Laurel Feakes

Laurel Feakes currently serves as a Multimedia Specialist at NCMIC, focusing on social media strategy and content creation. As a Freelance Videographer for Cyclones.tv since August 2019, Laurel has honed videography skills while also acting as Digital Media Manager at Iowa State University College of Human Sciences from February 2022 to January 2024, where responsibilities included overseeing content for six websites and collaborating on a significant capital project. Previous roles include Email Production Specialist at Dotdash Meredith, Weekend Photojournalist at Local 5 News, and Technical Project Coordinator at Wells Fargo. Laurel's early career involved positions as a Photojournalist at WHO-HD, Sports Intern at Cyclones.tv, and a videography intern with Chicago Red Stars. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Mass Communications from Iowa State University, a Master of Arts in Marketing Communications from the University of Denver, and a Digital Marketing Certificate from Des Moines Area Community College.