JAYDEN ARMANT'S PORTFOLIO
Education
Howard University Cathy Hughes School of Communications
Bachelor of Arts in Media, Journalism, and Film (Journalism concentration)​
Graduation: December 2024
AWARDS​
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5x School of Communications Dean's List
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National Chesapeake Bay Student Award Winner (2024) - NewsVision Capstone
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​Bloomberg Scholar, Terez A. Paylor Scholar, Craig Newmark Scholar
ON-CAMPUS INVOLVEMENTS
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Howard University Association of Black Journalists, 1st Vice President
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Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Chapter, Branding Chair
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Lambda Pi Eta Communications Honor Society, Eta Upsilon Chapter, Member
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Reformed University Fellowship, Men's Ministry Leader
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Howard Spotlight Network, Video Editor + Sports Reporter
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101 Magazine, Sports Writer + Copy Editor
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Howard Women's Basketball Documentary, Film Editor
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Minorities in Sports, Member
Work Experience
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED:
Sports Writer
December 2024 - October 2025
ATHLON SPORTS:
Site Owner
May 2024 - December 2024
ORLANDO SENTINEL:
Sports Reporting Intern
June 2024 - August 2024
MLBBRO.COM:
Video Editor and Content Contributor
May 2023 - present
THE HILLTOP NEWSPAPER:
Sports Writer
August 2022 - April 2024
NORDSTROM:
Women's Shoe Sales Associate
June 2022 - August 2022, December 2022
PRO SPORTS FANATICS: Podcast and Content Contributor
March 2022 - October 2022
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED FAN NATION:
Contributing Writer
January 2022 - June 2024
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Conduct interviews with players and alumni to create authentic content
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Write 3-4 daily stories discussing Kansas State, Miami Heat, and Orlando Magic game recaps and organizational moves
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Edited, wrote, and coordinated stories on the latest involving Baltimore Ravens
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Strategized methods to further engagement through branding and multimedia content
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Write stories on the latest involving professional South Florida sports
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Attend press conferences to get live coverage and updates on Orlando teams
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Edit videos, photos, and other multimedia elements for MLBbro.com social media pages
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Highlight star performances from Black and Brown Major League Baseball (MLB) players
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Attend games for live reporting and postgame press conferences to further game for readers
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Write 3-5 monthly stories on Howard Athletics (volleyball, football, basketball) as direct line of sports updates for students
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Sorted shoes in orderly conduct for presentation to customers and Nordstrom management
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Conducted digital sales of Nordstrom's online products through the application and website inquiry
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Provided assistance to customers regarding choices of footwear that would best suit their budget and personal style
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​Interacted with Miami Heat fans through livestreams and postgame chats
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Wrote weekly stories for Pro Sports Fanatics website recapping trending topics around the National Football League (NFL)
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Write 5+ weekly stories covering Miami Heat players, coaches, and staff
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Cover games around the National Basketball Association (NBA) to provide updates on star players and other teams