Emilia Ottoo

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 included quality control and metadata auditing for content backlog, assisting in research and fulfillment processes for content creation partners, media asset management, A.I., DEI, rights and legal media education. I've had the honor to moderate a panel on adaptability and assist in website tutorials of our in-house digital archives A+E Unlimited.

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.

Updated sizzle coming soon!

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."

The honored grounds of “5Pointz” in Queens, New York City was a tribute space known globally by writers and graffiti culture lovers.

Over 250,000 views on YouTube came through my videography, photography, and editing coverage of the "Rap Is Outta Control" interview and live mix show on SiriusXM/Shade 45. Much thanks to Sublime Crown Productions for believing in me and to DJ Eclipse and the crew for sharpening my iron along the way.

Wrote the copy and designed this electronic press kit two pager for the release of the "Chocolate Bars" album being distributed on CD, vinyl & digital formats by Ill Adrenaline Records. Album cover photo shot by Monifa Perry.

Latest press email blast for updates on my debut book, “Y’all Not Gon’ Make Me Lose My Mind: Notes from a Hip-Hop Unicorn & Suicide Survivor” published by NY Times bestselling Wahida Clark’s Innovative Publishing May 7th, 2024. Materials drafted and designed by me, book design by Nuance Art LLC, distribution by Maishah Hendrix of Asanteworks PR.