Journalist · Host · Creative Director

Telling stories that
move culture forward.

News Associate at CNN. Founder of Notoriety Creative Agency. Student Emmy + NABJ Award winner. Based in Washington, D.C.

Trinity Alana
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Journalism

Print, broadcast, and audio reporting. NABJ Award winner. Student Emmy recipient. Currently reporting at CNN.

Hosting & Talent

Live events from AfroTech to Howard Homecoming Yardfest. Celebrity interviews. On-camera and on-air personality.

Notoriety Agency

Creative agency connecting DMV artists and creatives with brand partnerships, events, and strategic visibility.

2024 DNC Coverage
Journalism
2024 DNC — Kamala Harris' Historic Nomination
CNN · NABJ Award Winner
Talent Reel
Hosting & Talent
Trinity Alana — Talent Reel 2025
On-Camera · Host · Personality
Content Creation
Content
@thetrinityalana — Content & Brand Partnerships
15.5K Followers · 103K+ Monthly Impressions
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About Trinity
Trinity Alana

Journalist.
Creative.
Visionary.

My reporting background spans policy, civic organizing, celebrity news, and activism. At Howard University, I covered DC street vending legislation, federal underrepresentation, and student activism — stories that required translating bureaucratic processes for audiences directly impacted by their outcomes. My 2024 Democratic National Convention coverage, recognized with an NABJ Undergraduate Short Form Award, sharpened my ability to report on high-stakes political moments with clarity, speed, and cultural nuance. I've produced and reported at Broccoli City Festival, Blavity Festival, CultureCon, and AfroTech — events that don't just reflect culture, but set it.

At CNN, I have worked inside one of the world's largest newsrooms, adapting breaking news in real time, collaborating across editorial teams, and understanding how decisions get made at an institutional scale. This experience has sharpened my ability to move quickly without sacrificing accuracy. I'm equally comfortable on teleprompter and off-script, thriving in same-day production environments. I am a Howard University alumna, NABJ award recipient, and Student Emmy winner with credits across Blavity, CultureCon, and CNN — bringing the same community-centered rigor to every story I tell.

Student Emmy Award
Howard University News Service · 2024
NABJ Award — Undergraduate Short Form
National Association of Black Journalists · 2025
Howard University
BA, Broadcast & Digital Journalism · GPA 3.6
Current · 2025–Present
News Associate — CNN
Warner Bros. Discovery · Washington, D.C.

Manages internal communications and supports news gathering teams with reporting, research, and logging. Pitches segment ideas and coordinates graphics for flagship shows including The Lead, Inside Politics, and The Source.

Founder · 2023–Present
Notoriety Creative Agency
DMV Area

Boutique creative agency connecting DMV artists and creatives with brand partnerships, events, and strategic visibility. Produces campaigns and content that create real community connection.

Fellowship · Jun–Oct 2025
Blavity Creator Collective Fellow
Blavity, INC.

Produced content for Blavity's Black Outside series, reaching over 775,000 viewers across platforms. Increased Blavity social media engagement by 12%, amassing over 30,000 views in 3 months.

Host · October 2025
AfroTech Event Host
Blavity, INC. · Houston, TX

Hosted live conversations and on-camera segments at AfroTech for a crowd of over 1,000 attendees, discussing innovation, entrepreneurship, and culture.

Internship · Feb–Aug 2024
CJD Communications Intern
Center for Journalism & Democracy · Washington, D.C.

Created striking social media content and newsletter assets for an audience of over 1,000 followers, increasing social media engagement by 15%.

Radio · Jun 2022–May 2023
Host & Producer — Streetz 99.3
Nashville, TN

Produced 7 artist interviews aired to an audience of over 12,000 listeners. Created promotional radio commercials and graphics to market each episode.

