Shaquil Manigault

As a Communications Strategist at Chartwell Agency, Shaquil Manigault plays an instrumental role in working with clients across a wide range of disciplines to bolster relationships and create initiatives that align with client goals. He leads client relationships, is responsible for managing deliverables and deadlines, and assists in content creation, securing public relations opportunities, and directing social media initiatives.

Manigault has nearly 10 years of experience in radio, print and broadcast journalism and has seen firsthand the effectiveness of strong storytelling and its impact on audiences. His journalism background allows him to create effective messaging through various mediums that not only align with client objectives but also engage their customers or audiences.

Prior to joining Chartwell, he was the assistant news director and content manager at 13 WREX in Rockford, IL, where he was responsible for overseeing the creation and distribution of all content across broadcast platforms; managing news, sports, and weather departments; developing daily and long-range reporter stories and working with the station’s sales and creative services departments at the NBC affiliate. During his tenure, the station won multiple awards including the 2022 Silver Dome Awards and was named a finalist in 2023. Manigault also worked as a general assignment reporter for the Rockford Register Star.

He is a graduate of Rock Valley College and Northern Illinois University. He also has been a member of the National Association of Black Journalist since 2016.