competition, which involved essay writing, an interview with a distinguished panel, and public speaking.