My Story
Nickayla Dawn Wiggins is dedicated to sharing inspirational stories. Her goal? To make a difference in the lives of others. Since she was a little girl, Nickayla has enjoyed reading, writing, and interacting with others. As time progressed, she decided to use her talents to sow positive seeds into communities.
Throughout high school and college, Nickayla has had a number of opportunities that have allowed her to sharpen her skillset. She has interned for Spectrum News 1 Ohio, NBC's TODAY Show, and CNN's Don Lemon Tonight. She was also a producer for Cleveland 19 News.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Nickayla noticed a lack of positive content in the media. She decided to change this by creating her own platform, Presenting Movers and Shakers. Her website dedicated to recognizing inspiring individuals. Through this experience, Nickayla has been able to build relationships and share her passion with others.
​With everything, Nickayla gives glory and honor to God, who makes all things possible. Do you have a positive story that you'd like to share? Contact Nickayla here!
Resume
Education
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Cleveland State University
Bachelor's Degree, Communications
​​2020-2022
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​Lakeland Community College
Associate of Arts - AA
​2018-2020
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Experience
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Cleveland 19 News - Producer
July 2022 - March 2023
Don Lemon Tonight - Intern
January 2022 - April 2022
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Gains insight in editorial process
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Strengthens research skills
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Transcribes tape
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Writes for air
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Works with producers from story inception to finished package
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Books and greets show guests and assists in basic administrative tasks
TODAY Show – Intern
September 2021 – December 2021
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Worked directly with producers on stories/segments
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Assisted with logging tapes
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Researched assigned topics for the show
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Assisted with 3rd Hour TODAY content log
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Assisted with contacting participants for TODAY Show segments
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Assisted with recording zoom calls
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Assisted with creating music cue sheets for songs played during the opening, throughout, and closing of each segment
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Assisted with counting Instagram votes for Hoda and Jenna’s Chooseday Tuesday outfit choices
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Attended and participated in weekly intern meetings
Spectrum News, Columbus, Ohio — Digital Intern
June 2021 – August 2021
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Assisted in finding local weekend events across Ohio for Spectrum’s weekly “Weekend Pass”
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Gained experience in producing content that provides viewers with local experts in healthcare, law, manufacturing, and STEM research across Ohio
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Attended and participated in weekly intern development meetings
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Learned from executive directors, executive producers, producers, and reporters about the typical responsibilities required in the newsroom
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Learned about and assisted with finding content for Spectrum's social media posts
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Completed portfolio project, giving the Spectrum news team an opportunity to see what the intern was able to learn throughout their internship.
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Learned about and practiced writing copy
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Learned how to conduct a newscast
Presenting Movers and Shakers - Founder and Reporter March 2021 - PRESENT
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Created a website dedicated to recognizing people who are making a difference in their communities
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Writes articles, researches, produces, and reports stories about inspirational people and organizations in Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio — Writer for student-run newspaper, the Cauldron
January 2021-May 2021
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Wrote articles for Cleveland State’s Black History Month series
Researched and contacted subjects for stories
Volunteer Experience
Public Relations Content Manager for a Local Politician
Responsible for creating social media campaign-related content to increase community involvement.
June 2021 - September 2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Volunteer
Mentored middle school students; participated in after school activities; assisted and tutored
2017-2019