rlkanas@.usf.edu
Feel electric, be eclectic
My name is Rayna L. Kanas, and I am a senior studying magazine journalism at the Zimmerman School of Mass Communications at the University of South Florida. I am a writer, photographer, and former radio producer and host.
Music is one of the biggest passions in my life. Whether it's old or new, I love to listen, learn, and find meaning in music. I am actively pursuing a career in music journalism, finding the ties that bind society with pop culture.
At USF, I have worked for their online newsroom as a writer and editor, produced and hosted radio shows at the campus station, and have taken the reigns of multiple student organizations. Outside of school, I'm a concert photographer and videographer, following local bands across the state of Florida.
Education and Experience
HIGH SCHOOL
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Shadowed at Magic102.7 WMXJ, music radio in Miami, FL
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Owner of "Let the Music Do The Talking" blog
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Interviewed local bands
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Reviewed albums
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Wrote articles featuring bands
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Summer Media Institute at UF
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Hands-on work in the field
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Wrote TV news scripts
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Filmed clips for news
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Produced full TV news package at WUFT News
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COLLEGE
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Radio producer/host at Bulls Radio
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Writing scripts for weekly shows
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Running soundboards in-studio
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Interviewing artists and bands
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News Media and Web Editor at WUSF Florida Focus
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Writing online news stories for publication
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Managing multiple professional social media platforms
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Working in an active newsroom
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Freelance photographer and editor
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Taking live-action photos of local bands and performers
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Editing the photos and videos for the best quality
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Working with bands and performers for social media
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News Media Intern at WMNF Community Radio
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Writing online news stories for publication
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Reporting, recording and producing radio stories for on-air publication
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Working in an active newsroom
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Contact Me
Want to work with me? Feel free to contact me!
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