Jaleah Walker Resume

EDUCATION:

University of Mississippi | School of Journalism and New Media | Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College

• Major: B.S. in Integrated Marketing Communications, Minor: General Business

• Graduation: May 9, 2025 Final GPA: 3.89

 

University of Mississippi | School of Journalism and New Media

• Major: M.S. in Integrated Marketing Communications 

• Anticipated Graduation: May 2027

 

EXPERIENCE:

The University of Mississippi Marketing & Communications 

Strategic Communications Graduate Assistant May 2025- Present

• Write and edit student-facing content for The Powder Blue weekly newsletter, distributed via MyEmma to the university’s student body.
   

• Collaborate with a team of graduate assistants to brainstorm, plan, and execute engaging digital communications aligned with institutional goals.
   

• Design graphics and manage content for the Student Hub web page and social media platforms to promote events, resources, and student services.
   

• Contribute to strategy discussions on student engagement, audience targeting, and content optimization.

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Total Production Services

Sports Production Intern, December 2024 - Present

• Assist in set up and management of sports media for events aired live on ESPN.

• Help with camera work, audio, and other technical aspects of production.

• Ensure smooth execution of broadcasts by supporting the production crew.

• Responsible for setup, breakdown, and troubleshooting of production equipment.

• Contribute to capturing key moments during live sports events.

• Aid in production timelines with producers and crew to maintain an efficient workflow.

 

The University of Mississippi Marketing & Communications

Social Media Ambassador, July 2024 - May 2025

• Brainstorm and create social media content for over 600,000 followers across multiple platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, and Threads.

• Cultivate with professional staff of writers, photographers, graphic designers, and web developers to research, plan, implement, and evaluate social media campaigns.

• Cover various campus events for official social accounts, including but not limited to: home football games, graduation ceremonies, Days of Champions events, etc.

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The Daily Mississippian

Freelance Writer, December 2024

• Authored an article that garnered 3,087 views to date, ranked #54 for most-read online story of 2024.

• Recognized in award-winning sports package, winning third place for Investigative/Depth Reporting from the Mississippi Press Association.

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Central Grove M.B. Church

Marketing/Social Media, June 2022 - Present

• Create social media posts and video content for upcoming events.

• Design church programs, flyers, and merchandise using editing software.

• Create announcement videos displayed during services.

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Magnolia Regional Health Center

Marketing Intern, Summer 2022

• Wrote inserts for employee newsletter and hospital social media.

• Traveled to different departments photographing for social media accounts.

• Interviewed and filmed employees for recruitment videos.

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ACTIVITIES AND HONORS:

• Who’s Who Recipient

•  Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society (2023-)

• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (2023-)

• Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society Social Director (2023-)

• Chancellor’s Leadership (2022)

• Oxford Animal Resource Center Volunteer (2023)

• Lighthouse Foundation Center Volunteer

• Advanced International Certificate of Education Diploma (2022)

• Corinth High School Hall of Fame