Jasmine Mc Craven
About Jasmine Mc Craven
Jasmine Mc Craven is a Digital Desk Reporter at The Daily Memphian and Head of AR at Power Entertainment. She also produces and hosts a podcast and curates playlists on Spotify and Apple Music.
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Digital Desk Reporter
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Jasmine Mc Craven has been working as a digital desk reporter at The Daily Memphian since 2021, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. As the Head of AR at Power Entertainment, she has been in a leadership position since 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. Additionally, she is the podcast producer and host for 'For The Record with Jazzy Lo,' based in Memphis. Jasmine also serves as an on-air personality for WYXR, beginning her stint in 2020.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current roles, Jasmine worked at Accredo - An Express Scripts Company as a Billing and Reimbursement Specialist II from 2019 to 2021. She also served as a Production Assistant at WHBQ FOX13 Memphis from 2018 to 2019. Earlier in her career, she was a Child Enrichment Instructor at Toyland Day Care Center for 7 months in 2017 and a Radio Host at WMTS Murfreesboro 88.3 between 2016 and 2018. Additionally, she held a position as a Customer Service Representative at The Home Depot for 3 years starting in 2016 and worked as a Social Media Manager and News Correspondent at Underground Trap from 2015 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Jasmine Mc Craven completed her Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism at Middle Tennessee State University from 2014 to 2017. Her academic background provides a solid foundation for her various roles in media and journalism.
Notable Interviews and Coverage
During her tenure at WMTS 88.3 Murfreesboro, Jasmine interviewed Grammy award-winning producer Tay Keith. She has also interviewed artists such as NLE Choppa, GloRilla, Premo Rice, and 'F.N.F.' producer HitKidd. Her reporting portfolio includes coverage of significant stories like the death of Memphis rapper Young Dolph, the Eliza Fletcher case, as well as community and public safety events including incidents at the Memphis Botanic Garden and mass car break-ins in Memphis.
Playlist Curation and Podcast Production
As a freelance Playlist Curator since 2018, Jasmine has curated over 50 playlists on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, spanning genres such as Reggae, Soul, Classic Jazz, and Old School R&B. She also produces and hosts the podcast 'For The Record with Jazzy Lo,' which delves into controversial Hip Hop topics and features interviews with renowned artists.