The year 2024 centered on equity, media literacy, education and political journalism for Nicki Mayo News LLC multimedia company.
Clients this year included Black Women Unmuted, TV One, The White Dress Project, George Washington University and more.
While the EQUITY theme from 2020 – 2023 continued, the major themes of 2024 were MEDIA LITERACY and EDUCATION.
Nicki Mayo News 2024 by the numbers
- 1 magazine cover feature
- 2 workshops
- 3 video projects
- 4 panels
- 4 school career day visits
- 5 advocacy projects
- 5 election 2024 stories
- 13+ news writing guest speakers
Nicki jumped into the 2024 General Election coverage for Black Women Unmuted. Her reporting focused on the impact of Black women running for office, policy issues and voter mobilization efforts. She also managed the election day and night coverage
Her part-time lecturer position at the George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs grew as Nicki took on teaching “Introduction to News Writing and Reporting” and “Broadcast News Writing” courses. Academic highlights include guest speakers and resume portfolio reel assignments.
Nicki devoted a lot of time participating on panels, podcasts and volunteering with schools in an effort to help teach media literacy and a better understanding of careers in journalism.
Here are a few 2024 #YearInReview highlights.
REPORTING
Nicki reported and produced the following for Black Women Unmuted:
ELECTION 2024 and The Divine 9
10 Takeaways From The 2024 Presidential Debate
Sistas Unmuted At The DNC
Black Women Share the Stage at the RNC
Election 2024: Races We’re Watching
VIDEO PRODUCTION
National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA), founded in 1911, is America’s oldest and largest nonprofit association devoted to excellence in the delivery of legal services to those who cannot afford counsel.
NLADA Courageous Leaders Fellowship Program – Overview
NLADA Courageous Leaders Fellowship Program – Training the Advocates
NLADA Courageous Leaders Fellowship Program – Advocates for Equity
ADVOCACY
01/30/2024: TWDP Town Hall: Celebrating 10 Years of Impact
The White Dress Project kicked off 2024 with the Celebrating 10 Years of Impact: “Shining a Spotlight on our History, the Present and Beyond” virtual town hall. https://youtu.be/ILW8C5s0plI?si=ZYwx9hw1kAz7WprD
04/23/2024: What the F? : Understanding the Connection Between Fibroids, Cervical Cancer, and Maternal Health
This conversation was inspired by the stories of Jessica Pettway and Krystal Anderson and the need to continue to put these topics, conversations and experiences at the forefront. Krystal’s husband, Clayton Anderson, who will share his wife’s story. https://youtu.be/WytdB3D7fn4?si=rna-82bQiaWr-S8N
07/13/2024 The White Dress Project (2024)
07/13/2024 The White Dress Project’s 2024 Blossom Awards
The White Dress Project hosted the Empowerment Experience and honored several fibroid advocates with their Blossom Awards. Nicki produced the following award vignettes.
NMN Social Media Summer Internship (Client: The White Dress Project)
NMN facilitated our first official internship in 2024. The NMN intern produced social media videos and copy for NMN client The White Dress Project. TWDP Throwback series commemorated the women’s reproductive health advocacy group’s 10th anniversary. The NMN intern researched, wrote copy, edited videos using Premiere Pro and designed thumbnail images using Canva for more than 70 social media posts over the course of an eight week summer internship.
MEDIA LITERACY
The Daily Drum: The Reporters’ Roundtable (April 24, 2024)
Nicki represented Black Women Unmuted on WHUR Radio andTV’s “The Daily Drum with Harold Fisher.” The “Reporters Roundtable” episode also featured Micha Green from “The Washington Informer.”
The Daily Drum: The Insight Segment (June 18, 2024)
Nicki represented Black Women Unmuted on WHUR Radio “The Insight Segment” discussion on DMV & national news headlines.
This Woman Works- Multitalented and Multi-Hyphenated (Ft. Nicki Mayo) #BlackGirlMagic
We talk growing up, news, networks and more with journalist Nicky Mayo!
“Long Distance Reporting: Connecting with Sources From Afar”
Nicki led a workshop with the national staff of “The American Independent” (TAI) newsroom. Nicki’s session, “Long Distance Reporting: Connecting with Sources From Afar” offered the staff insight into her approach to quickly developing sources, vetting and securing interviews when you can’t be on the ground everywhere nationwide.
NABJ 2024 Convention
Nicki presented a workshop and participated in a panel discussion during the National Association of Black Journalists 2024 convention in Chicago.
“Yes You Can Canva Workshop”
Nicki led a packed workshop to teach journalists and media-related professionals various ways to use the Canva graphic design app. There’s a lot you can do in Canva. The free-to-use online graphic design tool is helping more than 130 million monthly active users create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos and more.
