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Curriculum Vitae

MEKHI A.
CARTER

Television Journalist · Media Producer · Community Storyteller

Media Experience

Lionsgate | Debmar-Mercury

Current

Sherri

Production Assistant Intern

January 2026 – Present

New York, NY

  • Support daily production operations for nationally syndicated talk show Sherri, collaborating with producers, stage managers, and cross-functional teams to execute live and taped segments.
  • Coordinate guest logistics and talent relations, overseeing green room management, on-air participation cues, and real-time fulfillment of host and production needs during show tapings.
  • Research, fact-check, and pitch segment ideas for human-interest and lifestyle content, contributing to show rundowns while maintaining editorial accuracy under tight production deadlines.

The New York Post

Page Six

Editorial Assistant

March 2024 – April 2024

New York, NY

  • Supported on-site reporting for Page Six alongside senior reporter, contributing to coverage of high-profile entertainment features, including an interview with Uncle Luke during promotion for Freaknik (Hulu).
  • Assisted with pre-interview research, question development, and field logistics while gaining hands-on experience in real-time editorial decision-making within a fast-paced celebrity news environment.
  • Contributed to field production operations by assisting with talent coordination, release confirmations, and asset gathering (video, soundbites, photos) for multi-platform distribution under tight editorial deadlines.

WMCX 88.9 FM

Monmouth University Station

Radio Personality / Podcaster

February 2022 – January 2024

West Long Branch, NJ

  • Hosted live weekly radio broadcasts and podcast episodes, operating professional studio equipment (audio boards, mics, editing software) while delivering engaging, unscripted on-air content.
  • Produced and conducted interviews with campus leaders and community voices, developing research-driven segments on student life, culture, and national issues.
  • Led end-to-end content production, including show rundown creation, topic research, script outlining, recording, editing, and digital promotion to grow listener engagement.

Leadership & Projects

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Xi Chapter

Chapter President

March 2025 – Present · West Long Branch, NJ

  • Lead chapter operations and strategic planning, overseeing programming, member development, and organizational governance.
  • Coordinate campus and community initiatives, including mentorship, service projects, and external partnerships to strengthen chapter impact and visibility.

Model United Nations Team

Delegate

September 2023 – August 2024 · West Long Branch, NJ

  • Selected member of the university Model United Nations team, representing the institution at the Harvard National Model United Nations Conference.
  • Conducted policy research, drafted position papers, and engaged in formal debate, demonstrating leadership, diplomacy, and public speaking skills in a competitive international setting.

Skills

Talent & Guest CoordinationSegment Development & PitchingLive Broadcast & Studio ProductionRundown Creation & Show FormattingAvid News Cutter EditingScript Coverage & Editorial AnalysisDV Camera OperationDigital Content StrategyReal-Time Production Problem SolvingField Production & LogisticsPre-Interview ResearchMulti-Platform Asset Gathering

Writing Portfolio

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