Hi, I'm Elise.
I'm a writer and social media producer from Memphis, Tennessee who is currently based in New York City.
I currently cover trending and entertainment news for USA TODAY while producing social media content for the life and entertainment vertical.
In the past, I have worked in media as a News Producing Associate at NBC News and a Production Assistant for Quibi.
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Exploring Nepotism in Hollywood
As Twitter coined them as "nepo babies" I talked to casting directors and experts in geneaology about famous family line talent.
Interview with Merry Clayton
For Black History Month we highlighted figures in history who made an impact on today's culture.
Q&A with Questlove
After scoring an Oscar for "Summer of Soul" I talked to Questlove about upcoming projects and his 2023 Grammy predictions.
Breaking news: Robbie Coltrane
Sad news broke that "Harry Potter" actor Robbie Coltrane died, cast members discussed how they remembered him on set.
Trending news: Elmo's internet
At the start of 2022 Elmo took over Twitter this trending story collects all the times he went viral in January.
DMX's Memorial service
DMX's unexpected death sent shockwaves through New York City. I attended his memorial and provided eyewitness coverage of the event.
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Social Content
The Rynne Tower, 2021
This project was commissioned by the property management firm for their brochures.
Lennos Cultural Center, 2021
The photos I took for this
project were used for print
and digital media.