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JENNIFER OGUNSOLAwriter. communications and marketing professional. creative.

Bio

Jennifer Ogunsola is a writer and communications professional based in Atlanta, Georgia, who currently serves as the Policy and Communications Manager for the world’s busiest and most efficient airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. She previously worked as the Global Marketing and Creative Services Manager for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, a communications manager for Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed as well as Communications Director for Atlanta’s Workforce Development Agency.

As an accomplished writer, her editorial work, which focuses on lifestyle, wellness, news, entertainment and career, has appeared on  ABCNews.com, GoodMorningAmerica.com, theRoot.com, Brooklyn Magazine, Black Enterprise, Upscale and TRACE magazines, and she’s written shows for BET Networks.

Jennifer is currently a contributing editor for Brooklyn Magazine, where she has a monthly interview series entitled, “I Got a Story to Tell.”

Jennifer has over 15 years of experience in television, radio, print journalism, public relations and marketing. Jennifer’s communications career started out with guidance from a few great mentors in Philadelphia and New York City. She started off assisting the Program Director of one of the top radio stations in Philadelphia. And from there, she went on to write shows for BET Networks in New York City, and then got her first taste of Masthead presence as an editorial intern for TRACE Magazine. After seeing her name appear in print, Jennifer didn’t want to ever let that feeling go.   She has been featured on television and in print and online publications including Essence Magazine, PBS’ Art Beat, XXL Magazine, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Women of Power, Atlanta Tribune Magazine, Examiner.com, Source Magazine, revolution.is, The Fab Empire, and other publications.

Jennifer understands how important it is to teach what she has learned, so she decided to become an adjunct professor at Goucher College and teach communications courses to graduate students in the Master of Arts in Management program. She has also served as the executive director of the Atlanta chapter of ColorComm: Women of Color in Communications, the only professional women’s organization focused on executive level women in communications.

Jennifer holds a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science from Temple University and a M.A. in journalism from the University of Baltimore. Jennifer is a Class of 2016 graduate of LEAD Atlanta, an intensive eight-month leadership development and community education program targeted at promising young professionals in Metro Atlanta.

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Words

ABCNews_logo

  • Who’s going to walk me down the aisle?

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  • Who’s going to walk me down the aisle?

black enterprise

  • “Nailing It? Duo looks to make their polish a beauty industry best seller” (page1)  (page2)
  • “Nailing It? Duo looks to make their polish a beauty industry best seller”

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  • “Training Wheels: Keeping the senior drive safe starts with you”
  • “Head of the Class: Educator Autumn Adkins schools some of the youngest, best and brightest minds”

Loop 21

  • “Wedded Bliss Without the Debt: Couples make changes to accommodate smaller wallets”
  • “Autism in the black community: Early diagnosis and awareness can help turn the tide against this disorder”
  • “LaLa Talks New VH1 Show and Having Another Baby: Now that the honeymoon is over, La La is back to biz and the small screen”
  • “Get to Know: Byron Wright, The Music Industry’s Youngest In Charge”
  • “Big Boi’s Foundation Celebrates Five Years and Raises $20k For Youth and Arts: The rapper honors five ‘Champion of the Arts’ including Mo’Nique and Jasmine Guy”

AVENUE REPORT MAGAZINE

  • “Decorating the Bachelor Pad”
  • “Successful Black Men Uplifting the…”
  • “The 21st Century Preacher & The Current State of the Church”
  • “White Candidate, Black Candidate — Just Give Me A Good Candidate
  • “Behind the Lens of Julien Christian Lutz…”
  • “Mr. Me Too: Through “The Wire” Corey Parker Robinson Pushes It To The Limit”

Brooklyn magazine

  • I Got a Story to Tell: Angela Yee Got the Juice
  • I Got a Story to Tell: Vashti Harrison on Why Representation Matters
  • I Got a Story to Tell: Vashti Harrison on Why Representation Matters

TheRoot-Logo

  • “No Help for Obama From Hip-Hop This Time: The appeal to the youth vote has fallen flat because of disillusionment and delay.”

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  • “First Time Voters”
  • “Establishing Credit”

Trace

  • Article: “Animal Magnetism”
  • “Release: Adidas Adicolor Inspires Your Inner Artist”
  • “Heart Strings: At Arm’s Length: The Art of African Puppetry in Lower Manhattan”
  • “Kick Start: Nike Introduces Untold Truth Collection Inspired by Baseball Negroe Leagues of 1940s”
  • “The Cool in You: “Manifest X.O. Is the new gentlemen’s guide to suav?”
  • “On Some Other Ish: Concept Store WESC setup shop in NYC”
  • “Body Rock”
  • “Cross Colors: Spike Lee Crosses Over for ‘Inside Man’”
  • “Great Expectations: Pete Chatmon’s Premium Is Highly Anticipated”
  • “Haterville: ?uestlove says this is not a love song with the release of Misery Strikes Back…No More Babies compilation”

Temple University

  • Article: “Winning the burden of charity”
  • Article: “Popular media, culture often distorts standards of true beauty”
  • Article: “Stop Snitching t-shirts: More than a race issue”
  • Article: “New HIV Strain May Serve as a wakeup call”
  • Article: “Parks’ Legacy Clears Path for new civil rights leaders”
  • Article: “New Women in Politics hint at a future success”

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JENNIFER OGUNSOLA HAS BEEN FEATURED IN:

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Work Experience

Teaching Experience
February 2015 – February 2016

Adjunct Professor, Communications

Goucher College, Towson, Maryland

Welch Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, Master of Arts in Management

I taught communications to graduate students in the Master of Arts in Management program. The course gave an overview of the elements of effective professional communications, including writing clear, concise copy; developing and implementing a strategic communications plan for an organization; communicating messages to various audiences in creative ways; crisis management; and effective public relations and media strategies.

