Jacinth Jones

jmckenzie0618@gmail.com | (832) 682-7662

2225 4th St. NW, W103E Bethune Annex
Washington, D.C. 20059
EDUCATION

Howard University, School of Communications, Washington, D.C. BA Degree: May 2019

Department of Media, Journalism and Film
Major: Journalism

Honors and Awards

Residence Hall Honors Spring 2016
School of Communications Deans List Fall 2015/Fall 2016
Experience
Howard University Alternative Spring Break, Journalist, Detroit, M.I. Mar. 2016
Wrote stories based on students experience during service week on literacy through education.

JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE

Spanish in the News Media, Reporter, Havana, Cuba Fall 2016

A four-day excursion dedicated to documentation of culture and community in Havana.
Spotlight Network, News Reporter, Washington, D.C. Fall 2016
Pitching, writing and creating news packages for the student-produced news magazine.
HBCUBuzz, Staff Writer, Washington, D.C. Fall 2016
Writing articles regarding HBCUs published on https://hbcubuzz.com/.
The Hilltop, Staff Writer, Howard University, Washington, D.C. Fall 2016
Writing articles for the Campus Section of the university newspaper.
WHUR-FM 96.3, On Air Talent, Washington, D.C. Fall 2016
Voice work for advertisements, commercials, and promotionals affiliated with WHUR.

SERVICE EXPERIENCE

Howard University Student Ambassador Spring 2017

Providing info-sessions and campus tours in addition to representing Howard University at various
events.
Lead Volunteer, White House Fall Garden Tour Guide Oct. 2016
Led a 15-member group and provided assistance and information to people on the tour.
Volunteer, Day of Service, Washington, D.C. Aug. 2015/2016
Interaction with the DMV community through initiatives on education, health, environment, and poverty.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Macys: Retail Support Flex Team, Houston T.X. Summer/Winter 2016

Physical inventory processing, basic filling of merchandising and changing ticketing errors.

AFFILIATIONS

Member, Howard University Association of Black Journalists (HUABJ)

Member, Chapel Assistants