Saniah Bates

Weekend Reporter at Destructoid Video Game News
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Computer Games
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Weekend Reporter
      • Oct 2023 - Present

      Write 2-3 articles regarding the video game industry in a creative and innovative manner. Coordinate with editors to get numerous stories published on time. Knowledge of how to utilize Trello and WordPress in order to successfully produce stories. Pitch to editors for stories that one may want to cover in the future. Overall gaming reporting and knowledge of the gaming industry is needed in order to successfully develop works at Destructoid. Write 2-3 articles regarding the video game industry in a creative and innovative manner. Coordinate with editors to get numerous stories published on time. Knowledge of how to utilize Trello and WordPress in order to successfully produce stories. Pitch to editors for stories that one may want to cover in the future. Overall gaming reporting and knowledge of the gaming industry is needed in order to successfully develop works at Destructoid.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Production Assistant
      • Sep 2023 - Present

      Assists in the preparation and execution of Gopher Digital Productions coverage of Gopher Athletic Events, This coverage includes the live productions for both in-house scoreboard shows as well as live webcast streams as part of the Big Ten Network’s B1G platform, Working hours occur primarily during Gopher Athletics events, including nights, weekends and some holiday hours, Work is based upon event needs and schedules can vary greatly week to week, Camera Operation (stationary, handheld, robotic and cinematic cameras), Replay, Graphics, Video Playback operation, Tear down and set up of production equipment, LED video display operator, Video editing, logging and archiving, Motion and still graphic creation and design, Sideline reporting, play-by-play announcing and color commentating, Office or administrative work, Other production related duties as assigned Show less

    • United States
    • Online Audio and Video Media
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Freelance Reporter
      • Sep 2023 - Present

      Write 1-2 articles weekly for an entertainment news outlet, must have knowledge in the Korean music industry as well as Korean popular culture, must be able to communicate and write well with little to no guidance as this position is remote, collaborate well with editors in order to get stories out by their deadline, come up with creative story ideas and execute them in an engaging and unique manner. Write 1-2 articles weekly for an entertainment news outlet, must have knowledge in the Korean music industry as well as Korean popular culture, must be able to communicate and write well with little to no guidance as this position is remote, collaborate well with editors in order to get stories out by their deadline, come up with creative story ideas and execute them in an engaging and unique manner.

    • Human Resources Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Gaming and Tech Blogs
      • Sep 2023 - Present

      Weekly gaming or gaming industry related blogs; two written and published per week. Weekly gaming or gaming industry related blogs; two written and published per week.

    • Event Coverage Reporter / Editor in Chief
      • Jul 2023 - Present

      My own personal media outlet that focuses on covering local events; stories are written, edited, and published by me and me alone. Social media marketing is also done with any event that I cover depending on the client and how much they’d like me to invest in their event. Overall a print journalism company created by me— broadcast stories will come soon depending on the needs of my clients My own personal media outlet that focuses on covering local events; stories are written, edited, and published by me and me alone. Social media marketing is also done with any event that I cover depending on the client and how much they’d like me to invest in their event. Overall a print journalism company created by me— broadcast stories will come soon depending on the needs of my clients

    • Egypt
    • Human Resources
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Fashion Model
      • Jun 2023 - Present

      Have participated in the Cold Summer 2023 fashion show as well as photoshoots for local designers (Designs by Ellis, Soul Not For Sale, Penash, etc.) Have participated in the Cold Summer 2023 fashion show as well as photoshoots for local designers (Designs by Ellis, Soul Not For Sale, Penash, etc.)

    • United States
    • Newspaper Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • City Desk Reporter
      • Oct 2022 - Oct 2023

      Working as a staff news reporter on the City Desk— generally covering local happenings in the University of Minnesota Twin Cities metro area, two stories per week, editing, publishing, interviewing individuals for stories, brainstorming and pitching news story ideas, high levels of communication needed in order to effectively communicate to interviewees as well as those also on the desk, constructive criticism distribution as well as receiving from those within the Daily, etc. Working as a staff news reporter on the City Desk— generally covering local happenings in the University of Minnesota Twin Cities metro area, two stories per week, editing, publishing, interviewing individuals for stories, brainstorming and pitching news story ideas, high levels of communication needed in order to effectively communicate to interviewees as well as those also on the desk, constructive criticism distribution as well as receiving from those within the Daily, etc.

    • United States
    • Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Social Media Specialist
      • Jul 2023 - Aug 2023

      Manager of all ChiaGu LLC social media accounts; all platforms being Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Posting stories and reels daily on the Instagram account as well as videos for the TikTok. All Instagram posts are transferred to Facebook via Meta Business Suite. Must have sufficient experience in social media marketing as well as graphic design skills for anything being posted on the social media accounts. Manager of all ChiaGu LLC social media accounts; all platforms being Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Posting stories and reels daily on the Instagram account as well as videos for the TikTok. All Instagram posts are transferred to Facebook via Meta Business Suite. Must have sufficient experience in social media marketing as well as graphic design skills for anything being posted on the social media accounts.

    • United States
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Youth Mentor
      • Jul 2023 - Aug 2023

      Working as a journalism based mentor and social media management specialist for Speak MPLS during their summer broadcast journalism program. Must be hospitable to interact with the youth that will be involved in the program as well as knowledgeable about the content the youth will be creating. Generally being able to work well alone to curate the social media platforms as well as collecting photos, videos, and media for content creation— overall well versed in written and verbal communication, organization, photography, videography, editing, etc. Must have immense knowledge of broadcast media, mini documentary and film making, in order to help students set up and manage cameras, lighting, sound, editing, etc. Teleprompter and on camera talent skills are needed as well. Show less

    • Broadcast Journalist
      • Aug 2022 - Sep 2022

      Preparing and producing interviews, newscasts, and overall video productions. Must be able to work on a tight deadline, have editorial skills, experience with professional filming equipment (camera, audio/mics, lighting), general knowledge of broadcasting vocabulary, writing skills, social media and promotion management, overall independence in relation to working on journalism related projects. Preparing and producing interviews, newscasts, and overall video productions. Must be able to work on a tight deadline, have editorial skills, experience with professional filming equipment (camera, audio/mics, lighting), general knowledge of broadcasting vocabulary, writing skills, social media and promotion management, overall independence in relation to working on journalism related projects.

    • United States
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • GMA3 Reading Squad
      • Oct 2020 - Nov 2020

      Appeared on GMA3 as a Reading Squad member. Was given a time period to read a specific book and create educated interview questions for the authors of said books. After creating a number of questions for the authors, members would have the opportunity to publicly interview the authors on a segment of Good Morning America— generally alluding to a position in regards to broadcast journalism. Appeared on GMA3 as a Reading Squad member. Was given a time period to read a specific book and create educated interview questions for the authors of said books. After creating a number of questions for the authors, members would have the opportunity to publicly interview the authors on a segment of Good Morning America— generally alluding to a position in regards to broadcast journalism.

Education

  • University of Minnesota
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
    2022 - 2026

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