Zsana Hoskins

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College Park, Maryland, United States

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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
  View certificate
- Discovering Your Professional Superpowers
  Propel Learn
  Nov 2023
  View certificate
- Advanced English Grammar Usage Mechanics Punctuation Program Cerftification
  EGUMPP
  Nov 2021
  View certificate
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
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  Dean’s List - Dec 2021
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  Dean’s List - May 2021
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  Dean’s List - Dec 2020
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  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.