About Me
Here is an introduction that is short, sweet, and
to the point.
My name is Jalynn āJJā McDuffey, a 2025 graduate of Florida A&M University, holding a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, and a current Strategic Communications masterās student at Florida State University.
Originally from a small historically black community in Miami, Florida. After being interviewed by a local news station, I realized I wanted to utilize the art of storytelling to highlight the untold stories of underrepresented communities.
With a focus on multimedia storytelling, I took the cards I was dealt and used my background in art to expand into reporting, graphic design, digital marketing, audience engagement, and podcasting
With a mindset to constantly learn and continuously improve, I focus on transparent and creative solutions to expand print and digital journalism through audio and visual media.
I welcome you to explore my creative portfolio, helping organizations turn over a new card in creativity.
Graphic Designer
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Artist
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Editor
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Writer
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Brand Ambassador
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Public Speaker
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Documentarian
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Podcast Creator
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Creative Director
Graphic Designer ā Artist ā Editor ā Writer ā Brand Ambassador ā Public Speaker ā Documentarian ā Podcast Creator ā Creative Director
RESUME
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism
Tallahassee, Florida
August 2021-May 2025
3.5 GPA
National Association of Black Journalists, 2024 Initiate of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Class of 2025 Campus Activities Board
Miami, FLMay 2026 - July 2026
EDUCATION
SKILLS & AWARDS
Videography
Photography
Content Editing
Public Messaging strategy
Graphic design
Social media Coordination
Event coordination
Social Media Data Analytics
Quantitative Research
Press release drafting
Audio editing
Video editing
Public Speaking
Interview prep and production
Print Layout Design
Copywriting
Scriptwriting
Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Suites, Final Cut, Descript, and ENPS
J-school Journals Documentarian- Producer of āAmen, Amen, Amenā and featured storyteller, Fall 2024
Society of Professional Journalists- Sunshine State Awards for podcasting finalist Fall 2024
Disney Storyteller Scholar - Scholarship recipient and intern, Fall 2024
Apple TMCF HBCU scholar - Campus ambassador and intern Spring 2023
āGood Morning Americaā FAMU Homecoming Special - Featured story Fall 2022
GUCCI Changemaker Scholar-Scholarship recipient and scholar Spring 2022
Miami Herald Silver Knight Award Winner - Art 2021 Spring 2021
WORK EXPERIENCE
Miami Herald - Audience Engagement Intern
Tallahassee, FLSept 2025 -
Creating and implementing engaging content reels and graphics for Union platforms, tracking analytics, and engagement for Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter growth
Writing clear and concise copy for external and internal communication, utilizing strong analytical and organizational skills to support campaigns such as new student orientation recruitment, Unlucky in Love Valentineās Day event, and press engagement for Garnet Gaming Lounge, Askew Student Life Center, and more
V89 Sports - Student reporter
Tallahassee, FLSept 2025 - May 2026
Contributing to the V89 sports team through photography, reporting, and social updates on Florida State University sporting events
Shadow producing and providing technical support for WVFSās weekly sports talk show āTomahawk Talk.ā
Creating monthly content calendars for SPEARmind Therapy and Consulting Services, driving engagement by 46% in the last month
Structuring media relations through active participation in content review, proofreading, and coordination for brand-sensitive content, coordinating content calendars, and bi-weekly brand meetings
Remote
June 2025- Mar 2026
S.P.E.A.R.mind - Social Media Coordinator/ Graphic Designer/Editor; Remote
Tallahassee, FLJan 2025- May 2025
FAMUās TV 20- Entertainment Reporter; Tallahassee, FL
Reported bi-weekly entertainment news reaching over 80,000 homes across four North Florida counties to engage a regional audience.
Produced news packages from ideation to broadcast, events within Leon County to highlight local arts, heritage, and community
Managed digital publications, website layout, and show promotions for WANM 90.5 to enhance audience engagement and brand visibility.
Creator and Host of āThe Streetlights Podcastā
Tallahassee, FL
Sept 2024- May 2025
WANM 90.5 ā The Flava Stationā - Assistant News Director / Podcast Host; Tallahassee, FL
Tallahassee, FLOctober 2023- May 2025
The FAMUAN Newspaper - Editor and Staff Writer; Tallahassee, FL
Reported bi-weekly entertainment news reaching over 80,000 homes across four North Florida counties to engage a regional audience.
Produced news packages from ideation to broadcast, events within Leon County to highlight local arts, heritage, and community
Florida State University
Master of Science in Strategic Communications
Tallahassee, Florida
August 2025-May 2027
3.9 GPA
Student Marketing Assistant for Florida State University Student Union, V89 Sports reporter, College of Communication and Information scholarship awardee
Florida State University Student Union - Student Marketing Assistant
Collaborated cross-functionally with audio production teams to support national storytelling for ABCās investigative and entertainment podcasts, including Inside the Midnight Order, enhancing content delivery by tailoring projects to ABCās brand voice
Conducted detailed audience-focused research, advanced training in audio production tools, and script development for ā What Happened to Holly Boboā and āPop Culture Momsā series
New York City, New York
Jun 2024-Aug 2024
ABC Audio - Intern
Culver City, CaliforniaJun 2023 - Aug 2023
Apple Music Radio- Intern
Produced detailed background research, interview briefs, and production support for The Travis Mills Show and The Estelle Show, demonstrating excellent writing and audience-focused content development skills.
Created research-driven media kits, serving as a point of contact for artist management, and supported artist coordination for Appleās Black Music Month Live 2023