Workshop · June 2024
Marcus Graham Project MVP
Washington Wizards · Fanatics · Moët Hennessy

Participated in a 4-day marketing workshop in partnership with the Washington Wizards, Fanatics, and Moët Hennessy. Named Most Valuable Player for showcasing tenacity, leadership, and innovation.

Portfolio
Work
Talent Reel
Hosting & Talent
Talent Reel 2025
Content Creation
@thetrinityalana
Content & Brand Partnerships
CNN
My Work at CNN
Portfolio
Digital Reporting
@thetrinityalana on all platforms
Content creator · Brand partner · Social strategist
15.5K
Followers across Instagram & TikTok
5.3K
Avg. Engagement Per Post
103K+
Monthly Impressions
Savage x Fenty· Black Enterprise· Google· Stript· MARS· Savage x Fenty· Black Enterprise· Google· Stript· MARS·
Branded Content
UGC / Product Placement
Event Coverage
Brand Ambassadorship
MOS Interviews
Experiential Partnerships
Event Coverage
Event Promotion
More Work
Additional Projects
Notoriety Creative Agency

Where creativity meets strategy in the DMV.

A boutique creative agency connecting artists, influencers, and multi-disciplinary creatives with brand partnerships, events, and strategic visibility.

Case Study 01

Eight2Eight LLC

Social Media Management Creative Direction Social Media Strategy
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Over the course of five months, Notoriety took full ownership of Eight2Eight's social media presence — from concept to execution. We planned and art-directed content shoots, scouted models, developed mood boards, and creative-directed every visual touchpoint to align with the brand's identity. Our team built and executed a comprehensive content strategy tailored to drive discovery, including platform-specific SEO to expand their reach to new audiences. We identified and cultivated community partnerships to amplify brand awareness, and saw the brand's product marketing plan through from development to launch. Every stage of the client journey — from community engagement in DMs and comments to managing brand collaborations — was handled with intentionality and care.

Client Review
"Add Eight2Eight client testimonial here."
Client Name
Founder, Eight2Eight LLC
Work Samples
Case Study 02

The Creative Classic
Movement Street

Event Production Vendor Management Creative Direction Visual Storytelling
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For The Movement Street's Creative Classic, Notoriety served as a full-service production and creative partner from pre-show logistics to on-site execution. We managed the entire vendor ecosystem — scouting talent and designers, handling intake and finance tracking, and coordinating every vendor's needs on show day to ensure seamless merchandising and presentation. Beyond operations, we led the creative vision: marketing the classic designers featured in the show through strategic visual storytelling, directing video shoots and on-camera interviews, and rolling out a social series strategy that built anticipation before the event and sustained engagement after. Every decision was made with the goal of elevating the designers in the room and the brand behind the show.

Client Review
"Add Movement Street client testimonial here."
Client Name
Founder, Movement Street
Work Samples
Case Study 03

Ìpàdé DC

Event Production Content Creation Social Media Strategy Visual Storytelling
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Ìpàdé DC is a Black-woman owned event and meeting space in DuPont Circle, designed for women of color entrepreneurs, professionals, and creatives. Notoriety's partnership with Ìpàdé began in January 2025 with Take Notes — a live talk show event featuring community leaders, live music, and craft cocktails. In June, we launched Show Your Work in partnership with Ìpàdé and Dupont Circle Art Walk: a recurring artistic parlor where artists and creatives present new projects and pieces to an engaged community audience. Since day one, Notoriety has led content creation, event promotion, and visual storytelling for every activation in the space. The results speak for themselves — over 150 guests welcomed, an average of 65 attendees per event, 6 artists partnered, and 135 individuals recruited into Ìpàdé's growing talent network and mailing list. The brand's digital footprint has grown exponentially through our ongoing partnership.

150+
Guests Welcomed
65
Avg. Monthly Attendees
6
Artists Partnered
135
Talent Network Members
Client Review
"Add Ìpàdé client testimonial here."
Client Name
Founder, Ìpàdé DC
Work Samples

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