Kalia Kornegay has experience as a freelance writer, social media assistant, editorial intern, contributing writer, assistant producer, and reporting intern. Her previous positions demonstrate a background in writing for publications like HelloGiggles and The Hollywood Reporter, developing social media strategies, assisting with documentary production, and covering local news. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Ithaca College with a minor in French Language.

1. PREVIOUS POSITIONS
Freelance Writer - Remote
Dec. 2018 - Present
Pitch contemporary pop culture & lifestyle pieces; published works have appeared in
HelloGiggles, SeoulBeats, and Snapchat publisher ID:K.
Social Media Assistant - The JonnyCake Center of Westerly
July - Oct 2018
Developed non-profit organization’s social media strategy and collaborated with social media
team to broaden brand’s online presence. Headed overhaul of Instagram and designed training
program for future social media interns.
Editorial Intern - The Hollywood Reporter Magazine
Jan - May 2018
Pitched and drafted coverage on contemporary entertainment topics and industry events. Also
transcribed interviews, assisted editors with research and published content through the
outlet’s CMS.
Contributing Writer - Young Hollywood LLC
Jan - May 2018
Worked closely with section editor to pitch and develop relevant pop culture ideas. Published
1-2 articles per day on unique takes on trending entertainment topics.
Assistant Producer - WKNO-TV
May - Dec 2017
Credited as Assistant Producer for documentary “With Infinite Hope: MLK and the Civil Rights
Movement”, a profile of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. From January to April, aired more than 450
times, was picked up by 72% of PBS stations and it was available to 80 million DMA households.
Reporting Intern - The Day Newspaper
May - July 2017
Covered news topics pertinent to the southeastern Connecticut region and worked with
editorial team to expand coverage.
EDUCATION
Ithaca College
Aug 2014 - May 2018
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism | Minor in French Language
SKILLS
✤ Windows OS, macOS
✤ Google Suite, Microsoft Office
✤ HTML, CSS, JQuery, Wordpress
✤ HootSuite Certified, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Tumblr
✤ CMS - Drupal, Citrix, WordPress
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