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nDash Writer Profile for Kayla Gleason
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About Me
I am a professional journalist based in sunny Tampa, Fl.
I have a BA in English with a minor in communications.
Currently, I write for the Charlotte Sun Newspaper, Charlotte Weekly and St. Pete Life Magazine, though I am always looking to broaden my horizons!
Industries I Write About
Lifestyle
- Fashion
- design
- retail
- boutiques
- women's clothing
- high end clothing and accessories
- Apparel & Fashion
- Sewing
- painting
- drawing
- creative writing
- fine arts
- acrylic painting
- knitting
- Arts & Crafts
- New products
- press releases
- technology
- Consumer Goods
- High end makeup
- drugstore makeup
- application tips
- tutorials
- makeup news
- trends
- beauty influencer newst
- Cosmetics
- Film
- TV
- music
- creator news
- classics
- Entertainment
- Museums
- paintings
- artists
- contemporary works and artists
- Renaissance
- Gothic
- religious iconography
- British art/artists
- Fine Art
- event coverage
- news
- trending books/topics
- Libraries
- High end apparel and accessories
- lifestyle writing
- Luxury Goods & Jewelry
- recent releases
- upcoming films
- awards shows
- Motion Pictures & Film
- new music
- artist news
- awards show coverage
- radio
- Theater
- musical theater
- high school and college performances
- professional performances
- Performing Arts
- Fast food
- fast casual
- international cuisine
- upcoming restaurants
- Restaurants
- shoes
- accessories
- jewelry
- makeup
- where to buy
- reviews
- Wine & Spirits
Business
- Writing for breaking news
- script writing
- Broadcast Media
- Interior design
- architecture
- fashion design
- graphic design
- Design
- Event planning
- press releases
- Events Services
- Breaking news
- education
- human interest
- government and public safety coverage
- entertainment
- local events
- Newspapers
- Social media
- Online Publishing
- news
- Supermarkets
Education
- K-12 education
- politics in education
- education news
- local education
- Education Management
Health & Wellness
- Fast food
- fast casual dining
- gourmet dining
- food trends
- soda industry and news
- press releases
- Food & Beverages
- Health news
- gyms and fitness
- healthy living
- healthy eating
- Health, Wellness & Fitness
- North American travel
- European travel
- staycations
- international travel
- cruises
- budget travel
- roadtrips
- Leisure & Travel
Law & Politics
- Local government
- national government
- elections
- trends
- internal communication
- press releases
- Government Relations
- email blasts
- event coverage
- Museums & Institutions
- social media posting
- Public Relations
- Spotlighting local places of worship
- news
- events
- Religious Institutions
My Writing Samples
Pink Drinks: Think pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Article for St. Pete Life Magazine promoting local restaurants and bars.
http://stpetelifemag.com/2019/09/pink-drinks-think-pink-for-breast-cancer-awareness-month/
High profile: Medical marijuana use on the rise
Article on medical marijuana laws in Florida, information on how to apply for a medical marijuana card and an interview with local doctor and advocate.
https://www.yoursun.com/coastal/health/high-profile-medical-marijuana-use-on-the-rise/article_106da88a-c346-11e9-9f30-634d57e0f659.html
Experience
Journalist
• Wrote and published articles about community concerns and achievements and covered breaking news for the local newspaper.
• Attended and photographed local events and created spotlight pieces on resident interests.
• Wrote news briefs, breaking news and developed content for publication on social media accounts.
Company: Charlotte Sun Newspaper
I worked there from 10/2016 until now
Journalist
• Wrote human interest stories focused on life in and around St. Petersburg.
• Covered events throughout the area and acted as a representative for the magazine, increasing awareness and readership of the publication.
• Used a combination of PR-style and journalistic writing to appeal to a wide audience and promote local brands and businesses.
Company: St. Pete Life Magazine
I worked there from 8/2018 until now
Journalist
• Wrote articles that engaged the readership with a variety of businesses, art programs, nature programs and fundraisers.
• Created advertisement-style articles and press releases for area companies.
• Established and maintained connections with local business owners, public relations representative, schools and government officials.
• Covered and photographed regional human interest events.
Company: Charlotte Weekly
I worked there from 11/2016 until now
Social Media Manager
• Created content for Boar's Head/Metz Culinary Management to use on social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
• Posted daily updates on social media accounts and engaged with students/customers.
• Designed and maintained menus advertising meal offerings.
• Worked closely with regional branch to develop impactful ad campaigns and increase brand popularity online.
Company: Boar's Head Deli
I worked there from 8/2016 until 5/
Content I Write
- Article
- Blog Post
- Email/Newsletter
- Press Release
- Social Media