“Navigating Misinformation & Disinformation in the 2024 Elections: Media, Voters & Candidates”
Nicki represented Black Women Unmuted as a panelist on the Higher Heights for America panel “Navigating Misinformation & Disinformation in the 2024 Elections: Media, Voters & Candidates.” This discussion served as a precursor to the 2024 General Election.
Double Exposure Film Festival Moderator
Nicki teamed up with 100 Reporters and DC Public Libraries for the 2024 Double Exposure Investigative Film Festival & Symposium. She hosted a talkback session at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library with the filmmakers behind two of the shorts: “Projecting Protest” and “Fox Chase Boy.”
EDUCATION
CAREER DAY: Sinclair Lane Elementary School (Baltimore City Public Schools)
https://twitter.com/nickimayonews/status/1770433728638050389
https://twitter.com/nickimayonews/status/1770900356454584676
CAREER DAY: Cradlerock Elementary School (Howard County Public Schools)
https://twitter.com/nickimayonews/status/1778447916098609192
CAREER DAY: Liberty Elementary (Baltimore City Public Schools)
https://twitter.com/nickimayonews/status/1783857154333528334
https://twitter.com/nickimayonews/status/1783858482820637172
CAREER DAY: Furley Elementary (Baltimore City Public Schools) https://x.com/nickimayonews/status/1858974305813717461
George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs
Nicki’s part-time lecturer position at the George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs grew as she took on teaching “Introduction to News Writing and Reporting” and “Broadcast News Writing” courses. Academic highlights include guest speakers and resume portfolio reel assignments.
The following are several highlights from the guest speakers featured in Nicki’s spring and fall 2024 news writing courses.
GWU SMPA Guest Lottie Joiner on Profile Story Interviews
George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs Adjunct Professor Nicki Mayo talks with journalist Lottie Joiner about interview techniques for writing profile stories.
GWU SMPA Guest Benét J. Wilson on AI and Google Tools for Journalists
George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs Adjunct Professor Nicki Mayo talks with journalist Benét J. Wilson about ways journalists can use artificial intelligence (AI) and Google Tools to enhance reporting.
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GWU SMPA Guest: Josh Morgan on Breaking News Photography
George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs Adjunct Professor Nicki Mayo talks with USA TODAY video/photojournalist Josh Morgan about covering breaking news.
GWU SMPA Guest Lance Ing on Videographer Interview Techniques
George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs Adjunct Professor Nicki Mayo talks with NBC Washington videographer and producer Lance Ing about various ways to obtain interviews when you’re working solo in the field.
GWU SMPA Guest Jasmine Styles on Covering Breaking News with Compassion
George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs Adjunct Professor Nicki Mayo talks with anchor/reporter Jasmine Styles about covering breaking news with compassion.
GWU SMPA Guest Takahiro “Tako” Kinoshita on Video Editing and VO/SOTs
George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs Adjunct Professor Nicki Mayo talks with Takahiro “Tako” Kinoshita about video editing and VO/SOTs.
GWU SMPA Guest Brandon Benavides on Navigating Networks
George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs Adjunct Professor Nicki Mayo talks with NBC4 Content Producer Brandon Benavides about building his #JournoLife career over 20 years.
GWU SMPA Guest Brie Jackson on Centering People in Policy Stories
George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs Adjunct Professor Nicki Mayo talks with award-winning journalist Brie Jackson about the importance of centering people in policy stories.
GWU SMPA Guest Maya T. Prabhu on Covering State Politics
George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs Adjunct Professor Nicki Mayo talks with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Politics Reporter Maya T. Prabhu about covering politics at the state and national levels.
GWU SMPA Guest Michael Lyle Jr. on Writing for Radio News
George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs Adjunct Professor Nicki Mayo talks with KUNC’s Morning Edition Host Michael Lyle about writing for radio news.
GWU SMPA Guest Doug Mitchell on Next Gen Radio
George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs Adjunct Professor Nicki Mayo talks with Next Gen Radio Founder Doug Mitchell about the National Public Radio five day, audio-focused, digital journalism project.
GWU SMPA Guest James H. Egbert on Natural Sound PKGs
George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs Adjunct Professor Nicki Mayo talks with James H. Egbert about natural sound video packages.
GWU SMPA Guest Allison Hageman on Journalism Student Memberships
George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs Adjunct Professor Nicki Mayo talks with Washington, D.C. digital journalist Allison Hageman about journalism student memberships.
BONUS
Nicki was featured on the Fall 2024 edition of her alma mater Syracuse University’s “The Manuscript” magazine. The back cover photo commemorated the 2024 “Coming Back Together” alumni reunion hosted by the Syracuse University Office of Multicultural Advancement. Since 1982, the Office of Multicultural Advancement has supported and advocated for underrepresented alumni and first generation students. It raises funds for over 50 scholarships and hosts Coming Back Together, the triennial reunion.
“The Manuscript” is Syracuse University’s Black and Latino alumni magazine, and is published three times a year.
NickiMayoNews 2024 #YearInReview
