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Work History
Education
Skills
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Multimedia Experience
Relevant Work
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Certification
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Nicole Collier

Kennesaw

Summary

Dynamic and passionate communicator with a strong background in journalism and research, honed at the Council on American Islamic Relations. Proficient in data analysis and video editing, I excel in crafting compelling narratives and engaging diverse audiences. Recognized for outstanding documentary work, I bring creativity and analytical skills to every project.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intern for Legal Defense Fund

Council on American Islamic Relations
Washington
01.2025 - 08.2025
  • Performed intakes with potential clients regarding education discrimination, employment issues, watchlist concerns, and hate crimes

Undergraduate Research

UGA
Athens
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Research paper analyzing effects of media on public opinion and US foreign policy focusing on case studies of genocide and media naming/framing

Journalist

Video Journalism Project
Athens
04.2024 - 05.2025
  • Documented UGA Administration's response to pro-Palestine activism and visa revocations.
  • Captured footage of police arrests and suspensions of protesting students on campus.

Intern for Marketing & PR

The Young Turks
Los Angeles
10.2024 - 12.2024
  • Assisted in crafting social media content while collaborating on various public relations marketing projects.

Researcher/Producer

Grady Newsource
Winder
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Won Student Emmy at Southeast Emmys for outstanding documentary work.
    Contributed to coverage, editing, and production of documentary "We Will Rise" addressing shooting aftermath.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Sub-National Analysis of Repression Project
Athens
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Conducted qualitative and quantitative research on human rights abuses, focusing on governmental and non-governmental repression

Narrative Strategist

Georgia Youth Justice Coalition
Athens
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Drafted press releases and guided young Georgians on effective op-ed composition.

Podcast on Trauma, Crisis Reporting

Crisis Reporting
Athens
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Conducted an interview and produced podcast highlighting trauma of a high school student with family in Gaza and impact of family loss on him and community in Georgia

Journalist

Grady Newsource
Athens
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Documented and produced video and written journalism highlighting local community support for ceasefire resolution at City Hall in Athens

Journalist

Video Journalism Project
Athens
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • Executed interviews, modified, and crafted video piece focused on Atlanta native students engaged with Athens Stop Cop City initiative at campus

Podcast on Israeli-Arab Conflict

Middle Eastern Politics
Athens
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Produced a podcast addressing democratic backsliding in Israel and gradual West Bank annexation.
  • Analyzed far-right influence and Netanyahu’s settlement construction policies.
  • Examined policy reforms impacting democracy and territorial disputes.

Journalist

Red and Black
Athens
11.2023 - 11.2023
  • Composed and revised op-ed examining war in Gaza, media involvement, and responsibilities for labeling actions as genocide.
  • provided historical insights and assessed media terminology regarding war crimes.

Political Economy Study Abroad

GLOBIS
Edinburgh
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Cultivated a global perspective on international issues through engagement with local students.
  • Conducted independent research on environmental and economic impacts of peat in Scotland.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs

University of Georgia
Athens, GA
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

University of Georgia
GA
05-2025

Certificate - News Literacy

University of Georgia
GA
05-2025

Minor - International Human Rights And Security

University of Georgia
GA
05-2025

Skills

  • Arabic proficiency (reading, writing, speaking)
  • German proficiency (reading, writing)
  • Data analysis and visualization (Stata, R), Microsoft Office expertise
  • Video and audio editing (Adobe Premiere Pro, Audition)
  • Podcast production (scripting, interviewing, editing)
  • Investigative reporting and writing (op-eds, press releases)

Multimedia Experience

  • Journalist, Video Journalism Project, Athens, GA, 10/01/23, 05/31/25, Covered the UGA Administrations response to pro-Palestine activism on campus and visa revocations from state agenda., Footage of police arresting students and suspending them from campus for protesting
  • Journalist, Video Journalism Project, Athens, GA, 11/01/23, 12/31/23, Interviewed students involved in Athens Stop Cop City
  • Journalist, Video Journalism Project, Athens, GA, 04/01/24, 05/31/25, Reported on the University’s response to campus protests and the response to Trump Administration to revoke student visas
  • Journalist, Red and Black, Athens, GA, 11/01/23, 11/30/23, Wrote an op-ed on the war in Gaza and complicity in mainstream media on calling it genocide
  • Journalist, Grady Newsource, Athens, GA, 01/01/24, 05/31/24, Covered the support from the local community for a ceasefire resolution to be passed in City Hall

Relevant Work

  • Researcher/Producer, Documentary on Apalachee High School Shooting, Winder, GA, 09/01/24, 12/31/24, Won a Student Emmy in Southeast Emmys, Contributed on covering the aftermath of the shooting for the documentary 'We Will Rise' in my Capstone class
  • Political Economy, GLOBIS Study Abroad, Edinburgh, Scotland, 05/01/23, 06/30/23, Developed a global perspective on international issues through discussions with local students, Independently researched the effects of Peat on the environment and the Scottish economy
  • Podcast on Israeli-Arab Conflict, Middle Eastern Politics Final Project, Athens, GA, 08/01/23, 12/31/23, Created a podcast on the democratic backsliding in Israel and slow annexation of the West Bank, Focuses on the far right and Netanyahu’s settlement construction as well as policy reforms
  • Podcast on Trauma, Crisis Reporting, Athens, GA, 01/01/24, 05/31/24, Interviewed a high school student with family in Gaza and how losing family has affected him and his community in Georgia

Accomplishments

  • South East Student Emmy Award for non-fiction long form

Languages

Arabic
Professional
German
Limited

Certification

  • News Literacy
  • Poynter Powerful Writing
  • Google Analytics

Timeline

Intern for Legal Defense Fund

Council on American Islamic Relations
01.2025 - 08.2025

Undergraduate Research

UGA
01.2025 - 05.2025

Intern for Marketing & PR

The Young Turks
10.2024 - 12.2024

Researcher/Producer

Grady Newsource
09.2024 - 12.2024

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Sub-National Analysis of Repression Project
08.2024 - 12.2024

Journalist

Video Journalism Project
04.2024 - 05.2025

Narrative Strategist

Georgia Youth Justice Coalition
01.2024 - 05.2024

Podcast on Trauma, Crisis Reporting

Crisis Reporting
01.2024 - 05.2024

Journalist

Grady Newsource
01.2024 - 05.2024

Journalist

Video Journalism Project
11.2023 - 12.2023

Journalist

Red and Black
11.2023 - 11.2023

Podcast on Israeli-Arab Conflict

Middle Eastern Politics
08.2023 - 12.2023

Political Economy Study Abroad

GLOBIS
05.2023 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs

University of Georgia

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

University of Georgia

Certificate - News Literacy

University of Georgia

Minor - International Human Rights And Security

University of Georgia
Nicole Collier