Niena Drake

About Niena Drake

Niéna Drake is a highly respected Emmy Award-Winning Executive Producer, Founder, Career Strategist, and Social Impact Leader who has increased revenue, community, engagement, membership, impact, and partnerships for organizations, major brands, media & tech companies. Her media and television work includes on-camera appearances, hosting, developing & producing for television and digital networks including ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, OWN, Disney, Showtime, Viacom, Apple, Netflix, Complex Media, BET, HGTV, iHeart Media and many more. She led the digital production team and launched multiple unscripted original digital shows at CBS. Ms. Drake also produced ComplexConversations shows with Takashi Murakami, Virgil Abloh, Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan, and more for Complex Media. She\'s also had the honor of interviewing the most notable celebrities, entertainers, and public figures including Mr. President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and many more. She is recognized by the Chicago Tribune as one of the city’s \'most influential\' Chicago leaders and has left a lasting impact across industries.Additionally, Niéna Drake has worked with the world’s most powerful brands, trailblazing companies, and celebrities, such as Apple, NIKE, Jordan Brand, Rolls-Royce, Vogue, TED.com, McDonald\'s, NFL, NFL Network, SPIN Media, Verizon, AT & T, Spotify, Tidal, HBO, BET, the LVMH Group, The First Lady Michelle Obama, Serena Williams, Deion Sanders and many more. Ms. Drakes\' most recent on-camera television role is as the official DJ for the new TV show \"Celebrity Squares\" on VH1 and BET. When she’s not hosting and deejaying the top festivals, celebrity, brand & corporate events, she shares her time and talents doing keynote speaking, mentoring, and philanthropy work.Philanthropy is a major priority for Ms. Drake. She works with multiple organizations and is a Columbia College National Alumni Board member, Vice Chair of the Advancement (funding) Committee, and the Senior Director of the Emma Bowen Foundation’s AMMP (All Multicultural Media Professionals) Network. As the Senior Director, she launched, grew, and manages the community of more than professionals in media, and tech at various career levels. She focuses on partnerships, community building, empowerment, mentorship, coaching, connecting members with job referrals, providing career navigation strategies, negotiating, and hosting exclusive networking events and professional development programming to help members build a lasting legacy in the business.LEARN MORE + WORK WITH NIENA: https://nienadrake.com/

Experience

1. Senior Director & Executive Producer

   Emma Bowen Foundation

   Apr 2018 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Launched, grown, and lead the All Multicultural Media Professionals Network (AMMP) Network community to more than diverse professionals nationwide in all areas of business in media, and technology. • Drive membership growth and recruitment by conceptualizing and executing industry-specific in-person and virtual events, workshops, webinars, and career development resources enhancing member engagement, fostering connection, and empowering advancement.• Build, cultivate, and manage strategic partnerships with external organizations and partners to maximize opportunities and deliver mission-aligned value, strengthening community impact and organizational growth. Corporate and nonprofit media and technology partners include Forbes, OWN, Lionsgate, NFL, Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery, and more.• Manage, plan, and lead event logistics and onsite event management for large-scale virtual and in-person production events including an annual conference of 400+ attendees centered on philanthropy, education, and career development.• Launched partner virtual, video and in-person event content series to increase value, awareness, and engagement with their brands.• Lead creative strategy for content development, including high-quality e-newsletters, ensuring consistent, engaging communication with stakeholders and target audiences.• Serve as a key company spokesperson at industry panels, events, and pitch meetings for partnerships.• Champion recruitment efforts through job fairs and industry events, fostering career advancement and supporting talent advancement and acquisition.• Leverage best practices in recruitment to source, pre-screen, and connect top candidates with job opportunities, collaborating with media and tech partners to strengthen the media ecosystem and drive organizational success.• The Emma Bowen Foundation connects the media and technology industries with a pipeline of diverse talent.

Education

• Columbia College Chicago

  Honors B.A., Broadcast Journalism & Media Management

Skills

• Entertainment
• Public Relations
• Television
• Video Production
• Broadcast
• Event Planning
• Editorial
• Radio
• Video
• Storytelling
• Music
• Social Media
• Music Production
• Styling
• Dj
• Marketing
• Editing
• Marketing Strategy
• Event Management
• Social Media Marketing
• Online Marketing
• Final Cut Pro
• Avid
• Film Production
• Multimedia
• Videography
• Journalism
• News Writing
• Creative Writing
• Microsoft Office
• Brand Management
• Social Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Social Networking
• Facebook
• Music Industry
• Post Production
• Digital Media
• New Media
• Radio Broadcasting