”Journalism is what we need to make democracy work.”
~ Walter Cronkite
I’m Chris Fluellen,
a media professional passionate about storytelling, production, and civic engagement. Soon, I’ll be graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Hampton University. At Hampton, I served as co-executive producer for WHOV-TV, where I contributed to developing and producing content that informed the campus community.
My professional experience also includes roles as a social media intern with the Detroit Writing Room and a consumer communications intern with Molson Coors Beverage Company. Through these opportunities, I’ve developed a strong foundation in audience engagement and strategic communication across media platforms.
My work has been recognized through my selection as a 2026 White House Correspondents’ Scholarship recipient, my induction into the Kappa Tau Alpha Honor Society, and my participation in the 2025 NABJ Student Multimedia Project Cohort as a producer. At Hampton, I am an 8x Dean’s List Scholar, achieving a cumulative 3.98 GPA. I also earned first place in education reporting for my article, “Dear America, Fund Your HBCUs,” and placed second in Ally x TMCF’s Moguls in the Making pitch competition.
In addition to my academic and professional work, I am actively involved in advocacy and civic engagement. I currently serve as a Student Survivor Fellow with Everytown for Gun Safety, and my past experience includes roles as a Democracy Fellow with the Campus Vote Project and an intern with Students for Voting Justice.
I am also the creator and host of Rooted in Politics, a platform dedicated to exploring the political and social issues shaping our communities. Through this work, I hope to inform and use communication as a tool for advocacy and change.
EDUCATION
HAMPTON UNIVERSITY Hampton, VA
Major: Journalism (3.98 GPA) Sept. 2022 – May 2026, anticipated
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WHOV-TV Hampton, VA
Executive Producer, Anchor, and Reporter Sept. 2022 – April 2026
Managed a 60+ person newsroom across 5 teams, leading weekly pitch and production meetings
Produced 20 weekly news shows, coordinated scripts, rundowns, show-direction, and broadcasting
Mentored producers and reporters on writing, reporting, and on-air presence
Shaped editorial vision and ensured content was accurate, engaging, and relevant to the campus community
Thoroughly prepared for reports by staying up to date on community happenings, building connections with individuals and organizations, and strengthening research skills
Presented news with strong communication skills and an engaging on-screen presence
STUDENTS FOR VOTING JUSTICE Hampton, VA
Intern Aug. 2025 – Nov. 2025
Hosted on-campus events to recruit and organize volunteers to write 500 postcards to registered voters as part of voter outreach efforts
Created a social media ad to encourage voter participation and support get-out-the-vote efforts
Conducted more than five hours of phone banking to support voter outreach and engagement
MOLSON COORS BEVERAGE COMPANY Chicago, IL
Consumer Communications Intern May 2025 – Aug. 2025
Build core public relations skills through drafting press releases, social content, and case studies
Conduct research and gather insights to align the Brand Act training toolkit with Molson Coors' new marketing framework
Build case studies and update training materials to reflect updated brand strategy and real-world application
Brand Public Relations Intern May 2024 - Aug. 2024
Implemented strategies to optimize the integration of new social listening software into Brand PR operations at Molson through research and internal audits
Improved organizational skills and project management by managing assignments, reporting updates to leadership, and applying feedback
Provided input and feedback on PR campaigns and company speeches to enhance communications strategies
DETROIT WRITING ROOM Detroit, MI
Social Media Intern May 2023 – Aug. 2023
Created and executed social media marketing strategies to promote events on various social platforms
Promoted writing coaches and various writing services the organization offers, effectively increasing brand awareness and engagement
Provided support to student attendees during annual journalism camp
Designed captivating graphics and curated visually appealing posts to enhance the organization's online presence
COMMUNITY & LEADERSHIP INVOLVEMENT
CAMPUS VOTE PROJECT Hampton, VA
Democracy Fellow Aug. 2023 – April 2026
Engage peers in voter registration efforts, educate them on election laws, and ensure students are prepared to vote
Develop and implement campus programs such as tabling efforts and social media campaigns to promote civic engagement
MIDNIGHT GOLF PROGRAM Detroit, MI
Alum Sept. 2021 – May 2022
Graduated from a 30-week transformational empowerment and mentoring program
Sharpened skills in interpersonal communication and etiquette, financial literacy, public speaking, time management, networking and career exploration, conflict resolution, community activism, and college readiness
AWARDS AND HONORS
WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
2026 Scholar
Recognized through a competitive school-selected process for a national journalism scholarship focused on reporting and civic storytelling
KAPPA TAU ALPHA - NATIONAL JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATIONS HONOR SOCIETY
2025 Inductee
Recognized for ranking in the top ten percent of the journalism class and demonstrating excellence in media and communication studies