Content Manager at Public Broadcasting Atlanta
Greater Atlanta Area
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- Content Manager at Public Broadcasting Atlanta
- Media Consultant - News Specialist - Producer at Visual Eye Media
- Freelance Video Journalist at Associated Press Television News (APTN)
- Member at National Association of Black Journalists
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- University of South Florida
- University of Florida
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Amani Channel’s Summary
-Thanks for checking out my profile. I'm a media professional with nearly fifteen years of experience in the broadcast industry. I'm interested in producing creative content, that helps companies and individuals build strong brands and relationships.
I've worked in radio and TV since 1993, and currently work as a Content/Community Manager for Public Broadcasting Atlanta. I'm a new media specialist, and operate media consulting/video production company. Teaching is also a passion and I currently teach a digital media class at Kennesaw State University.
My bio is below.
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Amani Channel is an expert in video production, broadcast news, and new media.
He is the content manager at Public Broadcasting Atlanta for the www.lensonatlanta.org social community. He is also the founder of a media consulting, video production company called Visual Eye Media. The company offers high definition video production services, media training, and social media solutions for companies, organizations, and individuals.
In addition, he's a freelance video journalist for Associated Press Television News.
Content produced by channel has aired on CNN, Headline News, AP, BET, Black Family Channel, HDNews, and various local and online outlets.
In 2006, Channel founded a vlog/podcast called www.MyUrbanReport.com. It focuses on urban news and information, as well as traditional/new media issues, video production, and Channel's media adventures.
Channel is also a public speaker, an educator, and a frequent guest contributor on NPR's News & Notes.
He's taught video production at Hillsborough Community College, and the Connecticut School of Broadcasting in Tampa, FL, and currently teaches digital media at Kennesaw State University.
He is currently working towards completing a Masters in Mass Communications from the University of South Florida.
Amani Channel’s Specialties:
Broadcast news, entertainment, talent, video production, social media, citizen journalism, pbs, public television, radio
Amani Channel’s Experience
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Content Manager
Public Broadcasting Atlanta
(Non-Profit; Broadcast Media industry)
April 2009 — Present (4 months)
Oversee the development, and strategic approach to PBA's Lens on Atlanta social community.
Responsible for implementing procedures for site moderation, write and update Website content and copy. Developing strategy for user generated content which includes blogs, forums, and media. Maintain and build relationships with community partners. -
Media Consultant - News Specialist - Producer
Visual Eye Media
(Broadcast Media industry)
January 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)
Consult with companies and organizations to develop traditional, and social media for broadcast, and online distribution. Develop creative multimedia projects. ENG Newsgathering/VJ, reporting, field producing, writing, narrating, and editing news packages. Coordinate and oversee talent, crews, shoot locations, and production.
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Freelance Video Journalist
Associated Press Television News (APTN)
(Broadcast Media industry)
November 2007 — Present (1 year 9 months)
ENG/EFP news gathering. Shoot newsworthy stories as assigned from the AP. Edit soundbites, and b-roll and FTP or feed video to Washington headquarters.
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Member
National Association of Black Journalists
(Broadcast Media industry)
1998 — Present (11 years)
