New York University

Public Affairs @ SKDK

New York, New York, United States

SKDK

Public Affairs Associate

BuzzFeed

Development Associate

News Editorial Assistant

Viacom

Freelance Production Assistant at Viacom Velocity

- Assisted in the planning and execution of special events (Breast Cancer Awareness Fair, Youth Empowerment Days, and more) to engage our community.•	Researched and conducted outreach to potential partners such as our Hip Hop Awards partners Breakthrough Miami and Make the Homeless Smile.•	Assisted the Director of CSR and other departments at special events.

BET (BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc.)

Corporate Social Responsibility/Public Affairs Intern

Social Impact and Philanthropy Team•	Compiled press lists to find the best reporters for a variety of topics and issue areas.•	Conducted research for clients as well as researched potential clients. •	Pitched stories to national and local outlets; stories pitched on topics such as suburban poverty ended up in high-profile outlets such as The Atlantic’s CityLab and Pacific Standard.

BerlinRosen

National Public Affairs Intern

- Assisted the show’s production team update scripts to add in breaking news.•	Brainstormed with the graphics team about ways to convey the show’s messaging with on-screen images.•	Transcribed clips for the show.•	Downloaded footage that was used in episodes.•	Browsed the show's email to find newsworthy tips and stories sent from viewers.•	Developed familiarity with iNews.

MSNBC

Production Intern for the Rachel Maddow Show

- Gathered press clips.•	Transcribed interviews for Justice Department officials and staff.•	Assisted at interviews and press conferences involving different Justice Department agencies.•	Served as liaison between the press and DOJ spokespeople by delegating press to the correct point of contacts within the Office of Public Affairs for media inquiries.•	Compiled notes, media information, and memoranda for high ranking Justice Department officials.

U.S. Department of Justice

Office of Public Affairs Media Affairs Intern

- Played an integral role in organizing a large climate justice rally at the NYS Capitol Building as part of the NY Renews Coalition in which several hundred people from around the state attended.•	Researched health insurance rates and their effects on people in NYS.•	Phone banked for several events Citizen Action held, such as community organizing meetings and rallies, along with assisting at these events to ensure that they ran smoothly.

Citizen Action of New York

Research and Policy Intern

- Assisted in database management, membership coordination, research, and organization.

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Nonprofit Events and Advocacy Intern

- Assisted in checking in and out various film equipment including physical checks and functionality tests.•	Provided assistance to any student or professor who needed help with any equipment.

Kayla Smalls

Kayla Smalls