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Tongwa “Gabriella” Akanji Aka
Email: gabriellaaka@gmail.com
Cell: 202-749-6803
Website: http://www.iamakanji.com
Core Qualifications
- Non-linear editing/programming: Adobe Premier, Audition and Photoshop; Cablecast
- Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, and analytics – Buffer, Hootsuite
- Video/Audio recording: GarageBand, Adobe Audition
- Writing/Blogging: Canva, WordPress
Experience
Acquisitions Production Intern May 2019 – Nov. 2019
The Science Channel
Silver Spring, MD
- Review 45-minute shows to timecode episode that assist editor in creating digital clips for social media packages
- Fact-check international scripts from Britain and Canada to ensure accuracy prior to airing on science channel
- Incorporate fact-based content or encourage curiosity, through multiple Facebook posts for daily shows
- Research/review show episodes to facilitate content reversioning
- Create digital branding content using Adobe creative cloud
- Timed narrator bites for audio recording sessions
- Researched and organized show credit lists
Production Assistant Nov. 2016 – Present
Charm TV
Baltimore, MD
- Camera operator for Commuter Connections TV show
- Research background information for upcoming studio tapings; set up studio for live tapings
- Technical Director for live broadcasts of City Council events; Board of Estimate, Zoning
Freelance Programming Associate
Jan. 2017 – Present
Engage Network (Baltimore City Public Access Channel)
Baltimore, MD
- Create daily broadcast schedules for Engage Network; input PSAs, schedule marathons
- Organize and categorize new video and audio content for air on Engage Network
- Manage day-to-day correspondence with over 60 show producers; acquisitions, reversions, PSAs
- Inform and train producers on video formatting procedures; Frame rates, sample rates, audio and video codecs
- Produce analyses charts and quarterly reports for existing programs
Digital Video Production Assistant
Aug. 2016 – Feb. 2018
Oath – Verizon Digital Media Services Ashburn, VA
- Captured Video on Demand for millions of online consumers
- Inserted commercial breaks into live event programming
- Communicated all related video issues with ESPN MCR
TV Production Intern
May 2015 – Sept. 2015
PBS – To the Contrary Washington DC
- Edited weekly TV listings and press releases, wrote scripts for air, cut a short clip for digital, shot interviews
- Created social media posts through Buffer to engage audiences and measure post reach
- Researched and curated background information for studio tapings
Education
American University May 2020
MA, Film and Media
Production
Washington DC
Honors: Graduate Assistant-ship; GPA 3.87
University of Maryland
Dec. 2015
BA, Broadcast Journalism with French Minor
College Park, MD
Honors: Letters And Sciences Scholarship recipient
