Hi, I'm Mikayla Lewis, an award-winning television news reporter and multimedia journalist with a passion for storytelling through video production, editing, and photography. With over 15 years of experience both in front of and behind the camera, I provide original and tailored visual creations for a variety of clients, from nonprofit organizations to music artists. I'm also a musician and singer-songwriter, which deeply enriches my approach to rhythmic flow editing and sound design. As the owner and operator of Be Reel Co. Multimedia, I take pride in offering a one-stop shop for production needs, combining my skills in multimedia journalism and filmmaking with my love for music and community-focused projects. I enjoy collaborating with clients to produce meaningful content that connects and inspires.…

Mikayla Lewis

Hi, I'm Mikayla Lewis, an award-winning television news reporter and multimedia journalist with a passion for storytelling through video production, editing, and photography. With over 15 years of experience both in front of and behind the camera, I provide original and tailored visual creations for a variety of clients, from nonprofit organizations to music artists. I'm also a musician and singer-songwriter, which deeply enriches my approach to rhythmic flow editing and sound design. As the owner and operator of Be Reel Co. Multimedia, I take pride in offering a one-stop shop for production needs, combining my skills in multimedia journalism and filmmaking with my love for music and community-focused projects. I enjoy collaborating with clients to produce meaningful content that connects and inspires.…

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Mikayla Lewis, an award-winning television news reporter and multimedia journalist with a passion for storytelling through video production, editing, and photography. With over 15 years of experience both in front of and behind the camera, I provide original and tailored visual creations for a variety of clients, from nonprofit organizations to music artists. I’m also a musician and singer-songwriter, which deeply enriches my approach to rhythmic flow editing and sound design.

As the owner and operator of Be Reel Co. Multimedia, I take pride in offering a one-stop shop for production needs, combining my skills in multimedia journalism and filmmaking with my love for music and community-focused projects. I enjoy collaborating with clients to produce meaningful content that connects and inspires.

See more

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner + Operator at Be Reel Co. Multimedia
January 1, 2016 - Present
Provide video production, editing, and photography services for businesses, individuals, music artists, nonprofits, and others. Manage original, visual creations tailored to each client and project. Direct, edit, produce, and operate camera for documentary filmmaking projects, including a feature-length film on Mary Martin.
Award-Winning Television News Reporter at WZTV News
August 31, 2018 - July 12, 2025
On-air TV news reporter and multimedia journalist responsible for shooting, editing, writing, and producing daily stories on tight deadlines. Covered general assignment, hard news, politics, and weather; produced multiple stories daily, focusing on weekends. Featured nationally and internationally, including CNN. Managed social media and web content promotions. Reported live, in-studio, and online, with entertainment coverage including press junkets and interviews.
Award-Winning Television News Reporter at KSN News
April 30, 2013 - July 12, 2025
On-air TV news reporter and multimedia journalist responsible for shooting, editing, writing, and producing news stories on tight deadlines. Covered general assignment and hard news including severe weather, crimes, politics, and community events. Served as KSNC News Central Kansas Bureau chief reporter and KSNW News reporter. Delivered televised reporting in live, studio, recorded, online, and breaking news platforms.
Intern at CMT (Country Music Television)
January 31, 2010 - July 12, 2025
Assisted CMT's weekly entertainment insider show and the Vice President of Original Programming and Development. Tasks included office work, transcribing, managing program ideas, production assistance for live and recorded projects, events, awards, red carpet and after-parties, and photo/video shoots.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism and Communications at Fort Hays State University
August 22, 2007 - December 31, 2011
Diploma at Trinity Academy
August 1, 2003 - May 25, 2007

Qualifications

National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) workshop certification
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction
    paper Video Editing Portfolio

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    Professional video editing services ranging in nonprofits, public service announcements, music videos, social media content series, awareness campaigns, interviews, documentaries, short films, business profiles and more. Specializing in montages and videos for all of life’s moments, including: awards, celebrations and memorials.

    With 15 years of editing experience in and outside of broadcast journalism and entertainment, I create professional, creative and original videos for individuals, businesses, brands, artists and organizations using existing photos, videos + other media. Mikayla Lewis: Be Reel Co. is happy to provide video production services as well!

    paper Photography Portfolio

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    More than a decade of experience in a variety of professional photography services, including:
    Headshots + Individual Portraits ~ Business ~ Music + Art ~ Special Events ~ Family ~ Kids~ Product, Food + Brand ~ Pet ~ Corporate Event + Team ~ Couples ~ Holiday ~ Nature + Lifestyle ~ Social Media photography + More…