With a Master of Science in Journalism from Columbia University, Kaniya brings a fresh voice to digital media. As an undergraduate at Spelman College, she focused on psychology and creative writing, now leaning on these distinct disciplines to inform her editorial lens. She views storytelling as an art and pushes to find new ways to make paragraphs compelling. Since earning her master’s in 2022, she has worked with top companies like LinkedIn and Insider to produce high-quality, in-demand content.

As a content producer and planner, Kaniya combines her insights on human behavior, data analysis, and SEO to help content find its audience. Her tactical thinking leads to real results: better engagement, stronger brand presence, and meaningful community.

Outside of work, you can find her listening to the latest music, scouring Atlanta for its best coffee shops, or scrolling for pop culture news.

resume

Content Producer/Planner @ Gannett

october 2023 - pRESENT

  • Manage the editorial calendar and content strategy for digital and print platforms, shaping the strategic direction of 2024 election coverage

  • Curate and approve stories for daily print editions, ensuring balanced reporting and visually compelling layouts

  • Edit and optimize news stories for clarity, accuracy, and SEO, enhancing content performance on Homefront

  • Develop engaging Instagram content while overseeing automated distribution across Facebook and X

  • Boost audience engagement with timely, strategic push notifications informing communities of news

Contributing Writer, Home & Texture, @ Blavity

may 2023 - October 2024

  • Wrote SEO-driven home and lifestyle content covering trends, design tips, shopping advice, DIY tutorials, explainers, and expert interviews

  • Conceptualized and pitched innovative content ideas aligned with Blavity's lifestyle brands to editorial leadership

  • Created and managed content in WordPress

Editorial Fellow @ LinkedIn

SEptember 2022 - June 2023

  • Wrote news stories on workplace culture, business, and technology trends

  • Crafted compelling in-app notifications and push alerts, driving audience engagement across a user base of millions

  • Prepared detailed briefings for high-profile interview guests and contributed as an associate producer for content development

  • Edited closed captions and supported audio production

Freelance Writer @ Insider

AUgust 2022 - March 2023

  • Wrote affiliate streaming guides and entertainment recommendations for Insider Reviews, including "How to Watch" and "What to Watch" content

  • Research and leveraged official updates to provide timely and accurate information on TV shows and film releases

WRITER @ thegirlsroom

SEptember 2021 - june 2022

  • Wrote lifestyle and entertainment content focused on relationships, wellness, and pop culture tailored for Gen Z and millennial women readers

eDUCATION:

Columbia University — Master of Science, Journalism

Spelman College — Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Skills:

Content Management Systems (WordPress, Custom CMS), SEO, Adobe Audition, Frame.io, Canva, Analytics (Parse.ly), Project Management (Asana, Trello), Social Media Tools (True Anthem, Social News Desk), Affiliate Marketing (Sovrn)