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I’m Tyra Watts (aka theelifeoftyra), a multimedia journalist and content creator who reports on pop culture, news, and entertainment on social media for diverse audiences.
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Fifteen East Media Group
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New York Amsterdam news
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hoop brothers
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Fifteen East Media Group
Communications Specialist
public relations
Research
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New York Amsterdam news
Freelance Journalist
journalism
reporting
interviewing
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theelifeoftyra
Multimedia Journalist & Content Creator
social media
editing
Adobe Creative Cloud
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hoop brothers
Social Media & Marketing Intern
digital marketing
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My Long Form Articles Are Only Available on My Substack (Free Subscription)
By now, I’m sure you’ve noticed that my long-form articles are not on this website. Moving forward, all of my long-form articles (past, present, and future) will ONLY be available on my Substack, which you can subscribe to here! The subscription is 100% free! No payment needed!
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Director of Public Relations | Kean University’s Pan-African Student Union (September 2023 – May 2024)
As the Director of Public Relations at Kean University’s Pan-African Student Union (also known as Kean PASU), I promoted the organization’s events and meetings through managing its image and branding on social media, primarily on Instagram, to reach current and prospective members. Content I Made
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Editor-in-Chief, Staff Writer & News Editor | Kean University’s The Tower (September 2021 – May 2024)
At The Tower, Kean University’s independent student newspaper, I started as a Staff Writer & News Editor and was later promoted to Editor-in-Chief. I reported on a variety of beats, including entertainment, hard news, and human-interest features, through factual storytelling and authenticity. Editor-in-Chief Staff Writer & News Editor
