Kwame Opam Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

New York, New York, United States

I work across the breaking news teams in the U.S. and abroad to meet masthead goals and develop strategic initiatives for live coverage, D.E.I., hiring and development.

New York, United States

I oversaw the team that developed and produced the Webby award-winning podcast, social media content, a newsletter and website for the Emmy-nominated first season of The Problem With Jon Stewart on Apple TV+. The work entailed brainstorming with Jon Stewart and the show's senior team, hiring, tracking the progress of multiple editorial projects, meeting deadlines, and aligning with Apple's expectations.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Evolve live and breaking news coverage for digital audiences.

Greater New York City Area

Work with the Digital Transition team to help the Times improve its online journalism

Manage news flow. Assign and edit stories by reporters. Write news, reports, reviews, and features with a focus on tech, entertainment, and activism.

Edit and assign news and report stories on the weekend while managing the front page. Writing news and reports during the week. Engaging in planning meetings with senior staff and working with product to test design and layout

Write and promote sponsored content on behalf of brands across the Gawker Media sites. Edit and produce content submitted by contributors. Conduct brainstorm meetings and interviews in order to create unique native programs

Wrote features on gadget culture and social media, and reviewed products under embargo

Reviewed hardware and apps for the Daily's tech sectionReported on trends in social media and web culture

Write copy for and manage Marvel's currently-in-development comprehensive database for comic book characters, arcs, and issues.

Working with editorial staff to develop stories for publicationWriting pieces on consumer technology and tech cultureStaying up-to-date on the news cycle on a day-to-day basis

Spot for stories for writers and editorial staffAssist in clerical and administrative dutiesPitch and write blog posts

Assist the professor with lesson plansTake careful attendancePlan study groups and meetingsRetrieve copies and media for the classManage online discussion groups

Wrote stories on tech and geek culture

Reporting in print, which entails interviewing, fact-checking, writing, and editing pieces for print, as well as light photography

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Media Studies

Activities and Societies: Critical Themes in Media Studies Conference Planning Committee

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Statesman A&E Assistant Editor