Okla Jones, III
About Me
Enthusiastic writer offering a solid background in digital content and journalism.
Location
Atlanta, GA
Education
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Hampton University
August 2005 - May 2009
degree
Bachelor's
majors
History
Journalism
Political Science
Work Experience
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The RapFest, LLC
Editorial Contributor
New York, NY, United States
January 2018 - present
company
The RapFest, LLC
title
Editorial Contributor
overview
· Creates detailed stories on sports, entertainment and music from a refreshingly unique perspective.
· Brainstorms with other editorial team members about the creative direction of TheRapfest.com.
· Conducts in-depth reports on the current events happening throughout popular culture.
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A3C Festival & Conference
Digital Content Writer, A3C Festival & Conference
Atlanta, GA, United States
July 2017 - present
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ESSENCE.com
Freelance News Writer
New Orleans, LA, United States
June 2018 - July 2018
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HipHopDX
Culture & News Writer
New York, NY, United States
April 2018 - July 2018
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AyeLifestyle Media LLC
Head of Reviews/Senior Editor
New Orleans, LA, United States
September 2012 - August 2017
Fun Fact
visual artist and poet.
Passion
I'm passionate about life, love and my craft.
Skills
BloggingInterviewingReportingSketchingSocial MediaWriting, Editing, Research, Marketing, Adapting
Gigs / Freelance
H
HipHopDX
Culture & News Writer
April 2018 - August 2018
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Essence.com, 2018 Essence Music Festival
Freelance News Writer
June 2018 - July 2018
Volunteer
K
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated
Leadership
The Love, Above.
Creative Director
July 2017 - present
Hobbies
podcasting, sketching and reporting.
Videos
BLOSSOM Network Launch Party 1.29.17
February 2017
Check out footage from the Blossom Network Launch Party in Atlanta, GA. Courtesy of The Love, Above; Oak discusses the network with it's owner/creator Diamonde, as well as some of the shows featured on Blossom, along with the hostesses and the event in it's entirety. Check out more of the...
Check out the album review of Cardi B's debut album 'Invasion Of Privacy', brought to you by MEN TV and The Love, Above.
Follow my social media pages at:
www.instagram.com/coolhandoak
www.facebook.com/oklajones3
www.twitter.com/coolhandoak
Wale - "It's Complicated" EP Review
April 2018
Check out my review of Wale's new EP 'It's Complicated', brought to you by The Love, Above and MEN TV.
Follow me on social media at:
www.instagram.com/coolhandoak
www.facebook.com/oklajones3
www.twitter.com/coolhandoak
Check out my quick review of Nipsey Hussle's debut album "Victory Lap", provided to you by MEN TV.
Follow my social media pages at:
www.instagram.com/coolhandoak
www.twitter.com/coolhandoak
www.facebook.com/oklajones3