PUBLIC RELATIONS, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIENCE
November 2016 – Present

Airport Manager, Marketing and Creative Services

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta, GA

As the airport manager of Marketing and Creative Services, I manage essential functions related to driving incremental revenue for the airport, while developing compelling initiatives to support domestic and international marketing. As a leader of the marketing team, I collaborate with members of my team to build the brand of the airport via advertising campaigns and media placements. The marketing team works closely with all departments throughout the airport to support new initiatives that create awareness on the services and functions within the airport.

February 2015 – November 2016

Communications Director

Atlanta Workforce Development Agency, Atlanta, GA

Served as the strategic advisor to the Executive Director and senior management on both internal and external message development and collaborated with the Mayor’s Office of Communications Director to develop and execute integrated marketing and communication campaigns and initiatives. I was responsible for all written and digital materials that conveyed information about the Agency and the Mayor’s vision for workforce development throughout Atlanta, and developed both short and long-term communications plans. I also led the re-branding of the Agency while serving as the key spokesperson and managing the operations of the Communications Office, including hiring and training, and budget development and oversight.

October 2012 – February 2015

Communications Manager

City of Atlanta’s Department of Parks and Recreation, Atlanta, GA 

I was responsible for developing and implementing critical communications strategies, including the Department’s communications plan, while serving as the department’s spokesperson and delivering strategic counsel to the Commissioner on message development and media management. I also oversaw the recruitment, development, management and training of all communications talent.

October 2009 – October 2012

Media Relations Manager

City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office, Atlanta, GA

In this role, I led Mayoral projects and initiatives and supervised junior staff members; wrote the City of Atlanta’s Brand and Marketing Guidelines, talking points and Mayoral speeches; staffed the Mayor on national and local interviews & other important events; wrote & distributed press materials to national and local media and maintained media contact distribution lists; created & executed communication plans for Mayoral programs; and, created and led the Mayor’s Office of Communications Internship Program.

Nov. 2006 - April 2008

Public Relations Associate

Mayor’s Office of Promotion & the Arts, Baltimore, MD

Wrote press releases and other PR materials; wrote and updated web content; pitched and executed media plans for events, assisted in securing and maintaining media trades; and acted as company media representative while working on overall communications efforts.

Sept. 2006 - Nov. 2006

Media Assistant

Baltimore City Department of Public Works, Baltimore, MD

Wrote and researched information for press releases; corresponded directly with local media professionals.

EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE
January 2018 – Present

Contributing Editor, Brooklyn Magazine

Write, edit and publish monthly interview series, “I Got a Story to Tell.”

From celebrities to creatives to entrepreneurs and everyone in between, this monthly interview series will profile people who make Brooklyn one of the best places in America.

June 2009 – Present

Freelance Writer

National Publications/Networks (Black Enterprise, AOL, Washington Post’s The Root, Upscale, Loop21, BET etc.)

Write and edit stories on news, culture, lifestyle, health, and entertainment; interview notable individuals on deadline; and, pitch story ideas to editors

April 2007 – January 2009

Editorial Assistant

Avenue Report Magazine, Washington, DC

Wrote features for magazine and website and assisted the editor-in-chief with all editorial duties; managed the workflow, deadlines and responsibilities of all editorial interns and other writers; and, edited, researched and fact-checked information for web based products and for each magazine issue.

Jan. 2006 - May 2006

Editorial Intern

TRACE Magazine, New York, NY

Conducted interviews with recording artists and published short pieces in the magazine; researched information for upcoming magazine issues; and, wrote weekly gossip columns and assisted the senior editor in creating a weekly newsletter for the magazine.

BROADCAST EXPERIENCE
May 2008 - September 2008

Production Assistant

May 2004 - Aug. 2004

Writing & Production Intern

Black Entertainment Television (BET), Washington, DC // New York, NY

Wrote scripts for national cable television show, The Center; conducted interviews with national recording artists and assisted in backstage production of the tapings; assisted producer with development of show ideas and all phases of production; prepared host for shows and developed show ideas and assisted in all phases of production; and, edited & researched the nominee information for the BET Hip-Hop Awards

April 2008 – June 2009

Production Engineer

Sept. 2003 - Jan. 2005

Broadcast Promotions/ On-Air Intern

Radio One (WERQ, WWIN, WOLB), Baltimore, MD // (WPHI 100.3), Philadelphia, PA

Assisted the program director and production director with on-air and off-air duties

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