Marquaysa B. Email & Phone Number

Raleigh, NC, US

New York, NY, US

– Project management, leading initiatives involving revenue generation, innovation, and DEI goals (e.g. tentpole, and account planning processes).– Work cross-functionally with key business and editorial leaders to develop and roll out products to market, gather feedback, implement creative solutions, remove bottlenecks and gain efficiencies. – GTM.

New York, NY, US

– Partnered with the CEO and other C-level executives to drive strategic business initiatives with the focuses during my tenure being content, creators, DIE/DI&B values, and overall employee relationship management. Most recent initiatives: Innovative E-commerce partnerships, 2023 G2M tentpole strategy development with our business and editorial teams, and.

New York, NY, US

– Founded and directed small business commerce strategies and initiatives related to Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity (DIE/DI&B) across BuzzFeed Inc’s Affiliate Business and Editorial Commerce teams. Oversaw the full content development and publishing process for small business commerce content.– Devised and led editorial strategy to enhance BuzzFeed's.

New York, NY, US

– Partnered with editorial and affiliate business teams to develop commerce content in alignment with revenue and partnership goals– Analyzed internal and external data to inform commerce content strategy– Developed branded commerce content for partners such as Walmart Grocery, E.l.f. Cosmetics, etc.– Developed eCommerce content for BuzzFeed Shopping O&O.

— Providing full-service business review and strategic planning support— Analyzing and applying internal data findings to provide creative, strategic operations solutions— Reviewing industry trends to make predictions and inform business strategy — Leading ad-hoc business initiatives (driving revenue, awareness, restructuring, etc.)— Client Specialty.

– Led 3- to 6-month strategic planning process involving program marketing, curriculum development, sourcing and booking guest speakers– Developed and taught curriculum for annual 6-week high school media program – Interviewed and hired social media managers and program volunteers– Additional responsibilities included: Student mentorship, budget.

New York, New York, US

I returned to REVELIST at the sweet request of an editor to kick more butt and take more names! Every day was different but I primarily covered beauty and style news, especially topics that relate to any type of inclusivity. Additionally, it was my honor to step in as the interim head editor in charge of publishing when the head editor needed to step away.

New York, NY, US

I pride myself on having navigated the media industry with deep intention. After dabbling in commerce content at two media companies previously, I became deeply interested in commerce content being a thriving revenue line for media companies — a real pivot from reporting the news but my passion for media began to take on a more holistic disposition. I.

New York, New York, US

I covered the latest makeup and skincare news with a major focus on product launches, beauty deals, and YouTube creators — all contributed via articles and video content produced for YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.My daily coverage included at least three news articles a day, visual features, and beauty/lifestyle-centric commerce content for the.

New York, US

I wrote both aggregated and original reported pieces focused on lifestyle issues including race, gender, body positivity, and LGBTQ+ topics.I am most proud of my original piece about a mother in the DMV area who is currently searching for her missing daughter. As the conversation about missing Black girls took national stage in March 2017, my subject's.

I wrote and reported on beauty topics that center and cater to women of color. Beautifully Brown is a place where the "other" beauty conversation is happening, so I pitched ideas that shine a spotlight on women who are often under served in mainstream media.

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• Researched and reported on celebrity food news — aggregated and original, exclusive stories
• Interviewed celebrities like Guy Fieri, Haylie Duff, Greg Nicotero, Curtis Stone, etc...
• Mined social media for shareable content on celebrities, popular restaurants, and food trends

— Partnered with the founder/CEO to drive strategic business initiatives for both businesses— Oversaw facilities operations including contractor and office tenant management— Additional focuses: Contract development, event planning, client relationship management processes, digital communications, etc.

Pitched and wrote stories primarily about pop culture and social justice for the now-defunct digital platform founded and owned by Issa Rae: Tea & Breakfast. I aggregated news, wrote original content, and scoured social media for the most relevant sociocultural conversations.

Master’S Degree, Digital Magazine Journalism

B.A. Degree, English

Consumer, Apparel & Retail Studies (Minor), Bryan School Of Business