Orie Givens

Communications and Media Leader

Author: Orie

  • ADVOCATE VIDEO: A Couple Making Art Out of Their Relationship

    ADVOCATE VIDEO: A Couple Making Art Out of Their Relationship

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    This mini-doc was co-videographed, written and produced by me and published on the Advocate website and video channels. The mini-doc was filmed in one day over two locations, following the subjects from their home to the studio in Brooklyn, New York. Click the image to view the video at Advocate.com. Read more

  • ADVOCATE NEWS: Dictionary.com Just Redefined the LGBT Community

    ADVOCATE NEWS: Dictionary.com Just Redefined the LGBT Community

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    (From Advocate.com/By Orie Givens) Some terms added to Dictionary.com this month relate to LGBT people. One word points to a concept many are still trying to understand: intersectionality. It’s worth looking up. In fact, it is one reason this reporter has a job covering how race and ethnicity intersect with the LGBT experience, and how the systemic oppression… Read more

  • GLAAD Media Awards Red Carpet 2015

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    I co-reported from the red carpet of the New York red carpet of the GLAAD Media Awards 2015 for Daily Xtra, a Canadian LGBTQ+ news outlet. I worked the red carpet for the 2015 New York GLAAD media awards, interviewing celebrities Wilson Cruz, Russell Simmons, Chris Kluwe and others. I co-hosted and produced this content… Read more

  • Corporate Newsletters

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    Orie is an experienced newsletter creator, having successfully launched multiple product and community-based newsletters for internal and external audiences. Take a look at examples of his work below. Read more

  • New Bill Could Limit Medical Options For Transgender Youth

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    I looked to speak with experts and trans people to inform this story about the impact of potential legislation that would limit access to care for transgender youth in Ohio. This was an in-depth MMJ story for Spectrum News 1 in Ohio. Read more

  • Ohio’s Pandemic Unemployment Conundrum

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    During the pandemic, reporters were challenged to find creative ways to engage with audiences on important stories during lockdown. As the primary reporter covering unemployment for Spectrum News, I worked daily to identify angles, connect with affected Ohioans and hold state leadership accountable for issues that filers faced when trying to receive benefits. This was… Read more

  • Mental Health in Ohio

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    This was a combination of MMJ work, studio talkback interview, and field interview featured on Spectrum News 1’s In Focus during Mental Health Awareness Month. This was the culmination of my month-long series exploring the state of mental health in Ohio, including an interview with Governor Mike Dewine. Read more

  • Live @ 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Celebration

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    I participated in team coverage for a series of events commemorating the 50 year anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission in Wapakoneta, Ohio. This was a live OS from the scene of the events in Downtown Wapakoneta. Read more

  • Exploring the Defunding Debate

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    As calls for defunding the police mount in light of reports of continued police aggression and disinvestment from the public, I explore the argument behind the debate and why activists say its time for a change. This was an MMJ piece produced for broadcast for Spectrum News 1 Ohio. Read more

  • Protestors Want Columbus Mayor Out

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    This feature story for Spectrum News 1 Ohio highlights the conflict over the mayor’s response to social justice protests in solidarity with the case of George Floyd, and how the police have violently engaged with protestors. I wrote, edited, captured video and voiced this piece for broadcast. Read more