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Tiffani Jackson
Arlington ,TX
Summary
Award-winning journalist with 7+ years of experience in service journalism, radio, and diversity reporting. Strong track record of breaking down complex topics — from local laws to cultural events — into accessible, high-impact stories. Founder of a collegiate news outlet, passionate about amplifying underrepresented voices. Skilled in multimedia storytelling, interviewing, and community engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
News Reporter
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
02.2024 - Current
- Write service journalism stories answering North Texans’ real-life questions.
- Cover health, policy, law, and culture through an equity and community lens.
- Optimize articles for SEO and utility journalism best practices.
News Reporter
Audacy, KMOX Radio 98.7
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Produced daily radio news stories for St. Louis listeners.
- Operated studio boards, edited interviews, and conducted on-air discussions.
- Supported community engagement through public-facing station events.
Culture, Diversity & Inclusion Reporter
State Journal-Register
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Covered cultural affairs, equity issues, and underrepresented communities.
- Produced 3–5 stories per week with focus on investigative and enterprise reporting.
- Represented the paper at town halls and public forums.
Reporter & On-Air Host
NPR/WGLT Radio 89.1 FM
05.2019 - 01.2022
- Reported on public affairs, race, and local government.
- Built source networks and crafted both broadcast and online stories.
- Korva Coleman Scholar recipient for improving racial equity in newsrooms.
Media Strategist
IMPACT Strategies (Angela Rye)
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Drafted press releases and talking points for political media campaigns.
- Researched and prepared briefing docs for high-profile interviews.
- Contributed to digital media products across national platforms.
Radio Host
WXRJ 94.9 FM
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Hosted a weekly music and commentary show on politics and pop culture.
- Produced segments and interviews to grow audience listenership.
News Reporter
The Vidette
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Conducted in-depth interviews with sources to gather accurate information for news stories.
- Developed compelling narratives by synthesizing complex topics into engaging articles for diverse audiences.
- Collaborated with editors to refine content, ensuring adherence to publication standards and deadlines.
- Covered breaking news events, delivering timely reports across multiple platforms, including print and digital media.
Education
B.S. - Journalism
Illinois State University
Bloomington, Illinois 01.2022
Skills
- Service journalism
- Researching information
- Reporting news
- Interviewing
- Multimedia storytelling
- Copy editing
- Audio production
- Social media strategy
- Public speaking
- SEO writing
- Press releases
- Researching information
- Reporting news
Awards
- Most Outstanding Young Person, Illinois Jaycees, 2023, Cultural Achievement
- Communication Innovation Award, AWC Bloomington-Normal, 2021
- NPR Korva Coleman Scholar, 2019
Timeline
News Reporter
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
02.2024 - Current
News Reporter
Audacy, KMOX Radio 98.7
10.2023 - 02.2024
Culture, Diversity & Inclusion Reporter
State Journal-Register
01.2022 - 10.2023
Media Strategist
IMPACT Strategies (Angela Rye)
05.2020 - 05.2021
Radio Host
WXRJ 94.9 FM
09.2019 - 05.2020
Reporter & On-Air Host
NPR/WGLT Radio 89.1 FM
05.2019 - 01.2022
News Reporter
The Vidette
09.2017 - 05.2018
B.S. - Journalism
Illinois State University