To promote local broadcast station WKYC in Cleveland’s new documentary on the Kirtland Cult killings, Marissa spearheaded and edited a series of faux-podcast style vertical shorts. These shorts were posted in a cross-platform promotional sweep for all then-TEGNA stations (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok). Result: “Kirtland” documentary was the highest searched across station apps.
Marvin is a regular guy who was out on the lake when he heard a cry for help. He didn’t know who it was. He didn’t know if it was safe. He didn’t even know if it was real. But he went to help anyway, and his decision saved someone’s life. Find more of this story and other feel-good news on The Bright Side.
Everyone kept telling Jude how amazing he was after he survived a rare form of cancer and decided to use his Make-A-Wish to help strangers, but he said, “You don’t need to beat cancer or get a wish… you can help someone right now.” Jude shows all of us that you don't need to be a hero to do a little good. Catch more feel-good news on The Bright Side.
Looking for good news stories, uplifting content, and real-life acts of kindness? This episode of The Bright Side with Kaitlyn Ross and Aisha Howard is filled with inspiring stories that will restore your faith in humanity from all around the Atlanta area.
Created, scripted and edited a faux-podcast as a promotional play for a true crime documentary released by WKYC in Cleveland.
Part of a talent-led video podcast pilot program for local TEGNA/Nexstar stations. The Bright Side is an Atlanta-based good news show featuring reporting by Kaitlyn Ross, joined by cohost Aisha Howard. The show is scripted, directed, produced and edited by Marissa Solomon.