Brandon Gates Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

- Leading nearly 20 students in weekly discussions on media literacy, evaluating their performance,and determining grades by assignments and participation- Developing strategies to engage students — including cooperative and experimental learning- Collaborating with other faculty to revise and create new curriculum and assessments

An award-winning screenwriter with over a dozen screenwriting competition placements.

New York, Ny , Us

• Oversaw the voice and creative direction of Courier's network of social platforms• Digitally reported and sourced as news breaks, including cutting live video and pushing to social• Created, developed, and produced video content for social media and Courier's website• Wrote stand-alone news articles and articles to supplement video pieces• Created social-first content including IG LIVES and IG takeovers

New York, Ny , Us

New York, New York, Us

Studied Sketch Comedy 101 - 303 and Characters 101 through the UCB Training Center Scholarship in New York, N.Y.

Miami, Florida, Us

• Wrote and edited copy used across a variety of audiences and platforms – including press release, fact-sheets, social media, executive communication and reports and publications• Wrote original stories featured on the website and for the monthly Here for Good Newsletter• Oversaw all video production and live broadcasts • Developed storytelling plan, including print, video, and social media to speak to Laureate International Universities as a network• Closely tracked and reported on the US and global media coverage and trends – both directly and indirectly related to Laureate and institutions in the network• Acted as the first point of contact for media inquiries • Provided strategic and practical support to the Investor Relations team on all aspects of reporting as a public company • Created and pursued a range of local, national, and international media opportunities to tell the Laureate story and best represent the many achievements and impact of the company

• Executed and created public relations strategies for the State of Israel in its interactions with media• Planed and managed media at large events and conferences and during official visits by Israeli Prime Minister, President, and Cabinet Ministers• Engaged press to broaden the national conversation about Israel and place content to improve Israel’s global brand• Wrote and pitched opinion pieces on behalf of Israeli diplomats and politicians – published articles in New York Times and Wall Street Journal among others• Analyzed coverage and themes within the press and recommend policies for media engagement• Provided content for official social media platforms• Consulted on community outreach strategies• Drafted talking points and memos to prepare high-level officials for meetings and interviews• Built and maintained relationships with national and regional broadcast, print, and digital media outlets, serving as a resource for background information and official government positions/statements• Pitched and placed stories on Israeli culture, business, and tech

Augusta, Ga, Us

• Pitched, reported, shot and edited hard news and feature stories• Shot video using HD, solid-state cameras• Selected stories, generated line-ups, wrote headlines, anchor copy and teases using ENPS• Wrote articles and repackaged pieces for website• Updated website and used social media from the field during breaking news• Operated live truck and live backpack for live shots

Columbia, Sc, Us

• Represented the university at national and regional college fairs, high school visits, and national conferences on higher education, recruitment, and retention strategies for various student populations; and• Advised high school guidance counselors, prospective students and families through the admissions process, while providing information for academic and career support.

• Provided commentary and anchored weekly, live interview talk show on a syndicated radio station on topics ranging from national news to public affairs;• Produced programs, screened callers, and back timed live shows; and• Served as a columnist for 5 South Carolina newspapers and blogs on issues, including the legalization of marijuana to a proposed bill that would make it illegal to wear pants below the waist.

Henderson, Nevada, Us

• Researched news tips, made reporter calls, and pitched and developed stories for reporters;• Selected video and edited short packages; and • Assisted reporters and videographers in the field with breaking news and conducted on-site interviews.

New York, Ny, Us

• Assisted in chartering the Columbia, S.C. chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention by implementing a forum and organizing an awareness campaign about suicide and suicide prevention

• Reported and produced video on the implementation and enforcement of a controversial campus-wide smoking ban at the University of South Carolina;• Wrote an article and conducted a live interview on CNN about a beach fire that killed six university students; and• Worked as one of 27 campus correspondents contributing content that aired on the CNNu website.

Master Of Science - Ms, Journalism

Masters Of Science In Journalism, Broadcast Journalism

Bachelor Of Arts In Journalism And Mass Communications, Broadcast Journalism, Speech Communication

Completion, Sketch Comedy Writing