Onika Richards
About Onika Richards
Onika Richards is a Manager of Creative Video Strategy at Condé Nast, with a background in public relations and production across various media companies. She has held positions at Viacom, BET Networks, and NBCUniversal, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Documentary Studies and Production from Ithaca College.
Current Role at Condé Nast
Onika Richards currently serves as the Manager of Creative Video Strategy at Condé Nast. She has held this position since 2024, contributing to the development and execution of innovative video content strategies. Her role involves overseeing creative projects and collaborating with various teams to enhance the brand's video presence.
Previous Experience at Condé Nast
Prior to her current role, Onika Richards worked at Condé Nast as a Talent Manager from 2021 to 2024. In this capacity, she was responsible for managing talent relations and coordinating projects that involved various creative professionals. Her tenure at Condé Nast has spanned a total of three years.
Work at Viacom
Onika Richards has experience at Viacom, where she worked in various capacities. She served as a Production Management Intern at MTV in 2017 for four months and later as a Production Assistant for MTV and VH1 from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she worked as a Freelance PR Assistant at BET Networks during the same period, gaining valuable insights into production and public relations.
Educational Background
Onika Richards earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ithaca College, where she studied Documentary Studies and Production, with minors in Journalism and Sociology. Her education spanned from 2014 to 2018, providing her with a solid foundation in media production and communication.
Early Career Experience
Before her roles in video strategy and public relations, Onika Richards gained early career experience as a Guest Service Agent at Hilton from 2017 to 2018. She also completed internships at NBCUniversal Media, LLC, including a Production & Social Media Intern position at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in 2017 and a Production Intern role in 2016.