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Hi, I’m Taniqua Pennix—a journalist and Emmy-nominated storyteller known for turning complex events into clear, engaging coverage. I excel in crisis communications, boosting brand visibility, driving website traffic, and growing social media engagement across TV, web, and live platforms through thoughtful relationships and collaborative partnerships.…

Taniqua Pennix

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Hi, I’m Taniqua Pennix—a journalist and Emmy-nominated storyteller known for turning complex events into clear, engaging coverage. I excel in crisis communications, boosting brand visibility, driving website traffic, and growing social media engagement across TV, web, and live platforms through thoughtful relationships and collaborative partnerships.…

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Taniqua Pennix—a journalist and Emmy-nominated storyteller known for turning complex events into clear, engaging coverage.

I excel in crisis communications, boosting brand visibility, driving website traffic, and growing social media engagement across TV, web, and live platforms through thoughtful relationships and collaborative partnerships.

Skills

Copywriting

Branding

Photo

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Branding

Intermediate

Photo

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Reporter at WYFF News 4

April 1, 2024 - Present

Innovative storyteller who elevates community events to optimize television programming and traffic to website; developed partnerships with local PR and marketing professionals for enterprise stories; wrote and demonstrates active reports daily to an audience of millions.

Reporter at WNYT

March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2024

Captivate viewers with demonstrative live reports airing daily in multiple newscasts; develop and maintain vital community relationships granting access to exclusive one-on-one interviews; conduct in-depth research to ensure accurate reports; create and execute communications plans for live broadcasts, streaming services, social media, sponsors, and web content.

Multimedia Journalist at CBS4

January 1, 2020 - February 1, 2022

Wrote, shot video, and edited packages daily to air on local CBS station; developed and maintained relationships with key media contacts; created comprehensive communications strategies resulting in increased engagement; executed planned and impromptu live interviews; updated website and social media pages.

Technical Director at WACH Fox

March 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019

Monitored and analyzed media coverage for increased productivity; developed and implemented creative strategies to increase brand awareness; managed and coordinated internal and external communications activities; contributed to social media posts to draw in audience engagement.

Area Supervisor at Edventure Children's Museum

March 1, 2016 - June 1, 2018

Created and managed content for press releases, newsletters, and website; oversaw a team of 50 plus individuals spread across 4 schools in the area; executed strategies to drive engagement, increase brand awareness, and improve reputation.