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Degrees
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Masters Degree in Broadcast Journalism
Bachelors Degree in Mass Communications
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My Expert Service
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Katina Rankin is the President and CEO of Katina Rankin Enterprises (KRE). She is also Managing Partner of Burns Brown Pressley & Rankin (BBPR). KRE & BBPR are public relations/consulting firms.
Katina's public relations work has taken her to three (3) countries: Israel, Egypt, and Palestine. She has interviewed former NAACP President Myrlie Evers, Presidential Candidate John Edwards, the late Rosa Parks, Reverends Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton, Basketball Greats Magic Johnson and Charles Barkley, Blues Legend B.B. King, World Peace Advocate and Recording Artist Fred Nassiri, and the Governess of Bethlehem, Palestine Salah Al-Ta’mari -- just to name a few. Katina has also been a featured guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show. She has appeared in several regional subway commercials.
Katina is a journalist with more than sixteen (16) years of experience in broadcast and print media. Katina began her journalism career in Jackson, Mississippi. After six years on-the-air in Mississippi, Katina's career led her to Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina where she co-anchored the main newscast at Eyewitness News. During her career, Katina distinguished herself as a journalist by earning several awards. (Awards/Honors listed below.)
Katina has covered everything from the Mississippi murder trials of Byron De La Beckwith and Sam Bowers to the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster in Texas. She has featured local Miss America Pageant contestants by following them to Atlantic City and she has traveled to San Antonio for the Final Four tournaments. Katina's daily reports about the impact of Hurricane Katrina included an in-depth interview with Mississippi's Governor Haley Barbour. She also interviewed notable figures and broke many stories in the Duke Lacrosse Rape Investigation in North Carolina.
Katina's passion is helping people. She has given back to the community by speaking to hundreds of church groups, schools, and universities throughout the years. Katina believes proper training can help individuals realize their potential and help individuals get to the next level. Katina has also taught Writing Classes at Jackson State University. Katina has also given the commencement address at Alcorn State University. Katina is author of the book, "The Courage to Walk Away" to be published in 2008.
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Experience & Qualifications
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Katina's Experience:
Katina Rankin Enterprises (KRE)
Publicist/Media Spokesperson
-Advise Clients on Media and Community Relations
-Creates Business Images
Talent Coach
-Coach Anchors and Reporters on Writing, Reads and On-Air Appearance
-Coach Individuals on Public Speaking
BURNS BROWN PRESSLEY & RANKIN, Jackson, MS
Publicist/Media Spokesperson/Writer
-Advise Clients on Media and Community Relations
-Create Business Images
-Develop Electronic Marketing Kits
-Write Content for Website Pages
-Get Ministries/Non-profits Mainstream Media Coverage
-Advise Businesses/Colleges/Universities How to Handle the Media the Correct Way.
-Handle Artists’ Bookings
-Publicize Artists’ Work
WTVD-ABC 11, Raleigh-Durham, NC
11 PM Anchor/Reporter
- Anchored 11:00 Newscast
- Reported
WAPT-TV 16, Jackson, MS
6 PM & 10 PM Anchor/Reporter
- Anchored Nightly Newscast
- Reported
JACKSON STATE UNIV., Jackson, MS
Adjunct Teacher
- Taught news writing classes
MISSISSIPPI LINK NEWSPAPER, Jackson, MS
Freelance Writer
- Wrote Stories for Weekly Newspaper
WJMI-99.7 FM, Jackson, MS
News Director
- Morning Personality with Morning DJ
- Produced and Anchored Newscast
SOUTHERN URBAN NETWORK, Jackson, MS
News Anchor
- Produced and Anchored Newscast for 30 Mississippi Radio Stations
WIGO-1340 AM, Atlanta, GA
News Anchor/Producer
- Produced and Anchored Morning Newscast
- Co-produced and Co-anchored Noon Newscast
W23BC, Jackson, MS
Senior Anchor
- Anchored and Produced Newscast
- Hosted and Produced 30-Minute Community-Oriented Programs
WLBT-TV 3, Jackson, MS
Associate Producer
- Assigned and Completed Weekend Story Assignments
JACKSON 2000 MAGAZINE, Jackson, MS
Reporter
- Completed Story Assignments
ALCORN HERALD NEWSPAPER, Lorman, MS
News and Sports Reporter
- Completed Story Assignments
ITT HARTFORD INSURANCE CO., Hartford, CT
1st Corporate Relations Intern
- Developed Media List
- Wrote news releases, staff bulletins, updates and feature articles for ITT World Newspaper
- Researched Corporate material
- Proofread material for artists and writers
- Assisted underwriters, government affairs, the media and other staff members with Question and Answers (Q&A’s)
WPRL-91.7, Lorman, MS
Radio News Anchor
- Announced News, Community Affairs, Weather and Records
WSJC-810-AM, Magee, MS
Gospel Radio Announcer
- Announced News, Community Affairs, Weather and Records
Memberships:
Member, Public Relations Society of America
Member, NC Chapter/Public Relations Society of America
Member, National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
Member, National Association of Black Journalists
Member, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc
Member, National Association of Black Promoters
Member, National Association of Black Female Executives in Music
Honors:
Founder, KRE'S Children Scholarship Fund
Honorary Chair, Durham, NC Small Business Administration
Guest Appearance, Oprah Winfrey Show
Featured Artist for Arts and Literature, Nextcat
Recipient, Best Evening Anchor Team Award (Outstanding Newscast)
Recipient, Numerous AP Awards (News Reporting)
Recipient, NAFEO Award for Outstanding Graduates
Recipient, Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award
Recipient, Jackson Business Advisory Council Award (Outstanding Community Service)
Recipient, Heritage Award in Media ("Lifting As We Climb" Forward Lookers Federated Club)
Recipient, Mississippi Library Commission Award (Read! Learn! Connect @ the Library! Participation)
Recipient, MEB Library Storytime Award (Participation with Youth)
Recipient, Bruce Payne MLK Award ("Service to the Community")
Recipient, Outstanding Speaker Award (MRHA VI Hermanville/SugarHill Estates)
Recipient, Jackson Fire Fighters Association Award (Outstanding Support to Jackson Firefighters)
Recipient, Tornado Anniversary Award (MS Associated Press Broadcasters Association)
Recipient, Athletes for Progress Award (Serving a
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