Jerrika Nelson
Jackson
Summary
Journalism and Media Studies student with minors in Marketing and Creative Writing, experienced in research-driven storytelling, academic writing, and project coordination. Skilled in synthesizing complex information, producing clear written content, and presenting findings to academic and professional audiences. Proven ability to manage multiple projects, collaborate effectively, and deliver polished, published work.
Overview
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Certifications
Work History
Research Intern
McNair Scholars Program
- Conducted independent research on social and cultural topics; synthesized data, literature, and reports into clear, written analyses.
- Presented research at regional and national conferences, including Yale Undergraduate Research Conference and Mississippi State University Honors Research Conference.
- Collaborated with faculty and peers to refine research design and findings.
Writer & Intern
Student Publications
- Researched topics to create engaging articles for student readership.
- Conducted interviews with students and faculty for feature stories.
- Attended editorial meetings to discuss upcoming issues and content strategies.
- Developed multimedia content, including images and videos, for online articles.
Secretary of Public Relations
Student Government Association
- Scheduled meetings and coordinated logistics for student government events.
- Communicated updates to students through newsletters and social media platforms.
- Collaborated with other student organizations to promote campus initiatives.
Chair of Research & Assessment
Campus Activities Board
- Managed meeting agendas and facilitated discussions among board members.
- Developed promotional materials to increase awareness of campus activities and events.
- Engaged with students to gather feedback on activities and improve future planning.
Student Choice Selection Committee, Reviewer
Advising Success Network
- Reviewed client submissions for accuracy and completeness.
- Provided feedback on program effectiveness and areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance review processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Media Studies:Multimedia Journalism
Jackson State University
05-2026
Skills
- Research analysis
- Data synthesis
- Effective communication
- Multimedia content creation
- Project management
- Social media strategy
Affiliations
National Association of Black Journalist, Vice President
Certification
Social & Behavioral Research—CITI Program, 2024
Timeline
Research Intern
McNair Scholars Program
Writer & Intern
Student Publications
Secretary of Public Relations
Student Government Association
Chair of Research & Assessment
Campus Activities Board
Student Choice Selection Committee, Reviewer
Advising Success Network
Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Media Studies:Multimedia Journalism
Jackson State University