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Hailing from the bustling borough of Brooklyn, New York, from a young age, I demonstrated a passion for the arts, honing my skills as a visual arts major at the renowned LaGuardia High School of Arts and Performing Arts.  After being inspired by my participation in Whitney Museum of American Art’s Youth Insights program, a junior docent program for teens,  I would pursue a bachelor’s degree in Art History with minors in Sociology/Anthropology and Digital Media. 

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After a summer internship at legendary Hip Hop station, HOT 97,  I was hired as the staff writer within the Digital department.  I delved into various projects, from interviewing artists, creating feature pages, designing branded campaigns, to managing social media accounts and editing podcasts.

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After departing HOT 97,  I  transitioned to a position at BET Networks, where I shone as a sales designer, collaborating with ad sales and digital teams. I ultimately was promoted to Digital Art Director,  serving as the digital design lead for prestigious award shows like the BET Awards. Notably, I worked on several award-winning projects, including an animated tribute to rapper, Nipsey Hussle and critically acclaimed Love Letter, featuring Black Thought of The Roots, which received Grammy, Emmy, and Tony nominations. 

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With a career marked by versatility and creativity, I continue to navigate the dynamic landscape of media and entertainment.

Experience

Accolades

​Webby Awards (Honoree)

2024
Best Individual Editorial Feature - Art of the Come Up

 

Grammy Award (Nomination)
2024

Best Rap Performance- A Love Letter to Hip Hop

 

Hermes Creative Awards (Gold)
2022

Rehearsal 360 Starring Tobe Ngwiwe

 

Telly Awards (Gold)
2020

Origin Stories
Women’s History Month- #WeGotThatWork

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AVA Digital Awards (Platinum)
2019
BET Remembers Nipsey Hussle

Paramount
Art Director, BET Digital
May 2021-Feb 2024


Paramount

Associate Art Director, BET Digital

Jan 2019-May 2021
 

​Emmis Communications 
Sr. Digital Sales Designer

Feb 2013- Jan 2019

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​Emmis Communications 
Sr. Sales Designer

Dec 2011-Feb 2013

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Skills

Branding + Identity
Creative Direction
Art Direction
Typography

Digital Marketing
Concept Development
Design Thinking
Design Research
Creative Strategy

UI/UX
 

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© 2025 Anita Nixon

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