Emilia Ottoo

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I edited a two-minute documentary with original footage graciously sent to me by Cee Knowledge aka Doodlebug of Digable Planets, a groundbreaking and Grammy-award winning Hip-Hop group who've greatly inspired me. To our delight on Instagram it reached over 15K views and 8K likes in one day. This was part of creative marketing for the "Like It's '93" song & music video featuring Masta Ace released by Ill Adrenaline Records.

Honored to share some personal tales & critical thinking on risk taking, career development, skill stacking as a multi-hyphenate, and the nuances of creative intelligence with Canvas Rebel Magazine, an editorial brand for entrepreneurs and artists.

Backstory on my feature in Canvas Rebel Magazine regarding navigating the new paradigms of being a professional today and the unspoken fear, guilt and shame of journeys to career stability. Diagnose and unlearn shame because mental health matters *

Many thanks to all the staff at A+E Networks especially the Media Resources team who convened at the NYC offices 💛 My primarily role as content curator has been to drive discoverability of the in-house digital archives A+E Unlimited and media supply chain through metadata auditing, quality control, assisting in research, fulfillment, DEI awareness, continuing education on AI, rights and legal matters. I've had the honor to moderate a panel on adaptability and assist in tutorials.

I first saw this graphic in the Wall Street Journal and was shocked! Nipsey's $200+ million in community, technology, and STEM based social programs thus heavily inspired the "Nipsey Hussle & Hip-Hop Business History" chapter of my book.

Trailer and write-up for original documentary on the life and social impact of veteran grassroots activist Patricia Murphy Robinson by Lupe Family Media. I was video editor and creative director of bringing historical pieces into visual story. This was my first documentary. A film screening and classroom discussion was held at Brooklyn University in 2018 as part of the women and gender studies program courtesy Dr. Robyn C. Spencer. Shout out to the students and faculty in attendance that day!

Honored to have been on the strategic planning committee for "Fresh, Bold, and So Def" (FBSD) an organization that began to empower, cultivate, and inspire women and girls. I contributed ideation, research, and creative direction to a digital tribute of the evolution of Hip-Hop from 1970 to 2010.

Multimedia press blast and content of the release of my pandemic-debut single, music fundraiser and video for "Dear Corona," earning radio airplay and streaming in several countries and virtual gallery selection by the World Health Organization x Create2030. I co-directed and edited the video, designed the cover art, wrote the copy, and helped layout the digital blast.

Dear Corona: are you done yet? My original music video was selected by the World Health Organization and Create2030 for uplifting contributions from the global artist community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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My primary role as a media manager in the Creative Marketing department of ViacomCBS' streaming service Paramount+ was digital archiving and metadata auditing of 80,000 video and 20,000 static assets. This included weekly and seasonal live sports, award shows, news specials, feature films, legacy media franchises, OTT graphics and social media campaigns of all displayed in this Salon article.

Honored to have my mixed media art piece "outta sight, outta mind" and "Black August Mixtape" mini-doc featured at the BronxArtSpace exhibit on the intersections of prison labor. Here's a multimedia recap, press, and closer look at my piece from installation to opening night of the multi-site group show and artist talk.

Re-edited this star-studded PSA video for the Silence the Shame organization as part of a new creative partnership and ambassadorship. This Atlanta, GA based nonprofit focuses on mental health, wellness, suicide prevention education and uplift in Black and Brown communities.

As an audio engineering intern I helped coordinate and document this piece with Sonic Scoop founder and editor David Weiss covering a studio visit, community spotlight and exclusive interview with TME Pro Studios owner, veteran DJ, graffiti artist, and master engineer Fred Ones. Sonic Scoop is a leading media brand in all things audio, tech, and the free yearly engineering and production event "Mixcon."