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Makena Watkins

Johnson City

Summary

Hello! My name is Makena Watkins and I currently attend East Tennessee State University with plans to graduate in December of 2026. I am majoring in Media Çommunications with a double minor in sports media and digital marketing. I have always had a passion to work in sports but really fell in love with social media and content creator during my college years. I have experience as a Social Media Marketing Director with a proven track record at Jenny Lea Cosmetology School, Christ Fellowship church and most importantly, ETSU Athletics, specializing in audience engagement and brand strategy. Expert in video production and content scheduling, I successfully enhanced brand visibility and interaction through innovative multimedia campaigns, driving significant growth in audience reach and engagement metrics. I love showcasing who teams are not only on the field and court, but off. I am flexible of where I want to work/work for, and I am truly open to any door that gets me good experience. I ama hard worker and put my mind to anything put in front of me. Social media can be a tricky business but I am not afraid to try new things!

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Media Marketing Director

Jenny Lea Cosmotolegy School
07.2025 - Current
  • Enhanced brand visibility by developing comprehensive social media strategies.
  • Scheduled weekly content to maintain consistent social media presence and engagement.
  • Refined content strategy through analysis of engagement metrics and audience interaction.
  • Produced engaging multimedia content by collaborating with the creative team.
  • Optimized social media advertising budgets to maximize reach and effectiveness.

East Tennessee State Social Media Content Creator

ETSU Athletics
11.2024 - Current
  • Developed engaging multimedia content for social media platforms to enhance audience interaction.
  • Create and film promotional videos for ETSU and ETSU Athletic pages
  • Collaborated with athletic teams to showcase events, promoting brand visibility and community engagement.
  • Create video and story posts for ETSU Football, ETSU Mens Basketball. ETSU Athletics, ETSU volleyball and ETSU Women's Soccer
  • Monitored social media trends and analytics to inform content strategy and optimize audience reach.
  • Created visually compelling graphics and videos using Adobe Creative Suite for promotional campaigns.

Social Media Manager

Christ Fellowship
02.2025 - 08.2025
  • Increased brand visibility through strategic social media initiatives across platforms.
  • Boosted user engagement by creating tailored, audience-centric content.
  • Refined content strategies by analyzing engagement metrics from social media channels.
  • Aligned social media campaigns with marketing objectives through effective team collaboration.

East Tennessee State University Broadcast Intern

ETSU Athletics
02.2024 - 05.2024
  • Assisted in production of live broadcasts for athletic events, ensuring smooth execution of technical operations.
  • Supported camera crew during games, adapting to dynamic environments and contributing to high-quality visual presentations.
  • Operated audio equipment, maintaining sound quality and clarity throughout broadcasts for optimal viewer experience.
  • Collaborated with production team to set up equipment, enhancing efficiency and readiness prior to events.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communications/ Digital Marketing/ Sports Media

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
12-2026

Skills

  • Content scheduling
  • Audience engagement
  • Brand strategy
  • Localization strategy
  • Video production
  • Create promotional content in front and behind the camera
  • Brainstorm

Timeline

Social Media Marketing Director

Jenny Lea Cosmotolegy School
07.2025 - Current

Social Media Manager

Christ Fellowship
02.2025 - 08.2025

East Tennessee State Social Media Content Creator

ETSU Athletics
11.2024 - Current

East Tennessee State University Broadcast Intern

ETSU Athletics
02.2024 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Communications/ Digital Marketing/ Sports Media

East Tennessee State University
Makena Watkins