First Name
Chiquita
Last Name
Melvin
City, State
Brooklyn, NY
Country
United States
Gender
Female
Roles
Host
Reporter
Formats / Genre
Interviews / Roundtable
Narrative Non-fiction / Documentary
News / Journalism
Fiction
Daily shows
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Open to relocating
Yes
Open to branded content?
Yes
More about me
My name is Chiquita Melvin and I am a black female storyteller. I believe in telling stories in all of the various forms and mediums available and I consider myself a storyteller of the human condition. I am also a trained actress. I just received a Master of Fine Arts degree in Acting from the University of Virginia, I have Bachelor's degrees in Political Science and Spanish from the University of Georgia, a Graduate Certificate in Spanish Interpretation & Translation from UCLA Extension and I've taken law classes at Howard University School of Law.
During these turbulent times I've had a lot of time to think about the ways in which I, as a young Black woman, can most effectively tell stories. More and more I find myself wanting to enter a broadcast journalism space. I was in graduate school during the time the Unite the Right rally took place in Charlottesville and on the grounds of UVA, and I remember very clearly the aftermath of those events. The following fall semester I began volunteering at the local Progressive Talk Radio Station as an On-Air Announcer and Associate Producer/Board Operator because I wanted to be a part of a space that delivered pertinent information to the people of Charlottesville.
Once again I am in a space where I want to tell stories that inform, educate, and inspire, especially as it pertains to politics and racial and social inequality, in a narrative and journalistic way. As a bilingual black female I believe that I can also tap into many different sectors of society. My desire is to work in television or radio. I've worked a year and a half at the radio station and I have many experiences on-camera with acting projects. In addition, I have also held legal, sales, and administrative jobs. I am seeking an on-air position in broadcast journalism. I am currently based out of New York City but willing to relocate if necessary for the right opportunity.
During these turbulent times I've had a lot of time to think about the ways in which I, as a young Black woman, can most effectively tell stories. More and more I find myself wanting to enter a broadcast journalism space. I was in graduate school during the time the Unite the Right rally took place in Charlottesville and on the grounds of UVA, and I remember very clearly the aftermath of those events. The following fall semester I began volunteering at the local Progressive Talk Radio Station as an On-Air Announcer and Associate Producer/Board Operator because I wanted to be a part of a space that delivered pertinent information to the people of Charlottesville.
Once again I am in a space where I want to tell stories that inform, educate, and inspire, especially as it pertains to politics and racial and social inequality, in a narrative and journalistic way. As a bilingual black female I believe that I can also tap into many different sectors of society. My desire is to work in television or radio. I've worked a year and a half at the radio station and I have many experiences on-camera with acting projects. In addition, I have also held legal, sales, and administrative jobs. I am seeking an on-air position in broadcast journalism. I am currently based out of New York City but willing to relocate if necessary for the right opportunity.
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