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Nyla La Zuli Whyte

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Work Experience

Podcast Producer, Host, Audio Engineer at The Current Newspaper (Nova Southeastern University)
December 1, 2019 - September 24, 2025
Produced and edited podcast episodes; hosted and engineered audio; maintained recording equipment; managed content, booked guests, wrote articles, and promoted episodes across social media. Collaborated with editors to deliver engaging stories and video content.
Video Editor at National STEM Honor Society
May 1, 2023 - September 24, 2025
Outlined shooting schedules; coordinated call times; performed administrative tasks; contracted talent; shot and edited behind-the-scenes material; delivered promotional videos aligned with client voice and style.
2nd Assistant Director at Unbury the Lede Short Film
April 1, 2025 - Present
Assisted the director; created behind-the-scenes material; coordinated sets and schedule; contributed to promotional video development with graphics, footage, music, and sound effects.
Assistant Director at The Story Within Short Film
September 1, 2025 - Present
Supported director; helped manage shoot logistics and post-production; contributed to promotional content across social platforms.
Podcast Producer, Host, Audio Engineer at NSU Media – The Current Newspaper
December 1, 2019 - September 24, 2025
Produced, hosted and engineered podcasts for Nova Southeastern University's The Current Newspaper. Managed recording sessions, edited episodes, and coordinated publication.
Writer, Producer, Video Editor; Contributing Writer, Copy Editor at The Current Newspaper / NSU Media
May 31, 2023 - September 24, 2025
Wrote articles, produced and edited video content, contributed as writer and copy editor; covered sports, arts and entertainment, opinions, and news; pitched topics and conducted interviews.
Video Editor at The Current Newspaper / NSU Media
April 1, 2021 - September 24, 2025
Edited video content using DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro; created promotional materials for social media; collaborated with editors and producers.
2nd Assistant Director at Unbury the Lede Short Film
April 1, 2025 - Present
Assisted the director, created promotional videos for social platforms; managed production tasks, enhanced client-provided material with graphics, footage, music and sound effects.
Story Within Short Film – Sound/Slate/On-set Coordination at The Story Within Short Film
September 1, 2025 - Present
Monitored the sound and slate, recorded adjustments, ensured adherence to schedule, and coordinated with crew on set.
Podcast Producer, Host, Audio Engineer at NSU Media – The Current Newspaper
December 1, 2019 - September 24, 2025
Produced and hosted The Current Newspaper podcast; managed audio engineering, equipment setup, and post-production; developed content themes, booked guests, edited and published episodes; wrote weekly articles; contributed to multiple newspaper sections; created promotional video content; coordinated with the team to deliver segments on schedule.
Writer, Producer, Video Editor; Contributing Writer, Copy Editor at The Current Newspaper (NSU Media)
May 1, 2023 - September 24, 2025
Wrote and edited articles and scripts; produced video content; contributed as writer and copy editor; collaborated with editors to publish across sports, arts and entertainment, opinions, and news sections; pitched topics and conducted interviews; supported section editors with proofreading and editing; helped write, produce, and edit a variety of creative video projects each month.
Video Editor at National STEM Honor Society
May 1, 2023 - September 24, 2025
Outlined shooting schedules, communicated daily call times, handled administrative tasks including contracts and release forms; acted as liaison between actors and crew; shot and edited behind-the-scenes material.
2nd Assistant Director at Unbury the Led Short Film
April 1, 2025 - Present
Assisted director; coordinated shot lists and schedules; contributed to on-set operations, lighting and camera handling; supported crew with call times and on-set communications.
Video Editor at The Story Within Short Film
December 1, 2020 - September 24, 2025
Operated boom microphone, recorded sound, and slate; monitored shot list; annotated adjustments for editorial clarity; acted as liaison between actors and crew to maintain schedule; edited in line with director's vision for the final cut.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Digital Media at Nova Southeastern University
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2023
Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Digital Media, Magna Cum Laude at Nova Southeastern University
August 20, 2020 - May 20, 2023
Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Digital Media, Magna Cum Laude at Nova Southeastern University
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2023

Qualifications

Dean's List
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Academic Honor Roll
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
First place for Basic Operating Systems
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Dean's List
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Academic Honor Roll
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
UTAP Vice Presidency
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
First Place for Basic Operating Systems
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet