Mississippi Today welcomes new multimedia producer
By Mississippi Today | Originally published by Mississippi Today
Mississippi Today is pleased to welcome Blake Barnes as its new multimedia producer.
Barnes joins a multimedia team responsible for collaborating with reporters and editors to produce social videos based on Mississippi Today’s reporting. He will also contribute to the production of the newsroom’s video podcasts, as well as long-form video projects. He began work Monday.
The hire reflects Mississippi Today’s commitment to reaching audiences and creating impact across multiple mediums.
“Blake is a proven producer whose work I’ve respected and admired,” said Michael Guidry, Mississippi Today’s editorial director of multimedia. “His passion for telling Mississippi stories makes him an awesome addition to this newsroom, and I am excited for what he will deliver for our audiences.”
Barnes most recently served as a producer at Mississippi Public Broadcasting, where he directed Everlasting: The New Generation.
He grew up on a farm in Ludlow, Mississippi with a family of storytellers. He attended East Central Community College, then Delta State University. He’s called Jackson home for the last five years.
“I’ve always loved Mississippi,” said Barnes. “This is my home, and I think telling stories is a way I can help push the state forward. I’m looking forward to the opportunities Mississippi Today will offer me in this way, and continuing to tell and to preserve these local Mississippi stories.”
This article was originally published by Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
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